Skip-the-Line Istanbul Pass – Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Cistern

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 5 more

Unlike standard city tours, this experience gives you skip-the-line access and includes both tickets and professional guiding service. You’ll step inside Istanbul’s three most iconic landmarks the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern ,while learning their hidden stories from a licensed local guide. With small groups and personalized attention, you’ll enjoy a deeper cultural experience that goes beyond just sightseeing.

Know before you go:
-The included tickets allow you to skip the ticket line of both, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern, but it is not possible to skip the security line. The security line at Hagia Sophia can take up to 60 minutes in high season. The security check at Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern can take up to 30 minutes
-This Hagia Sophia ticket gives you access to the Visiting Area and Upper Gallery, not the prayer area
-Men and women must cover their knees. If you wear shorts, you can buy a body cover for 100 TRY

What's Included

Hagia Sophia skip-the-line ticket
Basilica Cistern skip-the-line entry ticket
Basilica Cistern tour
English-speaking guide
Old City highlights tour
Hagia Sophia audio guide
Scarf and body cover at the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
At Meydanı Caddesi

Our meeting point is below the trees across from Design Café and the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum at the Hippodrome in Sultanahmet. You can view the location on Google Maps using this link. https://maps.app.goo.gl/P6mCcvd2SYJ3mdEL8

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Blue Mosque

    The Blue Mosque, built in the 17th century, is one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks. Famous for its six minarets and thousands of dazzling blue Iznik tiles, it remains an active place of worship and a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Basilica Cistern

    Hidden beneath Istanbul’s streets, the Basilica Cistern is a magical underground reservoir built in the 6th century. With its forest of marble columns and the mysterious Medusa heads, it offers a truly atmospheric journey into the city’s past.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Ayasofya Camii

    A wonder of world heritage, Hagia Sophia has served as a church, mosque, and museum over 1,500 years. Today, it impresses visitors with its massive dome, intricate mosaics, and rich blend of Byzantine and Ottoman history.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Hippodrome

    explore Istanbul's Old City, seeing treasures such as the Million Stone and the Hippodrome, a circus that once served as the social and sporting center of Constantinople. Admire the exterior of the Hagia Sophia and gain fascinating insights into this 2,000-year-old landmark.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Ekubo Globetrek Travel Agency

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Half-day Tours
Audio Guides
Architecture Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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