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Walk straight into the Blue Mosque with a licensed guide who reveals why its minarets caused a stir and how its architecture enhances prayers.
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Gaze at the vast marble courtyard, elegant cascading domes, colossal columns nicknamed “elephant feet,” and inscriptions hand-drawn by Ottoman calligraphers.
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A guide leads the way through the mosque and an Old City walking tour past the Hippodrome, ancient Obelisks, and Byzantine relics.
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Enhance your journey with a Bosphorus cruise for unbeatable skyline views, take a Hagia Sophia tour to uncover its hidden frescoes, or explore the Basilica Cistern.
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Fun fact: Various verses from the Quran and the words of the Prophet Muhammad adorn the high walls of the mosque.
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1-hour guided tour of the Blue Mosque
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Entry to Blue Mosque
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Expert English-speaking licensed guide
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Walking tour around Old City
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Istanbul Old Town map
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1.5-hour Bosphorus cruise ticket (as per option selected)
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Audio guide for cruise in English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic & Chinese (as per option selected). The audio guide is available for you to download. Instructions will be shared with your ticket. Do bring your own headphones.
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Bosphorus cruise map (as per option selected)
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1.5-hour guided tour of the Hagia Sophia (as per option selected)
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Skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia (as per option selected)
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30-min guided tour of the Basilica Cistern (as per option selected)
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Skip-the-line entry to Basilica Cistern (as per option selected)
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Start pointSultanahmet Square
1. Blue Mosque
2. Istanbul Old Town
3. Hagia Sophia
4. Basilica Cistern
5. Bosphorus Cruise
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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What to bring
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Bring your walking shoes, water bottle, hat, sunglasses, and snacks for comfortable exploration.
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Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.
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Stay ahead of the game; download the audio app beforehand to dodge any network glitches at the location.
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Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.
What's not allowed
Hagia Sophia
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The prayer area on the first floor can only be entered by Turkish citizens.
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Strict dress code: Women should not wear knee-length shorts, skirts, or clothing with exposed shoulders or chests. Hair should be partially covered with a scarf. Men should not wear knee-length shorts or clothing with exposed shoulders.
Accessibility
Basilica Cistern
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
Hagia Sophia
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Additional information
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If you do not have a scarf or body cover, you can buy them at the entrance (a scarf is 1€ and a body cover is 3€).
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You can choose to take the Bosphorus cruise on the same day or the next day. In addition to midday and afternoon departures, enjoy a special evening cruise at 6pm, available from April to October.
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While you can breeze through the ticket lines, security screening is standard for all guests. Be prepared for wait times of up to 60 minutes during peak travel periods.
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Hagia Sophia is under renovation, therefore, not all parts of the building are open to the public.
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Due to the Friday prayer, the Mosque will be closed to tourists from 12pm to 2pm. For a smoother experience, it's recommended to visit after 4pm to avoid the lengthy security line anticipated between 2pm and 4pm.
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