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Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque Tour with Skip the Line Tickets

Istanbul, Turkey · 3h · 1–10 people

Runs in English Portuguese Spanish

  • Easy
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for strollers and prams
  • Public transport nearby

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Davut ishaki

Istanbul, Turkey · Agency

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Explore Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque with a licensed expert guide and skip-the-ticket-line Hagia Sophia admission included.

Highlights

  • Skip-the-Ticket-Line Entry: Hagia Sophia entrance ticket included, saving you time at the ticket counter.
  • Two Iconic Landmarks: Discover the magnificent Hagia Sophia and the beautiful Blue Mosque.
  • Licensed Expert Guide: Explore Byzantine and Ottoman history with a knowledgeable local guide.
  • Convenient Meeting Point: Meet your guide at the German Fountain in Sultanahmet, in the heart of Istanbul’s Old City.
  • Important Information: Security checks cannot be skipped, and Blue Mosque visits are subject to prayer times.
Discover the heart of historic Istanbul on this 3-hour guided experience with a professional, licensed historian guide. Begin at Sultanahmet Square and explore the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome, where your guide will bring the stories of Constantinople, its emperors and famous chariot races to life. Continue inside the magnificent Blue Mosque to discover its Ottoman history, architecture and beautiful İznik tiles. The highlight is Hagia Sophia, where more than 1,500 years of Byzantine and Ottoman history come together. With an experienced and knowledgeable historian guide, you’ll discover the stories, details and hidden meanings that are easy to miss when visiting on your own. Your Hagia Sophia admission ticket is included with skip-the-ticket-line access, so there is no need to purchase a ticket separately. Please note that mandatory security checks cannot be skipped. A perfect choice for travelers who want to truly understand Istanbul, not simply see its landmarks.

What's included

  • Hagia sophia skip the line ticket included
  • Professional licensed historian tour guide included throughout the experience.

What to bring

  • Modest clothing – Shoulders and knees must be covered when visiting the mosques. Women should bring a headscarf.

Know before you go

  • Infants sit on an adult's lap
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible

Meeting point: German Fountain (Alman Çeşmesi) Address: Binbirdirek Mahallesi, At Meydanı Caddesi, Sultanahmet, 34122 Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye.

Please meet your guide at the German Fountain (Alman Çeşmesi) in Sultanahmet Square. Your guide will be waiting there holding a “LocalTourist” sign for easy identification.

Drop-off: Back at the meeting point.

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Cancellation policy: Free until 24 hours before: Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start. After that, no refund.

Cancel within that window and you get your full deposit back. After it, you do not get your deposit back. If the guide cancels, you always get your deposit back.

Map of this tour's route, with 3 marked stops

What you'll do

  1. 1
    Sultanahmet Square & Byzantine Hippodrome Explore Sultanahmet Square and the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome, once the center of public life
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    Sultanahmet Square & Byzantine Hippodrome Explore Sultanahmet Square and the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome, once the center of public life in Constantinople. See the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, Walled Obelisk and German Fountain while your licensed guide brings to life the stories of Byzantine chariot races, imperial ceremonies and the fascinating history of this historic square.

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    Blue Mosque Step inside the magnificent Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks
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    Blue Mosque Step inside the magnificent Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks. Admire its impressive domes, six minarets and beautiful blue İznik tiles while your licensed guide explains its Ottoman history, architecture, religious traditions and importance to Istanbul.

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    Discover the legendary Hagia Sophia, one of Istanbul’s most remarkable landmarks
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    Discover the legendary Hagia Sophia, one of Istanbul’s most remarkable landmarks. Explore its extraordinary Byzantine and Ottoman heritage while your licensed guide explains its architecture, mosaics and fascinating transformation through the centuries. Your entrance ticket is included, with skip-the-ticket-line access. Mandatory security checks cannot be skipped.

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