Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & opt. Cistern Tour

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| Istanbul, Turkey

Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

3 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Small-group tour for a more personal experience
Professional licensed tour guide
Priority admission tickets to the Cistern (if option is selected)
3 hrs guided tour of Istanbul's most iconic sites
Priority admission tickets to Hagia Sophia

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A headscarf is required for women when visiting the Hagia Sophia Mosque.
The Blue Mosque is an active place of worship; visitors may need to wait outside during prayer times.
Please arrive at the meeting point on time. If you are more than 5 minutes late, the guide will not be able to wait. For the sake of the tour’s atmosphere and flow, we cannot allow late arrivals to join once the tour has started.
Please be aware that once the tour begins, the guide will be fully focused on leading the group and cannot answer phone calls or assist latecomers.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you on the tour!

Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Cistern on a 3-hour guided tour. Explore in small groups with skip the line tickets included. Learn about Istanbul’s rich Ottoman and Byzantine history.

Duration 3 Hours
Group Tour
Max 15 people in the group

1
German Fountain
The German Fountain in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Square is a neo-Byzantine style monument, gifted by Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1901, famed for its golden mosaic dome.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
Sultanahmet Square
Sultanahmet Square is the historic heart of Istanbul, once the Hippodrome of Constantinople, today home to iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the German Fountain.
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) is Istanbul’s most famous mosque, built in the 17th century. It’s renowned for its six minarets, grand dome, and stunning blue İznik tiles.

Duration 30 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Hagia Sophia is Istanbul’s most iconic monument, originally built as a Byzantine cathedral in 537. It later became an Ottoman mosque, then a museum, and is today a functioning mosque, admired for its massive dome and stunning mosaics.

Duration 1 Hour•
Admission Ticket Included

Basilica Cistern

The Basilica Cistern is an underground wonder in Istanbul, built in the 6th century to store water for the Byzantine Empire. It’s famous for its forest of marble columns, atmospheric lighting, and the mysterious Medusa head bases.

No Admission Ticket Required•
Drive-By Only

Piyer Loti Caddesi

Step beneath Istanbul's streets and discover the ancient Cistern of Theodosius, a hidden Byzantine masterpiece brought to life through immersive lighting and history.