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Don’t miss Istanbul’s top sights in just 4 hours! Visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern with a guide, and upgrade to include entry to the spectacular Topkapi Palace.

Highlights

• Explore Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area with a professional guide
• Step inside the Blue Mosque and admire its stunning İznik tiles
• Discover the rich history of Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Marvel at the Basilica Cistern’s columns, waters, and Medusa heads
• Choose options: guided-only, with entry tickets, or including Topkapi Palace

Description

Explore the very heart of Istanbul with this 4-hour premium small-group guided tour. Perfect for travelers with limited time, this experience takes you through the city’s most iconic landmarks, all within walking distance of each other in the historic Sultanahmet district. Begin at the Blue Mosque, one of the most celebrated masterpieces of Ottoman architecture. Step inside to admire the striking İznik tiles, soaring domes, and elegant minarets as your guide explains the mosque’s cultural and religious significance. Next, visit the legendary Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has stood for nearly 1,500 years. Learn how this breathtaking building transitioned from church to mosque to museum and back to mosque again, while admiring its magnificent mosaics and colossal dome. Continue your journey underground to the Basilica Cistern, one of Istanbul’s most atmospheric sites. Marvel at the forest of marble columns, shimmering reflections, and the mysterious Medusa heads, all brought to life by your guide’s storytelling. For those who wish to see even more, there is also an optional upgrade to include Topkapi Palace entry. The former residence of the Ottoman sultans, this opulent palace is home to imperial treasures, ornate courtyards, and spectacular views over the Bosphorus. Whether you choose the guided-only option or include entry tickets, this tour offers a flexible and immersive way to experience Istanbul’s must-see sights in a short time.

Includes

Licensed English-speaking tour guide 1-hour Blue Mosque tour 1-hour Hagia Sophia tour 1-hour Basilica Cistern tour 1-hour Topkapi Palace & Harem tour (if option selected) Skip-the-line entry tickets for Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and Topkapi Palace (if option selected)

Important Information

• Security & Waiting Lines: All attractions have airport-style security checks, which may take up to 45 minutes during busy periods. Please allow extra time for entry. Tickets: If you have not selected the “included tickets” option, you must purchase the entry tickets on-site. Hagia Sophia 30€, Basilica Cistern 30€, Topkapi Palace 50€. Please bring cash in USD, EUR or TL. Entry inside Blue Mosque is free. Dress Code: To enter the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, women must cover hair, shoulders, and knees, and men must cover shoulders and knees. Scarves (€1) and body covers (€3) are available at the entrance if needed.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund