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Blue Mosque & Basilica Cistern: Skip The Line Tickets + Tour

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Blue Mosque
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Duration4 h
Arrive before20 min
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About

Explore Istanbul’s Old City and its key landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern, on this incredible tour in Istanbul.

Start at the Blue Mosque, known for its blue Iznik tiles and your guide will share stories of the city’s Byzantine and Ottoman history.

Next, head to the Basilica Cistern, where you can skip the ticket lines and see its ancient architecture and the heads of Medusa.

What's Included

  • Guided tour of the Blue Mosque
  • Skip the line ticket & guided tour of the Basilica Cistern
  • Guided tour of the Old City
  • Audio guide

What's Not Included

  • Skip the security line at any of the venues
  • Entry ticket to Hagia Sophia (available for purchase for 30 euros)
  • Scarf or body cover at Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia (available for purchase)
  • Food or drinks

Must Know

Dress code enforced: women must cover their hair, knees, shoulders, chest. Male visitors must cover their shoulders and knees. Bring a scarf or buy one at the entrance.

Instructions

1

Before you buy

  • For the Hagia Sophia, an extra cost of €25 needs to be paid
  • Hagia Sophia ticket gives you access to the visiting area & upper gallery, not the prayer area
2

On-site usage

  • Meet your guide at the Dsign Cafe in front of the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum located on the Hippodrome, right next to the Egyptian Obelisk
  • Show your smartphone to the guide at the start of the tour
3

After your visit

  • The Blue Mosque has no admission charge and no ticket lines, however there is a security check line, which can take up to 30-60 minutes
  • Ticket for Basilica Cistern is included. For the Hagia Sophia an extra cost of 30 Euro needs to be paid. Blue Mosque is free to enter
  • Only Turkish citizens are allowed in the prayer area of Hagia Sophia

Some of the Landmarks Included

Meeting Point

No:10 At Meydanı Caddesi, Istanbul

GPS:41.00651, 28.97542

Get There

At Meydanı Caddesi 7, 34122 Fatih Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul

34122

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