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See two landmark interiors in one booking, with time to compare spaces, art, and atmosphere instead of planning separate visits or juggling tickets.
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Your ticket covers Blue Mosque interior access and Hagia Sophia interior access, so you step into each in turn and experience both spaces from within.
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Take time inside each site to look up at domes, follow floor paths, and notice calligraphy and tile work as you move quietly through the spaces.
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Choose between an English-language tour with a licensed guide or an audio guide — and let that shape how you move through both sites.
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Entry to Hagia Sophia
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Entry to Blue Mosque
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English guided tours of both landmarks (as per option selected)
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Audio guides in 10 languages (as per option selected)
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Food and drinks
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Gratuities
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Souvenir photos
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Start pointCankurtaran, No:5 Kabasakal Caddesi, Istanbul
1. Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul rises with six minarets and a towering central dome. Inside, more than 20,000 İznik tiles in shades of blue form intricate floral and geometric designs. Sunlight filters through stained-glass windows, casting a glow on the detailed calligraphy and chandeliers that once shimmered with candlelight.
2. Istanbul Old Town
3. Hagia Sophia
4. Basilica Cistern
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Visit Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in one combo, with entry tickets and your choice of a guided or audio-led tour.
Getting started
Begin at the Old Town entrance area, where you validate your combo booking and receive your entry tickets for both sites. If you selected the guided option, meet your licensed local guide and join your group. If you chose the audio guide, receive instructions on downloading and using the multilingual audio guide app on your own device.
Hagia Sophia
What to expect
Step inside Hagia Sophia, a landmark that has served as a Byzantine church and Ottoman imperial mosque, and is now one of Istanbul's most visited sites.
- Join a guided in English with a licensed local guide or an audio-guided tour to explore the main prayer hall and historic interior at your own pace using the multilingual audio guide.
Blue Mosque
What to expect
Continue to the Blue Mosque, known for its domes and minarets, and for its role as an active place of worship in Istanbul's Old Town.
- Take part in a 1 to 1.5-hour guided tour with your licensed English-speaking guide, or use the multilingual audio guide to move through the interior independently.
Wrapping up
Choose between an English guided tour of both landmarks with a licensed local guide, or a self-paced visit using the multilingual audio guide app. Select the option that best matches how you prefer to explore.
What to bring
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Hagia Sophia covering: Carry a lightweight scarf or shawl so you can cover up appropriately before entering.
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Blue Mosque covering: Bring a modest covering such as a wrap or headscarf, as you will need it inside the mosque.
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Audio guide use: If you plan to use the audio guide, remember to bring your own headphones.
Accessibility
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Hagia Sophia access: Only the ground level is accessible for wheelchair users, since the upper gallery cannot be reached with mobility aids.
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Blue Mosque access: The Blue Mosque is wheelchair accessible with pathways designed to accommodate mobility needs.
What’s not allowed
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Hagia Sophia bags: Oversized bags and bulky backpacks are not permitted past security.
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Blue Mosque bags: Large bags are restricted at the entrance, so plan to bring only small personal items.
Additional information
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Hagia Sophia renovations: Due to ongoing renovations, certain sections of the interiors may be obstructed by scaffolding.
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Hagia Sophia dress code: Women and men should avoid clothing that exposes shoulders or chest, and skirts or shorts above the knees.
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Hagia Sophia coverings: Scarves and cover-ups can be purchased on-site if you do not have your own.
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Hagia Sophia security: Expect a mandatory security check and be prepared for lines, especially around midday.
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Hagia Sophia prayer hall: The first-floor prayer hall is reserved exclusively for Turkish citizens.
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Hagia Sophia hours: Opening hours are 9am to 7:30pm, and on Fridays, it closes from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.
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Blue Mosque dress code: Ensure you follow the modest dress requirements, and if needed, you can purchase a scarf or cover-up at the entrance.
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Blue Mosque visiting times: Visiting times are available until 11am and then again after 2pm, and on Fridays entry is only permitted after 2pm.
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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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