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Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and 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.
Options
Guided Tour Excluding Cistern
Guided Tour Including Cistern
Tour with Cistern: This option includes admission to the Cistern.
What's included
Small-group tour for a more personal experience
Professional licensed tour guide
Priority admission tickets to the Cistern (if option is selected)
3 hrs guided tour of Istanbul's most iconic sites
Priority admission tickets to Hagia Sophia
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What to expect
German Fountain
10m
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
20m
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.
Blue Mosque
30m
The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) is Istanbul’s most famous mosque, built in the 17th century. It’s renowned for its six minarets, grand dome, and stunning blue İznik tiles.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1h · Admission ticket included
Hagia Sophia is Istanbul’s most iconic monument, originally built as a Byzantine cathedral in 537. It later became an Ottoman mosque, then a museum, and is today a functioning mosque, admired for its massive dome and stunning mosaics.
Basilica Cistern
Pass by
The Basilica Cistern is an underground wonder in Istanbul, built in the 6th century to store water for the Byzantine Empire. It’s famous for its forest of marble columns, atmospheric lighting, and the mysterious Medusa head bases.
30m · Admission ticket not included
Step beneath Istanbul's streets and discover the ancient Cistern of Theodosius, a hidden Byzantine masterpiece brought to life through immersive lighting and history.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Please meet at the German Foutnain, Our guide will hold a sign of Tourmania.
End point
Please meet at the German Foutnain, Our guide will hold a sign of Tourmania.
Additional information
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.
