Istanbul, Turkey

Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern & Hagia Sophia: Skip The Line Tickets + Tour

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Explore Istanbul's Old City and its key landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern, on this incredible tour in Istanbul. Start at the Blue Mosque, known for its blue Iznik tiles and your guide will share stories of the city's Byzantine and Ottoman history.

Description

Next, head to the Basilica Cistern, where you can skip the ticket lines and see its ancient architecture and heads of Medusa. Finish at Hagia Sophia with skip-the-line tickets and an audio guide for a deeper look.

What's Included

  • * Guided tour of the Blue Mosque
  • * Skip the line ticket & guided tour of the Basilica Cistern
  • * Guided tour of the Old City
  • * Audio guide for all 3 locations
  • * Skip the security line at any of the venues
  • * Scarf or body cover at Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia (available for purchase)
  • * Food or drinks

Important informations

  • Dress code enforced: women must cover their hair, knees, shoulders, chest. Male visitors must cover their shoulders and knees. Bring a scarf or buy one at the entrance. * For the Hagia Sophia, an extra cost of €25 needs to be paid * Hagia Sophia ticket gives you access to the visiting area & upper gallery, not the prayer area * Meet your guide at the Dsign Cafe in front of the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum located on the Hippodrome, right next to the Egyptian Obelisk * Show your smartphone to the guide at the start of the tour * The Blue Mosque has no admission charge and no ticket lines, however there is a security check line, which can take up to 30-60 minutes * Ticket for Basilica Cistern is included. For the Hagia Sophia an extra cost of 25 Euro needs to be paid. Blue Mosque is free to enter * Only Turkish citizens are allowed in the prayer area of Hagia Sophia
  • It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.

Care of Covid-19

Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.


Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.

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