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

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

Turkey-Istanbul
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  • Travel through time as you uncover the secrets of Istanbul's great landmarks
  • Delve into the history of the city's heritage and Islam at the Blue Mosque
  • Enjoy fast-track entry into the Basilica Cistern and face the Medusa heads
  • Explore the Hagia Sophia at your own pace with an informative audio guide
  • Be in awe of architectural feats that reflect the ever changing pace of Istanbul
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Sightseeing Tours

Tour TypeShared tour
Transportation methodGet there on your own
Tour typesGuided tour, Audio guide
Meal arrangementArrange yourself
Sightseeing typeCity walking tour, Historic site tour
TransportWalking

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Meet your guide in the heart of the Old City for a stress-free sightseeing experience on this tour of 3 of Istanbul's most emblematic landmarks.

Step inside the Blue Mosque to admire its architecture and renowned blue Iznik tiles while learning about Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, Islam, and Istanbul's rich history.

Next, at the Basilica Cistern, skip the ticket lines and uncover the subterranean marvels beneath Istanbul's streets. Wander through the ancient water cistern, checking out its architecture and the Medusa heads from Greek mythology.
** Urgent Information – Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern may undergo renovations after April 24. In such a case, your guided visit will be conducted at either the Theodosius Cistern or the 1001 Columns Cistern.

Then explore Istanbul's Old City, seeing treasures such as the Million Stone and the Hippodrome, a circus that once served as the social and sporting center of Constantinople. Admire the exterior of the Hagia Sophia and gain fascinating insights into this 2,000-year-old landmark.

Before concluding the tour, your guide will provide you with skip-the-line tickets and an audio guide for Hagia Sophia, allowing you to explore the interior of this world-famous structure at your own pace.

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Reminders

  • What To Bring: Scarf

  • What To Bring: Headscarf

  • Not Allowed: Shorts

  • Not Allowed: Short skirts

  • Not Allowed: Sleeveless shirts

  • Know Before You Go: 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.

  • Know Before You Go: 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

  • Know Before You Go: This Hagia Sophia ticket gives you access to the Visiting Area and Upper Gallery, not the prayer area

  • Know Before You Go: Men and women must cover their knees. If you wear shorts, you can buy a body cover for 100 TRY

  • Know Before You Go: Urgent Information – Basilica Cistern

  • Know Before You Go: The Basilica Cistern may undergo renovations after April 28. In such a case, your guided visit will be conducted at either the Theodosius Cistern or the 1001 Columns Cistern.

  • Know Before You Go: - No wheelchair & stroller accessible.

  • Know Before You Go: - Reservation work is ongoing inside and outside Hagia Sophia.

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