Istanbul Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Basilica Cistern Tour, Istanbul

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Duration

3 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide
Admission to the Hagia Sophia
Admission to the Basilica Cistern
A headset to hear the guide better

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

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Reviews of our customers

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July 20, 2026
Tommy
Ireland
Excellent tour provided by Hal. Very knowledgeable and could answer every question
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Francisco Santos
Mafra, Portugal
I recomend ….. such a fantástic experience !!!!
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August 20, 2023
Anonymous
Mannheim, Germany
Very nice walking tour in a small group to see the major highlights in one day. Our guide Emrullah did a super job in sharing so many interesting stor...
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July 14, 2024
Maria Rosa
Gondomar, Spain
The phenomenal guide, very pleasant and informative. He provided us with a lot of very interesting historical information.
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On this tour of the mosques and palaces of Istanbul, we'll discover the masterpieces of Ottoman architecture and see emblematic buildings such as the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace!

Tour Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet at Roots And Roasted Café to kick off our tour of the mosques and palaces of Istanbul. We'll discover all the secrets of Ottoman architecture and the city's most representative buildings!

The first stop of the tour will be the Sultan Ahmed Mosque more commonly known as the Blue Mosque. Did you know its name is due to the beautiful mosaics of this color that decorate its structure?

Then, we'll stroll around the Sultanahmet District to learn about its history. As we stroll through the neighborhood, we'll come to see the iconic Hagia Sophia. Since its construction in the 6th century, this temple has passed through both Christian and Muslim hands, being used as a basilica, Orthodox church, and mosque.

Today, Hagia Sophia is a veritable museum of the confluence of religions that have coexisted for centuries in Turkey and whose beauty amazes any visitor. We'll admire the amazing interior architecture of the Hagia Sophia, with its imposing central dome. From the exterior, you'll also see the semi-domes and impressive minarets.

Leaving this sacred icon behind, you'll enjoy 30 minutes of free time to enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant.

Next, we'll enter the Cistern Basilica. Fun fact: it's affectionately known as the Submerged Palace.

Finally, after a total of 3.5 hours, the tour of Istanbul's mosques and palaces will come to an end in the Sultanahmet District. Görüşürüz!

Tour Details

Leaving this sacred icon behind, you'll enjoy 30 minutes of free time to enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant.

Next, we'll enter the Cistern Basilica. Fun fact: it's affectionately known as the Submerged Palace.

Finally, after a total of 3.5 hours, the tour of Istanbul's mosques and palaces will come to an end in the Sultanahmet District. Görüşürüz!

Istanbul Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Basilica Cistern Tour