Guided Tours

Combo: Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Basilica Cistern's illuminated columns in Istanbul, part of the Istanbul Combo tour.

Blue Mosque exterior with minarets in Istanbul, Turkey.

Hagia Sophia exterior with visitors in Istanbul on a sunny day.

Duration

4 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Extended validity

Visit anytime until 2 May, 2025 without worrying about committing to a date today

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Spend less and see more with one expert-led tour that covers Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Basilica Cistern in a smooth, all-in-one experience.

With all three landmarks just steps apart, this combo eliminates transfers and saves you from juggling multiple bookings or waiting in lines.

Skip the ticket lines and explore with a licensed English-speaking guide who brings each site to life with stories, context, and hidden details.

Look up at the golden mosaics in Hagia Sophia’s Upper Gallery, walk beneath the Blue Mosque’s soaring domes, and wander past Medusa columns in the Basilica Cistern.

Fun fact: The Hagia Sophia has served as a church, a mosque, a museum, and now a mosque again, reflecting centuries of shifting empires and beliefs.

Basilica Cistern

1-hour guided tour of Basilica Cistern

Skip-the-line entry to Basilica Cistern

Expert English-speaking guide

Audio app for iOS and Android in English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, & Turkish

Hagia Sophia

1-hour guided tour of Hagia Sophia

Skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia

Expert English-speaking guide

Entry to Hagia Sophia Upper Gallery visiting area

Audio guide in English, German, French, Italian, & Spanish

Blue Mosque

1-hour guided tour of Blue Mosque

Entry to the Blue Mosque

Expert English-speaking guide

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

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Ferri
Feb, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Experience to be had here in Istanbul especially with the guide who took us through all the explanation necessary to understand the whole history up to the present day. Skip the line is essential to avoid long waits.
Stan-filimon
Feb, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The guide was very knowledgeable and nice. We didn't have to stay in line and that was a relief as there were hundreds of people waiting. I would definitely recommend and do it again.
Dallas
Feb, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Very well organized. Very competent and friendly guide
Ross
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Hussein was a fantastic guide - informative, relaxed, and hospitable. He took us through the 2 mosques and the cistern with practised ease - making for a comfortable and very enjoyable experience. The audio earpieces worked well and ensured our group could follow easily Hussein's excellent guidance. Hussein was also generous with answering extra questions and allowing group members to spend their own time at the sites and use the facilities. Overall, an excellent tour and well worth it.
Rohaizad
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
It was well planned. Hussein our guide was great, knowledgeable and friendly. The pace and presentation was very good and clear.

These tickets are valid for 2 days from the date of purchase.

Three icons | One seamless guided experience

This all-in-one ticket is your shortcut to Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks—Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, and the Blue Mosque—with expert guides, skip-the-line access, and rich storytelling in multiple languages.

Getting started

Once you book, everything you need lands straight in your inbox. No paper tickets, no last-minute logistics. Meet your guide at the designated spot and let your English-speaking guide handle the rest. With headsets provided, you won’t miss a word, even in the busiest or most echo-filled corners.

Basilica Cistern

Begin your journey beneath the streets of Istanbul in the Basilica Cistern, a shadowy, water-filled wonder built in the 6th century. Your guide will lead you through its forest of marble columns, revealing clever Roman engineering, haunting legends, and the eerie gaze of Medusa tucked away in the back.

Hagia Sophia

Next, head to Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture. You’ll bypass the long entry lines and head straight inside to marvel at the massive dome and glittering mosaics. The ticket also allows you to access the Upper Gallery, where you can stand in the very spot where emperors once watched over the space below.

Blue Mosque

Finally, your guide leads you into the Blue Mosque, still an active place of worship and one of the city’s most recognized silhouettes. You'll learn about the significance of its six minarets, the symbolism behind its 20,000+ hand-painted Iznik tiles, and how prayer rituals shape the space even today.

What to bring

Basilica Cistern

Choose sturdy shoes with a good grip, as some areas may be wet or slippery.

Bring wired headphones if using an audio guide app; Bluetooth may not work well underground.

Make sure your phone is fully charged for tickets, photos, and audio use.

Hagia Sophia

Wear supportive shoes and consider bringing a hat, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle for comfort outside.

Keep earphones handy if you plan to use an audio guide.

Bring some cash for nearby cafés, souvenirs, or small purchases.

Blue Mosque

Wear modest clothing that covers your shoulders and knees.

Women should bring a headscarf for entry into prayer areas.

Carry a small bag to hold your shoes when you take them off at the entrance.

What's not allowed

Basilica Cistern

Flash photography is not allowed, as it disrupts the lighting and other visitors.

Tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited due to space and safety concerns.

You cannot eat or drink inside the cistern.

Hagia Sophia

Visitors are not permitted in certain areas during prayer times.

Flash photography is not allowed.

Blue Mosque

Shoes must be taken off before entering and cannot be worn inside the mosque.

Clothing that exposes shoulders or knees is not permitted; dress modestly.

Accessibility

Basilica Cistern

A ramp provides access at the entrance, and there’s a platform lift at the exit on Alemdar Street.

Inside, the walking path is mostly flat but can be uneven or damp in some areas, which may require assistance.

Hagia Sophia

The ground floor is accessible via ramps, and staff can assist with entry if needed.

The Upper Gallery is not currently wheelchair accessible due to its historic staircases.

Blue Mosque

The courtyard and main prayer hall are wheelchair accessible.

The mosque has a smooth, open layout that ensures visitors in wheelchairs can navigate comfortably.

Additional information

Basilica Cistern

Your ticket allows you to skip the ticket queue, but all visitors must go through a security check.

Arrive early in the morning or visit in the evening to avoid crowds from cruise ship tours.

Hagia Sophia

You can bypass the ticket lines, but the security check is mandatory and can take up to 60 minutes between June and August.

The ground floor is reserved for prayers, while the second floor is accessible to visitors.

Blue Mosque

You can skip the ticket line, but security checks apply to all visitors and may take up to 60 minutes during busy hours.

You can buy a scarf or a body cover at the entrance for €1 and €3.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

Meeting Point`

Meet your guide at Dsign Cafe.

Address: Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:10, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.

Landmark: Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, Hippodrome.

Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point with Headout.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point