Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Basilica Cistern tour

4.8
(68 reviews)
Istanbul, Turkey

2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Don't spend your limited time in Istanbul standing in 2-hour ticket booth queues. Join our professional, budget-friendly small group tour and gain direct access to the city’s most breathtaking sites. We’ve designed this tour to be the perfect balance of efficiency, affordability, and deep historical insight.

What Makes This Tour the Best Choice?

Skip-the-Ticket-Lines: I personally pre-purchase your museum tickets before we meet. While other tourists are still waiting to buy tickets, we will be heading straight to the entrance gate.

Complete Interior Visits: We don't just look from the outside. We go INSIDE the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Basilica Cistern to experience their full glory.

Budget-Friendly & Honest: By paying for your entrance fees in cash on the day of the tour, you avoid the high commissions charged by online platforms. You get the professional experience at a local price.

What's Included

Guiding
Entrance Tickets for Basilica Cistern(cash)
Gratitutes for tour guides
Hagia Sophia Entrance Tickets(cash)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant

Pudding shop is located very close to Sultanahmet tramstop.It will take just 45 seconds to arrive our meeting.Number of restaurant is 6

End point
Basilica Cistern

We are going to finish tour in Basilica Cistern

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    We will visit most important monument in the city.Built by Emperor Justinian between 532-537 ad.It was the biggest churh when it was built

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Basilica Cistern

    The Basilica Cistern, or Cisterna Basilica, is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul.

    35 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Blue Mosque

    you'll visit the Blue Mosque, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Admire the exquisite blue Iznik tiles that lend the mosque its name, and learn about the harmonious blend of cultures and religions that has shaped this enduring symbol of Istanbul.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by New Istanbul Tours

Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Excellent Quality
Additional fees
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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