Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, & Basilica Cistern Tour
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₹ 8,792 per adult
4.4 (462 Reviews)
Starting From
₹ 8,792 per adult
Discover Istanbul's most iconic landmarks on a tour of the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern. Benefit from skip-the-line access and uncover their histories with your guide.
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Duration 1.0 day
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English
Itinerary
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. 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.
Highlights
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
Know before you go
Guides are currently not allowed inside the Hagia Sophia, you will learn the history from your guide from outside. Afterward, you can head inside with the ticket and included audio guide app 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 This Hagia Sophia ticket gives you access to the Visiting Area and Upper Gallery, not the prayer area Men and women must cover their knees. If you wear shorts, you can buy a body cover for 100 TRY Due do maintance work the Basilica Cistern will be closed at the 29th, 30th and 31st July. Instead of the Basilica Cistern you will visit the Theodosius Cistern.
Includes
English-speaking guide Blue Mosque tour Basilica Cistern skip-the-line entry ticket Basilica Cistern tour Old City highlights tour Hagia Sophia skip-the-line ticket Hagia Sophia audio guide
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