Guided Hagia Sofia, Blue mosque, Basilica Cistern skip lines tour
Overview
Skip the long lines to get inside the Hagia Sofia and Basilica Cistern.
Tick most of the top sites of old Istanbul off your travel bucket list with our specialized small group tour.
It is a fully-guided tour inside Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome, Gulhane park, Orient express train station and Spice bazaar.
Along the way stop to hear the stories of the
Roman Hippodrome (including
Egyptian Obelisk, and
Serpent Column German Fountain ),
Million stone,
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Entry ticket to Basilica Cistern and priority to skip line
- Entry to Blue mosque
- Entry tickets to Hagia Sofia and skip line
- Profesional licensed English speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch. Your guide will suggest you some local restaurants at the end of the tour for lunch.
- Tipping to the guide
Meeting Location
Binbirdirek
At Meydanı Caddesi, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Beyazıt
34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
This tour will end with the included lunch near the spice bazaar.
What To Expect
Blue Mosque
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hippodrome
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Grand Bazaar
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vezirhan Handmade Carpets & Klims
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Kids age 6 + will be charged as adults
- Kids 5 and lower years old free of charge and need have their ID or passport to prof their age.
- Ladies need to bring a scarf to cover their hair inside the blue mosque and Hagai Sofia
- Please wear clothes covering shoulders and knees for both women and men
- Grand bazaar is close on Sundays, it will be substitute with Spice Bazaar
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-68538P7
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