Istanbul: Basilica Cistern & Hagia Sophia Combo Ticket
ID: GYG431522-780276
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Country: Turkey
Description
Explore two of Istanbul's must-see sights and let a local guide lead you through the fast-track line to Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. Enjoy an introductory tour of both sites with a combo ticket.
See two of Istanbul's most famous sites with this combo ticket and enjoy a guided tour of the Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sofia. Enjoy a guided tour inside both sites and save valuable time to see more of the city. Experience the freedom to visit both sites in one day or over two days.
Skip the line at the Basilica Cistern and meet your guide at the entrance and avoid waiting in two lines to gain entry. Descend into the mysterious sixth-century water reservoir, and see a new side of Istanbul that you haven't seen before.
Enjoy a 30-minute orientation tour of the museum, and then enjoy free time to stay as long as you like to explore the museum and learn more about the Cistern's history in Istanbul.
Meet your guide for the Hagia Sofia at specific times in front of the world-famous structure. Enter with your knowledgeable guide and listen as they give a 30-minute tour of the museum before taking your time exploring the rest of the museum.
Discover the UNESCO heritage site at your own pace and enjoy an included audio app with more information about the site.
Highlights
- Benefit from skip-the-ticket-line entry at Basilica Cistern with a combo ticket
- Be transported back to the Byzantine time while exploring relics from the past
- Tour two of Istanbul's can't miss sites with your knowledgeable local guides
- Listen to the fascinating past of Hagia Sophia while admiring the interior
- Explore the Basilica Cistern and descend into a part of Istanbul's historic past
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For Hagia Sophia: Women are required to cover their knees, shoulders, and chest
Hair should be partially covered with a scarf
Men are required to cover their knees and shoulders
If you do not have a scarf or body cover, you can buy clothes and scarves at the entrance
Scarf is 1€ body cover is 3€
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must bring your own headphones
Meet across the entrance of Hagia Sophia, next to Hürrem Sultan Hamam. It is located below the trees, next to the newspaper kiosk. Your Istanbul Welcome Card guide will be having a red flag.
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.
