Private Tour
Half Day Hagia Sophia And Blue Mosque Private Tour
Overview
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Welcome to an unforgettable journey through Istanbul’s most iconic and historically rich landmarks. This guided tour focuses on exploring and understanding the city's top sights, including:
Hagia Sophia
The Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
A Hidden, Lesser-Known Underground Cistern located beneath a local jewelry and rug shop
Accompanied by a professional, licensed tour guide, you'll not only skip the long lines at museums but also hear the fascinating stories, legends, and historical context that make these monuments truly come alive.
Please note: While licensed guides can help bypass queues at museums, no one is allowed to skip the line at mosques.
What truly makes these sites special is not just their architecture, but the rich history and stories,they hold — and that's exactly what your experienced guide will bring to life for you.
Discover and enjoy Istanbul!with the insight and knowledge of an Official Licensed Guide. Let history inspire and entertain you on this memorable experience.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
The Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya, Santa Sofia) Built in 6th century by Emperor Justinian. It plays a very important role in Christian and Islamic World. After the Ottoman conquest the bells, altar, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and many mosaics were covered to convert church into a mosque. The cost of admission fee is 30/35€ per person. not included in the price. You can either purchase it on site or order your guide purchase it on advance.
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque: Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I of the Ottoman Empire. Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture, with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale. Very intresting fact that locals never calls Blue Mosque, we as locals call it Sultan Ahmet Mosque (Camii). There is a lot of intresting information that i would be sharing with you about this beautiful mosque.
What‘s Included
Guide Meet up at requested adress
Public transportation
Private Guide Service
Hidden Naklibent Cistern
Gratuities
Hagia Sopia Ticket €30 per person
Pickup points
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
CIragan Caddesi No. 28 Besiktas Turkiye
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Ciragan Caddesi 32 Istanbul Turkiye
Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus
Saray Cd No: 5, Cihannuma Mah Istanbul Turkiye
Options
Half Day Hagia Sophia And Blue Mosque Private Tour
Pickup included
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Private Half Day Istanbul Tour: Enjoy skip-the-line access and expert guidance as you explore Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Ba Duration: 4 hours Vip car Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Aydin was a very friendly, and knowledgeable guide. My experience was enhanced significantly because of his expertise.
H8270DJthomasf,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour. Aydin is an excellent guide – he really knows his stuff.
Great tour guide
tahsink2024,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing guided tour in Istanbul. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and very well organized. He explained the history in a clear and engaging way and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the day. The pace was perfect, and we never felt rushed. Visiting places like Hagia Sophia and the Old City with a licensed guide truly made a big difference. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Istanbul.
Very helpful
Explore07726496759,Dec 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent driver . Very helpful and friendly he give us more beautiful travel experience and he saw us saw us different beautiful place
Well organized tour and with amazing staff
alihH8115QB,Jun 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We only had a few hours in İstanbul, we disembarked from Galata Port, and we picked as we planned with Mr.Aydin, he is informed us via WhatsApp and gave clear instructions. It was very smooth and a very nice driver had picked up us! Took us to where our guide Aydın was waiting for us, and he already took care tickets and cut the long lines of museums. He was such a great guide and with amazing humor! He is an informative guide and knowledgeable guide as well. Way cheaper than the Cruise Ships tours
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