Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque Tour + Optional Basilica Cistern Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque Tour Excluding Entry Tickets
ID: GYG210723-797756
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover Istanbul’s wonders on a guided tour of Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque. Upgrade your journey with the mystical Basilica Cistern for an unforgettable cultural experience.
Embark on a journey through the heart of Istanbul with a guided tour of the legendary Hagia Sophia and the majestic Blue Mosque. Your expert guide will bring centuries of history to life, sharing captivating stories of empires, sultans, and faiths that shaped the city.
Admire stunning domes, mosaics, and minarets while uncovering hidden details many visitors miss.
For an even richer experience, upgrade your adventure with entry to the mystical Basilica Cistern—an underground wonder filled with ancient columns and the famous Medusa heads.
Perfect for culture seekers and curious explorers, this tour combines unbeatable value with unforgettable memories in one of the world’s most fascinating destinations.
Highlights
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque
- Upgrade with the mystical Basilica Cistern
- Expert local expert guide brings history to life
- Hear captivating stories of empires & sultans
- Create unforgettable memories in Istanbul’s heart
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dress Code:
At the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque female visitor must cover their hair. Male & female visitors must cover their shoulders and knees.
Admission Fees:
All tickets are included if the option is selected.
If this option is not selected can pay the entry fees at the guide.
Entry fees are: Hagia Sophia 30€, Basilica Cistern 30€, Blue Mosque entry is free. Cash payment Only in Euro, Dollars or Turkish Lira at the meeting point.
Waiting Times:
With your guide you skip the ticket lines, but nobody can skip the security line.
Specially at Hagia Sophia the security line can take in high season up to 60 minutes.
Meet your guide in front of Dsign Café and the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, located directly on the Hippodrome, next to the Egyptian Obelisk. At the meeting point, look for the guide holding a white MegaPass flag.
INCLUDED
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Headsets to hear the guide better
- 60 minute Blue Mosque tour
- 60 minute Hagia Sophia tour
- 45 minute Basilica Cistern tour (if option selected)
- Skip the line tickets (if option is selected)
- After all tours, enjoy free time to keep on exploring on your own pace and capture amazing pictures
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
