Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, & Basilica Cistern Tour

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Starts
Istanbul
Duration
3 Hrs. 30 Min.
Languages
English
Admission
Printed voucher

Description

Discover Istanbul’s rich history as you journey through its legendary Old City on a guided tour of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern. Meet your expert English-speaking guide in Sultanahmet and set off for a seamless sightseeing experience in Turkey’s most iconic city.

Step inside the breathtaking Blue Mosque, famous for its stunning blue Iznik tiles and grand architecture. As you explore, your guide will share stories of Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, as well as insights into Islamic traditions and Istanbul’s vibrant past.

Next, descend beneath the city streets to the mysterious Basilica Cistern. Enjoy skip-the-line entry and marvel at the ancient columns and the enigmatic Medusa heads, learning about the cistern’s role in Istanbul’s history and its connections to Greek mythology.

Stroll through the heart of the Old City, passing treasures like the Million Stone and the Hippodrome, once Constantinople’s bustling social center. Admire the exterior of the Hagia Sophia as your guide reveals the secrets of this 2,000-year-old architectural wonder.

Conclude your tour with skip-the-line tickets and an audio guide for Hagia Sophia, allowing you to explore its awe-inspiring interior and upper gallery at your own pace. Secure your spot now and experience Istanbul’s most captivating landmarks with ease.

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Included

English-speaking guide
Blue Mosque tour
Basilica Cistern skip-the-line entry ticket
Basilica Cistern tour
Old City highlights tour
Hagia Sophia skip-the-line ticket
Hagia Sophia audio guide

Destinations

Touristic sightseeing ships in Golden Horn bay of Istanbul and mosque with Sultanahmet district against blue sky and clouds. Istanbul, Turkey during sunny summer day.Istanbul

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Attractions

Basilica Cistern ancient Byzantine subterranean cistern in Istanbul.Basilica Cistern

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Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, & Basilica Cistern Tour

Good to know

Non-English speaking visitors can choose to receive their tickets separetely along with an audio guide in the language they prefer, rather than joining the group for a guided tour in English. 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 This Hagia Sophia ticket gives you access to the Visiting Area and Upper Gallery, not the prayer area Men and women must cover their knees. If you wear shorts, you can buy a body cover for 100 TRY Due do maintance work the Basilica Cistern will be closed at the 29th, 30th and 31st July. Instead of the Basilica Cistern you will visit the Theodosius Cistern.

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