Your experience
Check these three must-visit locations in Istanbul off your list with one ticket. Explore the Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque in just a few hours, without waiting for long entry lines or hassles. Expert storytelling and a mix of live guided tours in your preferred language and multilingual audio guides, this experience brings centuries of history to life. All sites are within walking distance, making this an efficient and enriching way to see the city’s highlights in a single day.
Getting started
Meet your guide at the designated meeting point before visiting the Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque on foot.
What to expect
Basilica Cistern
Descend into the 6th-century Basilica Cistern to walk above its underground waters, see its marble columns, and spot the Medusa heads.
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Explore the 6th-century underground water reservoir, which is the Basilica Cistern.
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As you walk on raised platforms above the water, you’ll be surrounded by more than 300 marble columns, many repurposed from ancient temples.
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Walk to the far end of the cistern to see the ancient Medusa heads, resting beneath the surface.
Hagia Sophia
Visit Hagia Sophia and its Upper Gallery to see its grand dome, mosaics, and blend of Christian and Islamic heritage.
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Step into Hagia Sophia and its Upper Gallery, where emperors once watched religious ceremonies from above.
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Catch the golden mosaics and the fusion of Christian and Islamic art and architecture, all under one massive dome.
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Learn about the stories from Hagia Sophia’s time as a church, mosque, and museum with an expert English-speaking guide or a multilingual audio guide.
Blue Mosque
Step inside the Blue Mosque to admire its six minarets, blue İznik tiles, vast prayer hall, and soaring domes.
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Explore the Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and brilliant blue İznik tile work.
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Enter the vast prayer hall, gaze at its architectural design, and learn how it continues to function as an active place of worship today.
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Don’t forget to look up, the soaring domes and painted ceilings are as impressive as the space below.
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- Duration3 hours
- CancellationNon-refundable
- Begin your experience at the Blue Mosque, where over 20,000 hand-painted tiles and stained-glass windows create a calm, glowing space of worship and design.
- Take in the grandeur of Hagia Sophia’s Upper Gallery, look up at its golden mosaics, and uncover centuries of imperial history with your audio guide.
- Explore the hidden terrains of the Basilica Cistern, where rows of ancient columns stand in water and the haunting Medusa heads wait in the shadows.
- Enjoy the comfort of exploring Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with skip-the-line tickets, and an option to choose between an expert guided tour in your preferred language or a multilingual audio guided tour.
- *Basilica Cistern
- 1-hour guided tour of Basilica Cistern
- Skip-the-line entry
- Expert English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, or Portuguese-speaking guide (as per option selected)
- Audio app downloadable in English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, & Turkish (as per option selected)
- *Hagia Sophia
- 2-hour guided tour of Hagia Sophia
- Skip-the-line entry
- Expert English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, or Portuguese-speaking guide (as per option selected)
- Entry to Hagia Sophia visiting area & Upper Gallery
- Audio guide downloadable in English, German, French, Italian, & Spanish
- *Blue Mosque
- 1-hour guided tour to the Blue Mosque
- Skip-the-line entry (as per option selected)
- Expert English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, or Portuguese-speaking guide (as per option selected)
- Scarf and body cover at the Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia
Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Getting there: Istanbul, Istanbul.
- Choose sturdy shoes with a good grip, as some areas may be wet or slippery.
- Stay ahead of the game and download the audio app beforehand to avoid any network glitches at the location.
- Make sure your phone is fully charged for tickets, photos, and audio use.
- The underground remains cool and damp even in the summer. Bring along a light jacket or layer to stay warm.
- Wear supportive shoes and consider bringing a hat, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle for comfort outside.
- Keep earphones handy if you plan to use an audio guide.
- Bring some cash for nearby cafés, souvenirs, or small purchases.
- Wear modest clothing that covers your shoulders and knees.
- Women should bring a headscarf for entry into prayer areas.
- Carry a small bag to hold your shoes when you take them off at the entrance.
- Flash photography is not allowed, as it disrupts the lighting and other visitors.
- Tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited due to space and safety concerns.
