Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque Tour with Optional Basilica Cistern

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Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque Tour with Optional Basilica Cistern

By Private Trip Turkey

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Overview

Discover the very best of Istanbul on this small-group highlights tour built for travellers who want an efficient, informative, and beautiful introduction to the city. Your licensed guide will lead you through two of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks — Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque — while offering historical insights, cultural context, and insider knowledge.

For travellers who want to go even deeper, you can upgrade your tour to include the incredible Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan) — one of Istanbul’s most atmospheric and cinematic attractions.

This tour is designed for American travellers looking for:

A time-efficient itinerary
Skip-the-line convenience
Expert English-speaking guides
Small-group comfort
Clear “optional upgrade” flexibility

Whether it’s your first time in Istanbul or a bucket-list visit, this is one of the top-rated ways to see the city’s must-see highlights.

Activity location

Blue Mosque
- Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7
- 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

German Fountain
- At Meydanı Caddesi
- 34122, Binbirdirek, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque Tour with Optional Basilica Cistern

5h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

NZ$143.07 x 1 AdultNZ$143.07

Total

Basilica Cistern

5h
English

Basilica Cistern: In this option you can upgrade your tour by adding Basilica Cistern

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

NZ$185.65 x 1 AdultNZ$185.65

Total

What's included, what's not

Walking Tour in the Old City
Admisson of Basilica Cistern ( If optinal selected)
Licensed English-Speaking Guide
Skip-the-Line Priority Access
Small-Group Experience (Max 20 Travellers)
Hagia Sophia Entry Ticket
Bottled water
Lunch

Know before you book

Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
See Istanbul’s Top Highlights in Just a Few Hours
Small Group Experience (Max 20 Travellers)
Skip-the-Line Access for Hagia Sophia
Optional Basilica Cistern Upgrade
Expert English-Speaking Licensed Guide
Perfect for First-Time Visitors
Easy Meeting Point in Sultanahmet
Great Value for Money

Activity itinerary

Blue Mosque

45m
Admission ticket included

Blue Mosque / Sultanahmet Camii Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I of the Ottoman Empire, the Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale.The Blue Mosque in Istanbul offers shore excursions that provide tourists with the opportunity to explore the beautiful architecture and history of this iconic landmark. Whether it's admiring the stunning blue tiles or taking in the grandeur of the domes and minarets, a visit to the Blue Mosque is a must for anyone visiting Istanbul. With its convenient location near the shore, it's the perfect stop for those on a cruise or who want to make the most of their time in the city. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the magic of the Blue Mosque during your visit to Istanbul.

Hagia Sophia Mosque

1h
Admission ticket included

Hagia Sophia Museum / Ayasofya / Santa Sofia Built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, played a very important role in the Christian and Islamic World.. It has been chanched its regulation for non belivers visiters! with your ticket you will get headset provided by Mosque. when visiting Istanbul, one must make sure to include a shore excursion to the iconic Hagia Sophia. The historical significance and breathtaking architecture of this landmark make it a must-see for any visitor to the city. With Istanbul shore excursions, visitors can explore this ancient and stunning building while also experiencing the beauty of the city's shoreline. It is an unforgettable experience that should not be missed.

Sultanahmet District

The Hippodrome of Constantinople, romanized: Hippodromos tes Konstantinoupoleos; Latin: Circus Maximus Constantinopolitanus; Turkish: Hipodrom), was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today it is a square in Istanbul, Turkey, known as Sultanahmet Square (Turkish: Sultanahmet Meydani).

Grand Bazaar

1h 30m

Grand Bazaar / Kapali Carsi One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world with over 4,000 shops with colourful products of ceramic, leather, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothes, silver, and gold.

Location

Activity location

Blue Mosque
- Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7
- 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

German Fountain
- At Meydanı Caddesi
- 34122, Binbirdirek, İstanbul, Turkiye

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