Highlights
- Two of the most important mosques in the world- Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque
- Explore the history with your expert tour guide
- Skip the line and start exploring
Description
Uncover the beating heart of Istanbul on a guided journey through the historic Sultanahmet Square, where the greatest architectural masterpieces of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires stand face-to-face.
This immersive tour bridges centuries of faith, art, and power, offering an unforgettable look at the two structures that define the city's legendary skyline.
Hagia Sophia: Step into a monument that has redefined the boundaries of architecture for nearly 1,500 years. Originally built as a cathedral in 537 AD by Emperor Justinian, it later became an Ottoman mosque and stands today as a profound symbol of coexistence.
Blue Mosque: Cross the square to the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, universally known as the Blue Mosque. Built to rival the grandeur of Hagia Sophia, it remains a fully active place of worship and a pinnacle of classical Ottoman design.
Includes
Skip the line ticket for Hagia Sophia
Expert English speaking tour guide
Headphones will be provided for you to hear your tour guide clearly.
Hagia Sophia tour will last 60 minutes.
Blue mosque tour will last 60 minutes.
Excludes
Security check cannot be bypassed.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund