Combo: Blue Mosque + Basilica Cistern Guided Tours

• See the grandeur of Ottoman architecture with a guided tour of the 17th-century Blue Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Gaze at the 6 intricately carved minarets and the hand-painted Iznik ceramic tiles that adorn the walls and domes of the Blue Mosque.

• Skip the long queues to visit Basilica Cistern, and learn from your guide about the underground reservoir that once supplied water to the Great Palace.

• Marvel at the Byzantine artworks like the Hen's Eye column and the Medusa head pillars, believed to be ancient Roman relics from a pagan temple.

• Fun Fact: The Basilica Cistern was a filming location for the 1963 James Bond film "From Russia with Love," featuring a dramatic boat chase in the cistern's dark waters.

Blue Mosque

• Entry to Blue Mosque

• English-speaking guide

Basilica Cistern

• Skip-the-line entry to Basilica Cistern

• English-speaking guide

• Free audio guide app

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Important Information

Blue Mosque

• It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.

• There could be a waiting line during peak seasons at Blue Mosque which may take up to 60 mins.

• Scarves and body covers can be purchased at the entrance for 1€ and 3€ respectively.

Basilica Cistern

• It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.

Restrictions

Blue Mosque

• Strict Dress Code: To enter the Blue Mosque, women must cover their knees, shoulders, and chest, and partially cover their hair with a scarf. Men must cover their knees and shoulders.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

• Meet your guide at Yeşil Ev (Green House).

• Address: Cankurtaran, Kabasakal Cd. D:5, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.

• Landmark: Side street in Sultanahmet Square close to Derviş Cafe across the Blue Mosque.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

• The closest bus stop is Sultanahmet. It is a quick 3-minute walk to the meeting point.

• Board bus #121CS to get you there.

By Tram

• The closest tram stop is Sultanahmet. It is a quick 5-minute walk to the meeting point.

• Board tram #T1 to get you there.