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Highlights
- A licensed English guide accompanies you to explain minaret design and their role in prayer.
- View the marble courtyard, cascading domes, and massive columns called elephant feet.
- Walk from the mosque through the Old City to see the Hippodrome and ancient relics.
- Add a cruise or other visits like Hagia Sophia or the Cistern for extra sights.
Your Experience
Start your journey through the city's most famous spots at the Blue Mosque and continue into the Old City. Add-ons give you the chance to dig further into the area's long past.
Meeting the Guide
Meet your licensed English-speaking guide at the designated location. Tickets get checked before entry, and the guide handles any dress code needs, including providing scarves.
The Blue Mosque
Walk inside this recognizable landmark for a guided session focused on its architecture and religion. You will learn about history and the role in Ottoman times while hearing from your guide.
- Receive expert insight on design and religious importance.
- Move through the interior looking at domes, tiles, and the prayer hall.
- Let the guide assist with what you wear during the visit.
Optional Destinations
Hagia Sophia
Optional guided time here includes 1.5 hours with skip-the-line entry. The commentary covers the shift from a cathedral to a mosque along with its mosaics and structure.
Basilica Cistern
This 30-minute guided visit covers the underground space built by Byzantines centuries ago. You will walk among columns and waterways while gaining historical context.
Topkapi Palace
Choose a 1-hour tour to explore the Ottoman Empire seat and its quarters. Skip-the-line access is provided alongside expert commentary on court life and history.
Bosphorus Cruise
If you select this, a 1.5-hour trip along the strait is arranged. You can use a guide in up to ten languages and receive a map.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guided 1-hour tour at the Blue Mosque
- Entry access to the Blue Mosque
- English-speaking licensed expert guide
- Walking tour around Istanbul's Old City
- Istanbul Old Town map
- Optional 1.5-hour Bosphorus cruise ticket
- Optional multilingual audio guide for cruise
- Optional Bosphorus cruise map
- Optional 1.5-hour guided tour of Hagia Sophia
- Optional skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia
- Optional 30-minute guided tour at Basilica Cistern
- Optional skip-the-line entry to Basilica Cistern
- Optional 1-hour guided tour of Topkapi Palace
- Optional skip-the-line access to Topkapi Palace
- Personal expenses
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Bring comfortable shoes and a water bottle for exploring historic sites
- Carry local currency or payment method for meals and souvenirs
- Download the audio app beforehand to avoid network issues
- Your guide will provide scarves for dress code requirements if needed
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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