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With this combo for a Blue Mosque tour and tickets to Basilica Cistern, discover more without breaking the bank.
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Get 13% off and see Blue Mosque's minarets on a guided tour, then skip the long lines at Basilica Cistern to marvel at its 200+ columns with an audio guide.
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No long detours—just a short walk between these two wonders gives you more time to soak in the beauty of Istanbul.
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Spend 3–4 hours on the Blue Mosque and Old Town tour, then visit the Basilica Cistern in about 1 hour on the same day or any other day you prefer.
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Blue 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 Town
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Istanbul Old Town map
Basilica Cistern
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Skip-the-line entry to Basilica Cistern
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Audio guide in English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish & Turkish
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from United States, Italy, Spain and over 93 countries have loved this experience
Angelina
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Both the Hagia Sophia and the sunken palace were beautiful! It is very worthwhile. And especially for the Hagia Sophia, it's worth buying tickets online in advance to avoid the queue at the ticket office. It's also worth it for the Basilica Cistern, as there are 2 different queues here and the one for the e-tickets was quicker in our case.
Juan
Jun, 2025Verified booking
The architecture of the basilica cistern is amazingly beautiful, very well lit and with a well organized traffic. It has generously met my expectations. But the number of visitors per shift or hour should be reduced.
Ashokkumar
May, 2025Verified booking
Tickets were easy to book, great instructions and saved a lot if time by not queuing. In terms of the sites they were really good to see and understand the history behind it. Great addition to our Istanbul trip.Catarina
May, 2025Verified booking
It's worth visiting the Blue Mosque with a guide. We learned a lot. The guide was very friendly, not tiring at all and very knowledgeable.
Plamena
Apr, 2025Verified booking
Easy to book. Very clear instructions from the guide in Topkapi, which helps not to miss the Harem and the incredible collections. Jump the queue ticket saved us waiting hours to enter. The experience in Topkapi, Hagia Sophia and Balisica were totally different and absolutely awesome.
Blue Mosque
Istanbul's past is brought back to life on this guided tour of the Blue Mosque and the Old Town. Inside the mosque, marvel at over 20,000 handmade Iznik tiles in shades of blue, arranged in floral and geometric patterns. Gaze up at the grand central dome, supported by four towering “elephant foot” pillars, as sunlight streams in through under 260 stained-glass windows. Then, follow your guide through Istanbul Old Town and pass by Sultanahmet Square, once the Hippodrome of Constantinople, where ancient Egyptian obelisks and the Serpent Column still stand. Stroll past Ottoman-era fountains, the German Fountain’s golden mosaics, and lively street vendors selling warm simit and Turkish tea.
Basilica Cistern
Avoid the queues and descend into the beautiful Basilica Cistern, a 1,500-year-old underground water reservoir built by Emperor Justinian I. Walk along wooden pathways over shallow, eerily still water, where the soft glow of orange lights highlights 336 marble columns, each standing 30 feet tall. Listen to your audio guide reveal secrets of this ancient structure, once supplying water to the Great Palace of Constantinople. Seek out the famous Medusa heads—one upside down, the other sideways—mysteriously placed at the base of two columns. The hushed atmosphere, cool air, and gentle sound of dripping water make this an unforgettable experience.
What to bring
Blue Mosque
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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.
Basilica Cistern
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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.
Accessibility
Basilica Cistern
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
Blue Mosque
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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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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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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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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
Meeting points
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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