Istanbul Small Group Tour: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Cistern

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1 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the heart of old Istanbul on a small-group walking tour in Sultanahmet with a professional English-speaking guide. Choose between two options: a 3-hour guided tour with Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern entry tickets, or a 1-hour guided Blue Mosque and Hippodrome walk without tickets. In groups of up to 16 with headsets, step inside the Blue Mosque, see the Egyptian Obelisk and Serpent Column at the ancient Hippodrome, and learn the history, legends and architectural secrets of the city.

What's Included

Professional English-speaking tour guide
Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern tickets (ticket option only)
Small-group walking tour (max. 16 travelers) with headsets
Hotel Pickup and Drop Off
Entry tickets in the Guided Tour Only option
All Personal Expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your private guide at this convenient Old City location before starting your walking journey.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hippodrome

    View the ancient Hippodrome square from outside, once the heart of Byzantine Constantinople. See the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column and German Fountain as your guide tells their stories.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Blue Mosque

    Step inside the Blue Mosque with your guide to admire its six minarets and thousands of handmade blue Iznik tiles. During prayer times the guide explains it from the courtyard.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Discover the masterpiece that served as Byzantine cathedral and Ottoman mosque. Your guide explains its giant dome, mosaics and history. Entry ticket only in the ticket-included option.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Basilica Cistern

    Descend into Istanbul's largest ancient underground cistern. Walk the lit pathways among 336 marble columns and see the Medusa heads. Entry ticket only in the ticket-included option.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
City Tours
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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