Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Hippodrome Tour
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₹ 5,773 per adult
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Starting From
₹ 5,773 per adult
Explore two of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks on a guided tour of the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Learn about the history of these two famous buildings from your guide.
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Duration 2.0 hour
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English
Itinerary
Explore two of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks, the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, on a guided tour. Learn about the history of these two religious sites and their significance to the city. Meet your guide and head to the Hagia Sophia, originally built as a cathedral by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in 537 AD. Learn about its history and how it was converted into a mosque in 1453 after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople. Hear how it became a museum in 1935 under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's reforms, before being reverted to a mosque in 2020. Continue to the Blue Mosque, built between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Sultan Ahmed I. Admire the stunning blue tiles that give the mosque its name. See the large central dome surrounded by smaller domes and six minarets. Learn about the mosque's history and how it is still an active mosque today.
Highlights
Discover the history of the Hagia Sophia, a former cathedral and mosque
Admire the stunning architecture of the Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultanahmet Mosque
Learn about the history of the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque from your guide
See the stunning blue tiles that give the Blue Mosque its name
Explore two of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks on a guided tour
Know before you go
Dress code is modest - no shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. The Blue Mosque is closed to tourists during prayer times. During these times, visitors will be given a tour of the exterior. The Hagia Sophia is now a functioning mosque, and visitors are required to remove their shoes upon entry. Women are also required to cover their heads. Large bags or backpacks are not allowed inside the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Flash photography is not allowed inside the Hagia Sophia.
Includes
Admission to Hagia Sophia Skip the line of ticket at Hagia Sophia Professional lisenced tour guide
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