Istanbul Small Group Tour: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Cistern

Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration1h - 3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

Discover the heart of old Istanbul on a small-group walking tour in Sultanahmet with a professional English-speaking guide. Choose between two options: a 3-hour guided tour with Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern entry tickets, or a 1-hour guided Blue Mosque and Hippodrome walk without tickets. In groups of up to 16 with headsets, step inside the Blue Mosque, see the Egyptian Obelisk and Serpent Column at the ancient Hippodrome, and learn the history, legends and architectural secrets of the city.

Options

Guided Tour Only (No Tickets)

No entry tickets: 1-hour guided Blue Mosque & Hippodrome walk.

Tour + Hagia Sophia & Cistern

Entry tickets included: 3-hour guided tour with Hagia Sophia & Cistern tickets.

What's included

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern tickets (ticket option only)
  • Small-group walking tour (max. 16 travelers) with headsets
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop Off
  • Entry tickets in the Guided Tour Only option
  • All Personal Expenses

What to expect

  1. Hippodrome
    15m
    View the ancient Hippodrome square from outside, once the heart of Byzantine Constantinople. See the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column and German Fountain as your guide tells their stories.
  2. Blue Mosque
    20m
    Step inside the Blue Mosque with your guide to admire its six minarets and thousands of handmade blue Iznik tiles. During prayer times the guide explains it from the courtyard.
  3. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Discover the masterpiece that served as Byzantine cathedral and Ottoman mosque. Your guide explains its giant dome, mosaics and history. Entry ticket only in the ticket-included option.
  4. Basilica Cistern
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Descend into Istanbul's largest ancient underground cistern. Walk the lit pathways among 336 marble columns and see the Medusa heads. Entry ticket only in the ticket-included option.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your private guide at this convenient Old City location before starting your walking journey.

End point

Meet your private guide at this convenient Old City location before starting your walking journey.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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