Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & opt. Cistern Tour

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Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & opt. Cistern Tour
Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Cistern on a 3-hour guided tour. Explore in small groups with skip the line tickets included. Learn about Istanbul’s rich Ottoman and Byzantine history.
Free cancellation

What's included

  • Priority admission tickets to Basilica Cistern (if option is selected)
  • Small-group tour for a more personal experience
  • Professional licensed tour guide
  • 3 hrs guided tour of Istanbul's most iconic sites
  • Priority admission tickets to Hagia Sophia

What's not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

  1. The German Fountain in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Square is a neo-Byzantine style monument, gifted by Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1901, famed for its golden mosaic dome. (10 min)
  2. Sultanahmet Square is the historic heart of Istanbul, once the Hippodrome of Constantinople, today home to iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the German Fountain. (20 min)
  3. The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) is Istanbul’s most famous mosque, built in the 17th century. It’s renowned for its six minarets, grand dome, and stunning blue İznik tiles. (30 min)
  4. Hagia Sophia is Istanbul’s most iconic monument, originally built as a Byzantine cathedral in 537. It later became an Ottoman mosque, then a museum, and is today a functioning mosque, admired for its massive dome and stunning mosaics. (1h 0min) Admission included
  5. The Basilica Cistern is an underground wonder in Istanbul, built in the 6th century to store water for the Byzantine Empire. It’s famous for its forest of marble columns, atmospheric lighting, and the mysterious Medusa head bases. (50 min)

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
Please meet at the German Foutnain, Our guide will hold a sign of Tourmania.
End point
Please meet at the German Foutnain, Our guide will hold a sign of Tourmania.

Practical information

Operated by
Tourmania
Max group size
15 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
en
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

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

Important notes

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A headscarf is required for women when visiting the Hagia Sophia Mosque.
  • The Blue Mosque is an active place of worship; visitors may need to wait outside during prayer times.
  • Please arrive at the meeting point on time. If you are more than 5 minutes late, the guide will not be able to wait. For the sake of the tour’s atmosphere and flow, we cannot allow late arrivals to join once the tour has started.
  • Please be aware that once the tour begins, the guide will be fully focused on leading the group and cannot answer phone calls or assist latecomers.
  • Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you on the tour!

Frequently asked questions

The tour runs for around 3 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.

What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.

We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.