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Guided tour
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Take in Istanbul's two landmark mosques in a single visit, linking their stories and settings without having to plan separate tours.
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Gather at the designated start spot, then set off on foot with your fellow travelers toward the first mosque entrance to begin your city-center walk.
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Spend 2.5 hours exploring the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia at an easy pace in a small group, led by an expert guide, with Hagia Sophia tickets reserved in advance for you.
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Along the route, focus on prayer halls, courtyards, calligraphy, and domes, with time at each stop for photos, questions, and quiet reflection.
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Pre-reserved tickets for Hagia Sophia
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Expert local guide
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2.5-hour guided tour at a relaxed pace
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Small groups for a more personal experience
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Food & drinks
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Transportation to the meeting spot
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Visit the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia on a 2.5-hour small-group guided tour with pre-reserved tickets for Hagia Sophia.
Getting started
Arrive 15 minutes early at Ersoy Bufe in Sultanahmet Square, across the German Fountain, to meet your expert local guide and group. After a short introduction, your tickets are validated according to their timed entry slot. The group then begins the relaxed-paced walking route toward the historic mosques.
Blue Mosque
What to expect
This active mosque is one of Istanbul’s most recognized religious landmarks and the first major stop of your tour. You follow the dress code for mosque entry, then step inside with your guide for context and orientation before continuing through the complex.
Features
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Interior highlights are introduced at a relaxed pace during the 2.5-hour guided tour, so you have time to take in details without rushing between spaces.
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Your expert local guides explain how to observe mosque etiquette, including the rule that shoulders and knees must be covered and that women must wear a headscarf.
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Group size is kept to small groups for a more personal experience, which makes it easier to hear your guide’s commentary and ask questions inside and around the mosque.
Hagia Sophia
What to expect
Hagia Sophia is the centerpiece of the second part of your visit and often has long holiday queues. Your timed entrance is managed carefully, so you reach the security and entry area with your group before the tickets expire.
Features
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Pre-reserved tickets for Hagia Sophia are included, which means you skip on-site ticket purchasing and go directly to the entrance with your group.
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The visit here forms a substantial portion of your 2.5-hour guided tour at a relaxed pace, giving time for your guide’s explanations and your own photos.
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Commentary from expert local guides covers what you are seeing in real time, helping you navigate crowds while you focus on the building.
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The group remains in small groups for a more personal experience, so you can stay close to the guide and move efficiently through security and interior viewing areas.
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility.
What’s not allowed
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Late arrival: You cannot join the tour after it has started.
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Child policy: Skip-the-line access is for adults only, and children under 7 are not permitted.
Additional information
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Tour schedule: The tour runs every day, and on Fridays, it is available only in the afternoon.
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Summer departures: Summer tours depart at 9am and 1:30pm, with 3pm departures on Fridays only.
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Winter departures: Winter tours depart at 9am and 1:30pm.
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Security check: You must pass airport-style security before entering the sites.
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Unplanned closures: Sites may close without notice due to state visits.
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Dress code: For mosque entry, shoulders and knees must be covered, and women must wear a headscarf.
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Ticket validity: Tickets are timed and may expire within 5 to 10 minutes of the scheduled time.
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Arrival time: You must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour start time.
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Crowds: You should expect long lines at Hagia Sophia during holidays.
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Meeting point: Meet at Ersoy Bufe in Sultanahmet Square, directly across from the German Fountain.
- 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.
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