Istanbul Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Basilica Cistern Tour

Discover layers of Christian and Islamic history on a guided walking tour through Istanbul’s landmark interiors. Entry tickets are included with some options and purchased separately with others.

• Explore Hagia Sophia beneath vast domes and golden mosaics that reflect its Christian and Islamic heritage
• Admire the Blue Mosque’s blue Iznik tiles, soaring dome, and graceful minarets
• Extend your experience with the Basilica Cistern’s Medusa heads and a 2-hour Bosphorus sightseeing cruise

What's Included

• Headsets to hear your guide
• Smartphone audio guide in 10 languages
• Skip-the-ticket-line admission with entry-inclusive options

Important details

• For the option without entry tickets, Hagia Sophia admission is not included in the listed price. You'll pay €30 to the guide at the meeting point, in cash only, using euros, US dollars, or Turkish lira. Blue Mosque entry is free.
• Cover your shoulders and knees to enter both mosques. Women must also cover their chest and hair. Bring a scarf and suitable clothing; if needed, scarves cost €1 and body covers cost €3 at the entrance, separately from the listed price.
• All visitors must pass security checks, even with skip-the-ticket-line admission.
• The smartphone audio guide requires internet access to download.
• The extended option's cruise does not include a guide. Cruises depart hourly, and the ticket is valid on the tour day or the next day.