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Istanbul Old City Guided Tour: Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern
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Free cancellation by 23:59, 1 day before the date of use
From
DKK 258.86
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Highlights
Licensed English-speaking guide brings Sultanahmet's Byzantine and Ottoman history to life
Step inside the Blue Mosque and see the Hippodrome's ancient obelisks with expert commentary
Choose a 3-hour tour with Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern tickets, or a 1-hour guided walk
Package and price
Date of use
2026-10-21
2026-10-22
2026-10-23
All
Local timeCurrency: USDPrices shown are the lowest prices for the current date
Package
Guided Tour Only (Entry Tickets Not Included) (09:00)
FromUS$258.86
Guided Tour + Hagia Sophia & Cistern Tickets (09:00)
FromUS$1,109.40
Guided Tour + Hagia Sophia & Cistern Tickets (14:30)
FromUS$1,109.40
Guided Tour Only (Entry Tickets Not Included) (14:30)
FromUS$258.86
Booking information
FromUS$258.86
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Overview
Departs from Istanbul
Starts at 08:45 and ends at 10:10
Tour guide (English)
Transportation options: Walking
Details
Meet at meeting point
08:45 meet at Cankurtaran, Mimar Mehmetağa Cd. No:25, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Istanbul Details
Meet in front of VIERI JEWELLERY (red awning, large tree in front) at Mimar Mehmetaga Cd. No:25, Cankurtaran, Sultanahmet. Please arrive 15 minutes before your selected start time: 08:45 for the 09:00 tour, 14:15 for the 14:30 tour. Your licensed guide will hold a flag or umbrella, check your mobile voucher and give a short introduction before the group sets off.
The Blue Mosque Details
Enter attraction
Enter attraction
Free attraction
Entry tickets not included
Step inside the Blue Mosque with your guide to see its six minarets, vast domes and more than 20,000 blue Iznik tiles. Free entry; modest dress required, scarves provided.
20 minutes
Sultanahmet Square Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free attraction
Entry tickets not included
View the ancient Hippodrome square from outside with your guide: the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpent Column and the German Fountain, once the stage for Byzantine chariot races.
15 minutes
Hagia Sophia Details
Enter attraction
Enter attraction
Paid attraction
Entry tickets not included
Visit Hagia Sophia's interior with your guide to see Byzantine mosaics and the great dome. Ticket included in Package A; optional and paid on site with the guided-only package.
15 minutes
Basilica Cistern Details
Enter attraction
Enter attraction
Paid attraction
Entry tickets not included
Package A: descend into the Basilica Cistern with your guide to see its 336 marble columns and the Medusa heads. Guided-only package: ticket optional, paid on site.
15 minutes
Transportation via Walking
Short, easy walks of about 5 minutes between each stop in Sultanahmet; all sites are within a few hundred metres of each other.
Walking time: Approx. 5 minutes
Guests leave on their own
All times are in local time and may change due to weather, road conditions, or other factors. Thank you for your understanding.
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