Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque Guided Tour
- 1–3.2 hours
- Skip the line
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- 60 minute Blue Mosque tour
- Professional licensed tour guide
- 60 minute Hagia Sophia tour
- Headsets to hear the guide better
- After all tours, enjoy free time to keep on exploring on your own pace and capture amazing pictures
- Skip the line tickets
What's not
- Transportation
Itinerary
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.
Explore the iconic Blue Mosque with a professional guide and learn about its stunning Iznik tiles, impressive domes, and the history behind one of Istanbul’s most famous landmarks.
Walk through historic Sultanahmet Square with your guide and discover the stories behind its ancient monuments, once the social and political center of Byzantine and Ottoman Istanbul.
Join a guided visit to Hagia Sophia and uncover the fascinating history of this architectural masterpiece, famous for its massive dome, mosaics, and its transformation through centuries.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Travelgroup
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is 65% below the median of the 3649 experiences we list in Istanbul.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2279 of 3649.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Istanbul
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, busy bazaars and ferries crossing between continents.
The historic peninsula holds the greatest landmarks. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome face each other in Sultanahmet, the Basilica Cistern lies beneath the streets, and Topkapı Palace spreads across the hill above the Golden Horn. A short walk away, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar have traded for centuries, and Süleymaniye Mosque, built by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, crowns one of the city's seven hills.
Top-ranked sights in Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).
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