Go on an expedition and see Istanbul's most iconic landmarks on this cost-effective combo tour. Explore the Blue Mosque, learn about the Hagia Sophia and discover the mysterious Basilica Cistern.
- Journey back in time as you discover three of the cities' most famous & must-see landmarks
- Enjoy fast-track entry into Basilica Cistern and explore the cistern and Medusa head the easy way
- Skip the ticket lines at Hagia Sophia and learn about the fascinating history
- Discover the heritage of the great Ottoman Empire and Istanbul’s spiritual side at the amazing Blue Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- English-speaking tour guide
- Blue Mosque tour
- Basilica Cistern tour & skip the line ticket
- Old City highlights tour
- Hagia Sophia tour & skip the line ticket
- Audio guide in various languages
- Skip-the-line entry to the Blue Mosque
- Scarf and body cover at the Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia (available for purchase onsite)
Since guides are currently not allowed inside the Hagia Sophia, you will learn the history from your expert guide from outside. Afterwards, you can head inside with the ticket, and discover the landmark on your own pace with the included audio guide app.
The included tickets allow you to skip the ticket line of both Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern, but it is not possible to skip the security line. The security line at Hagia Sophia can take up to 60 minutes in high season. The security check at Basilica Cistern can take up to 30 minutes.
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. 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.
What to bring
- Headscarf for the Mosques
Not allowed
- Short skirts & shorts
Know before you go
- There is a mandatory security queue, and it is not skippable. In high season security check can take up to 60 minutes at Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia
- Women must cover their hair and shoulders. Scarves are available for 100 TRY.
- Men & women must cover their knees. If you wear shorts, you can buy a bodycover for 100 TRY.
- 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.
- Non-refundable
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Meet your guide in the heart of the Old City and enjoy stress-free sightseeing with this guided combination tour of three of Istanbul's must-see landmarks. Skip the long lines at the Basilica Cistern, and learn about the fascinating history of the Byzantine heritage, Ottoman Empire, at the Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia.
Journey back in time in the courtyards of the Blue Mosque. Then, step inside and admire the architecture and the famous blue Iznik tiles. As you explore, learn about Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, Islam, and Istanbul's rich history from your guide.
At the Basilica Cistern, skip the long ticket lines with your guide and discover what lies beneath the streets of Istanbul. Wander through the ancient water cistern and admire the architecture and Medusa heads from Greek mythology.
Together with your guide, discover the treasure trove of Istanbul's Old City. Have a closer look at the Million Stone and the Hippodrome - a circus that was the sporting and social center of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. Admire the exterior of the Hagia Sophia and learn fascinating facts about the 2,000-year-old landmark from your guide. Before the tour ends, your guide will help you with the included audio guide and give you the skip the line tickets to Hagia Sophia, so you can tour the inside of the world-famous structure on your own pace.