Highlights
- Visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern with a guide.
- Skip ticket purchase lines at Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern.
- Discover Byzantine and Ottoman history in Istanbul's Old City.
Description
Meet your expert guide in Sultanahmet and begin your journey at the magnificent Blue Mosque, one of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks. Admire its elegant domes, six minarets, and beautiful blue İznik tiles while learning about its history, architecture, and importance as an active place of worship.
Continue to the legendary Hagia Sophia, where your guide will share the remarkable story of this architectural masterpiece that has served as both a Byzantine cathedral and an Ottoman mosque. With your pre-reserved admission ticket, you will skip the ticket purchase line (security screening is mandatory for all visitors).
Your final stop is the fascinating Basilica Cistern, the largest underground water reservoir from the Byzantine era. Skip the ticket purchase line and descend beneath the city to explore its impressive marble columns, atmospheric lighting, and the famous Medusa head columns while discovering the secrets of ancient Constantinople.
Throughout the tour, your guide will bring Istanbul's rich history to life with captivating stories, historical insights, and local recommendations, while allowing plenty of time to take memorable photos at each landmark.
Includes
English-speaking licensed guide
Hagia Sophia pre-reserved entry ticket
Hagia Sophia audio guide
Basilica Cistern pre-reserved entry ticket
Guided visit to the Basilica Cistern
Guided walking tour of Istanbul's Old City
Guided visit to the Blue Mosque
Excludes
Headscarf and body covering for the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia (available for purchase at the entrance)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Important Information
- Important Note for Friday Tours: Due to Friday prayers, the Blue Mosque is closed to visitors until 2:00 PM. Guests who join the 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM tour will first visit Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern. Afterward, you will have free time in the Sultanahmet area. Please return to the original meeting point at 2:00 PM to meet your guide and continue the tour with the visit to the Blue Mosque.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
