Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & opt. Basilica Cistern Tour
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Basilica 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.
Additional Info
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!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
German Fountain
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.
Sultanahmet Square
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.
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
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Tour with Basilica Cistern
This option includes the Basilica Cistern
Tour without Basilica Cistern
Reviews
230 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful, informative tour
Michael M,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were lucky to have Ece as a guide on our tour of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern. Our tour began at the German Fountain, which is a close walk from most hotels near the Historic area. She took us on a walk thru the site of the Hippodrome and shared a lot of interesting tales of the ancient times. We were allowed plenty of time to take pictures and she answered any questions that came up. We had a fantastic time and would highly recommend this tour. Thanks Ece!
Great tour
S2052TNkeving,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour experience. Emir was an amazing guide with great historical knowledge and storytelling about the city and the mosques.
Exceptional
Tracey v,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was an excellent private tour, the host was on time, he was extremely informative and we had an excellent experience. Was extraordinary experience for us as we had never entered a mosque and further to understand the information provided rattling to comparisons of basillaca versus mosques and Sophia Thank you for this tour we really entire exchanging information and experiences.
Enchanting welcome to Istanbul
kjdt7cxryp,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to tour the three sites: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and the Basilica Cistern.
We were a small group,...
Roberto B,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were a small group, everything was very good explained, guide is very experienced, no waste of time in lines.
Remarkable
Journey42273349179,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Ece did exceptionally well. She is brilliant and very insightful on both of the mosques we were given the opportunity to see and learn history from. Thank you for your time and answering all of our questions.
Ece
O5404HN,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful experience the tourguide was very helpful and said a lot and unique information about the sightseeing and we had a great time
Great tour; amazing guide
Justin C,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour. My tour guide did a phenomenal job diving into the history and culture of the experience destinations.
Highly recommended!
Roberta1975,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good esperience. We skipped the line and received detailed and clear explanations. The cistern is one of the best monument in town. Higly recommended.
Very smooth and educational visit
FangHongL1,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide was Ece, very smooth and educational tour. Queue was short during the time we went. Covered both Hagia Sophia and Blue mosque
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