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A group of people posing in front of a historic mosque with multiple domes and minarets. 1
A historical building with large columns and a pool area. 2
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A mosaic with three figures, one central and two flanking, each holding a book. 4
A domed interior with intricate Islamic calligraphy and geometric patterns. 5
By Aussie Tours Travel Agency

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €15 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Discover the history of the Hagia Sophia
    • Admire the stunning architecture of the Blue Mosque
    • Learn about the history of the Basilica Cistern
    • See the stunning blue tiles that give the Blue Mosque its name

Activity location

    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Cankurtaran, Mimar Mehmetağa Cd. No:15, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | We meet with our guests in front of VIERI JEWELLERY at Sultanahmet. Our guide will hold a MANOLYA TOURS flag or umbrella at the meeting point.
    • Cankurtaran, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Istanbul: Private Hagia Sophia Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

This is a private tour and does not include tickets. Tickets are charged separately.

Language options: English
Price details
€54.69 x 2 Travellers€109.38
Total
Price is €109.38

Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Hagia Sophia tickets (€30 per person) and Basilica Cistern tickets (€40 per person) are not included.

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:30
Price details
€15.31 x 2 Adults€30.62
Total
Price is €30.62

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English-speaking tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Blue Mosque tour
  • Inclusions
    Hippodrome tour
  • Inclusions
    Headsets to hear the guide better
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Skip-the-line entry to the Blue Mosque
  • Exclusions
    Scarf and body cover at the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
  • Exclusions
    Tickets for Basilica Cistern(extra 40 Euro each)
  • Exclusions
    Tickets for Hagia Sophia (extra 30 euro each)
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Backpacks, Flash photography, Short skirts, Tight clothing
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Explore two of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks, the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and Hippodrome on a guided tour. Learn about the history of these two religious sites and their significance to the city.

    Meet your guide and head to the Hagia Sophia, originally built as a cathedral by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in 537 AD. Learn about its history and how it was converted into a mosque in 1453 after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople.

    Hear how it became a museum in 1935 under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's reforms, before being reverted to a mosque in 2020. Continue to the Blue Mosque, built between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Sultan Ahmed I.

    The Basilica Cistern, located in the historic heart of Istanbul, is one of the most impressive and atmospheric structures of the Byzantine Empire. Built in the 6th century during the reign of Emperor Justinian I, this vast underground water reservoir once supplied water to the Great Palace and surrounding buildings.

    Admire the stunning blue tiles that give the mosque its name. See the large central dome surrounded by smaller domes and six minarets. Learn about the mosque's history and how it is still an active mosque today.

Location

Activity location

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    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Cankurtaran, Mimar Mehmetağa Cd. No:15, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | We meet with our guests in front of VIERI JEWELLERY at Sultanahmet. Our guide will hold a MANOLYA TOURS flag or umbrella at the meeting point.
    • Cankurtaran, İstanbul, Türkiye