Experience Istanbul's Best SAVER Combo Tour at the most legendary locations - Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern
- Historical Significance: Learn about the Blue Mosque's rich history and its role as one of Istanbul's most iconic religious sites since the early 17th century.
- Historical Journey: Discover the rich history of Hagia Sophia, from its origins in 537 AD to its transformation into a mosque and museum, and its significance to both Christianity and Islam.
- Underground Marvel: Explore the mysterious and atmospheric subterranean world of the Basilica Cistern, with its forest of marble columns rising from the water.
Embark on a comprehensive guided tour that immerses you in the heart of Istanbul’s rich history and vibrant culture.
Begin your journey at the iconic Blue Mosque, where your expert guide will reveal its architectural splendor and historical significance. Next, stroll through the enchanting streets of the Old City, discovering hidden gems and absorbing the atmosphere of centuries past.
Pause for a delightful lunch break at a local restaurant, savoring traditional Turkish cuisine.
After lunch, descend into the mystical Basilica Cistern, exploring its underground marvels and learning about its ingenious engineering. Conclude your tour at the magnificent Hagia Sophia, where your guide will illuminate its fascinating history and artistic treasures.
This tour offers a perfect blend of guided exploration and cultural immersion, ensuring an unforgettable experience in Istanbul.
- English speaking guide
- Admission inside Blue Mosque
- Admission inside Basilica Cistern
- Admission inside Hagia Sophia
- Skip the ticket lines at Basilica and Hagia Sophia
- Audio guide for all 3 locations
- Skip the security line entry to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia
- Scarf and body cover at the Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia (available for purchase onsite)
- Lunch, food or drinks
Meet your guide in the Old City, across from the Blue Mosque, and embark on a 4-hour guided tour that includes a lunch break. If you book the afternoon session, a coffee break will be included instead.
Important Information:
The Blue Mosque has no admission charge and no ticket lines, however there is a security check line, which can take up to 30 minutes during the mid season and up to 60 minutes during the high season.
At Hagia Sophia we skip the ticket lines, but nobody can skip the security line. Security line, can take up to 30 minutes during the mid season and up to 60 minutes during the high season.
But don't worry, during your waiting time, your guide, who has very good information and great client relation skills, will entertain you with great stories, facts and useful information about Istanbul.
Know before you go inside a Mosque
- Women must cover their hair and shoulders. Please bring your own or you can buy at entrance for 3 Euro.
- Men & women must cover their knees. If you wear shorts, you can buy a bodycover for 3 Euro.
- Only Turkish citizens are allowed in the prayer area of Hagia Sophia.
- This Hagia Sophia ticket gives you access to the Visiting Area & Upper gallery, not the prayer area.
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Фотографии клиентов
Ali, our Istanbul guide for the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cisterna, was fantastic! His academic knowledge of the sites, the history of the Byzantine, Roman, Ottoman Empires, and recent history really made the tour valuable. It was expensive at over $100/Eur88 per person, but it was worthwhile in being able to go to fast track lines with entry fees already paid. His knowledge was worth the extra cost, going beyond the standard audio guide you could pick up at any site. Ali kept the group engaged AND together, even as some guests split off and returned later. He did let us know about how long we would have in each site, the approximate distances involved, the protocols to follow in the mosques, and so on.
The guide was on time and clear and reasonable in everything. We were a very heterogeneous group: in one hour he knew our names. Rich in knowledge as well and careful and polite. Very nice half-a-day!
Everything was great! Our guide was amazing!!!
Our guide was an excellent guide. We learned so much and really enjoyed our time. Highly recommend booking this tour and getting to see some of the best historical sites in Istanbul!
the tour was perfect, our guide was fantastic, very precise and detailed but also dynamic and funny. highly recommended