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Combo: Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern & Topkapi Palace

Istanbul

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Highlights

  • Explore Istanbul’s top sights in one day with an expert guide sharing rich history and local insights.
  • Visit Hagia Sophia, once a church, then a mosque, holding the world’s largest dome for nearly 1,000 years.
  • Wander around the Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and over 20,000 hand-painted blue tiles.
  • Walk through the Basilica Cistern, an ancient water system with 336 columns. Look out for the mysterious upside-down Medusa heads.
  • Tour Topkapi Palace, seat of Ottoman power for centuries, and home to treasures like the jewel-studded Topkapi Dagger.

Inclusions

  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Visit to Hagia Sophia (entry fee not included)
  • Visit to Basilica Cistern (entry fee not included)
  • Visit to Topkapi Palace (entry fee not included)
  • Entry to Blue Mosque
  • Breaks for coffee and relaxation

Exclusions

  • Food or drinks
  • Admission fee inside Hagia Sophia (25 Euro)
  • Admission fee inside Basilica Cistern (35 Euro)
  • Admission fee inside Topkapi Palace & Harem (50 Euro)

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your experience

Explore Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Topkapi Palace in a single expertly guided day tour.

Getting Started

Meet your guide near DSign Cafe. After a brief introduction, your group will proceed through mandatory security checks at each location. Please allow extra time for these checks, especially during peak season.

Hagia Sophia:

Walk around and witness the grandeur of the Hagia Sophia that has served as both a cathedral and a mosque, showcasing centuries of religious and artistic history.

Blue Mosque:

Step inside the Blue Mosque, widely known for its elegant domes and stunning blue İznik tiles, and marvel at its elegant blend of faith and artistry.

Basilica Cistern:

Venture beneath the city into a 6th-century underground Basilica Cistern, supported by towering marble columns and steeped in mystery, and stand in front of the gigantic Medusa heads.

Topkapi Palace:

Explore the opulent residence of Ottoman sultans at the Topkapi Palace, featuring royal chambers, sacred relics, and sweeping views over the Bosphorus.

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