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Istanbul Highlights: Hagia Sophia & More
4.9
196 Ratings
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Join a 3-hour guided tour to explore Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Basilica Cistern. Enjoy the experience in small groups with skip-the-line tickets provided. Discover the rich Ottoman and Byzantine history of Istanbul.
Join a 3-hour guided tour to explore Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Basilica Cistern. Enjoy the experience in small groups with skip-the-line tickets provided. Discover the rich Ottoman and Byzantine history of Istanbul.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- German Fountain - Located in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Square, the German Fountain is a neo-Byzantine style monument, presented by Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1901, and is celebrated for its golden mosaic dome.
- Sultanahmet Square - As the historic center of Istanbul, Sultanahmet Square was once the Hippodrome of Constantinople and now hosts iconic…
- German Fountain - Located in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Square, the German Fountain is a neo-Byzantine style monument, presented by Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1901, and is celebrated for its golden mosaic dome.
- Sultanahmet Square - As the historic center of Istanbul, Sultanahmet Square was once the Hippodrome of Constantinople and now hosts iconic landmarks such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the German Fountain.
- Blue Mosque - Known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, the Blue Mosque is Istanbul’s most renowned mosque, constructed in the 17th century. It is famous for its six minarets, grand dome, and exquisite blue İznik tiles.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia stands as Istanbul’s most iconic monument, initially built as a Byzantine cathedral in 537. It later served as an Ottoman mosque, then a museum, and is currently a functioning mosque, admired for its vast dome and beautiful mosaics.
- Basilica Cistern - The Basilica Cistern is an underground marvel in Istanbul, constructed in the 6th century to supply water to the Byzantine Empire. It is renowned for its forest of marble columns, atmospheric lighting, and the enigmatic Medusa head bases.
What's Included
- Priority admission tickets to Basilica Cistern (if option is selected)
- Small-group tour for a more personal experience
- Professional licensed tour guide
- 3 hrs guided tour of Istanbul’s most iconic sites
- Priority admission tickets to Hagia Sophia
- Priority admission tickets to Basilica Cistern (if option is selected)
- Small-group tour for a more personal experience
- Professional licensed tour guide
- 3 hrs guided tour of Istanbul’s most iconic sites
- Priority admission tickets to Hagia Sophia
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- A headscarf is required for women when visiting the Hagia Sophia Mosque.
- The Blue Mosque is an active place of worship; visitors may need to wait outside during prayer times.
- A headscarf is required for women when visiting the Hagia Sophia Mosque.
- The Blue Mosque is an active place of worship; visitors may need to wait outside during prayer times.
Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
Please meet at the German Foutnain, Our guide will hold a sign of Tourmania.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(196 Ratings)
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Fjonnad
Nov 27, 2025
a tour with a queen - We arrived late due to heavy traffic. I immediately alerted the guide. She let the others into the palace and returned for us. I couldn't thank her more.
We ended up with a private tour with her, where she told us stories about the history and the cool little details of Topkapi Palace.
Our guide was a true queen ;)
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Arul_f
Nov 24, 2025
Very informative tour;... - Very informative tour; was a small group. The guide was patient and handled queries, requests quite well.
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O337hgseanc
Nov 22, 2025
Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia and Cistern tour - Ece was an amazing guide. She was informative, personable and extremely accommodating for members of our small group that required addition time to navigate the spaces without disrupting the remainder of the group’s experience. We would recommend this tour to any visitor.
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Asiera242
Nov 22, 2025
Tour with Emre - Amazing experience visiting the old town peninsula, our guide Emre simply went above and beyond to make our experience enjoyable and culturally enriching :)
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709helles
Nov 21, 2025
Great value for money - We had the Basilica Cistern included and wouldn't have missed it! Ece, our guide, did a good job. We can recommend this tour. Great value for money.
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Angela_t
Nov 19, 2025
Worth it! - It was a nice walk and very knowledgeable tour guide. Our guide pointed out things we wouldn’t have known about had we taken our own self guided tour. I highly recommend taking a tour with a guide to get the full experience!
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Ina
Nov 15, 2025
Hagia Sophia - It was fantastic, our guide Ece could not have been better , she accompanied us great and humorous and dedicated told us all the details
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146ainuraa
Nov 15, 2025
Really cool guide - Very informative and comfortable tour! Our tour guide was nice and answered all our questions. Definetly recommend this company
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743mike
Nov 13, 2025
Memorable Experience - Very informative and insightful guided tour of these incredible sites.
Our guide was very experienced and knowledgeable and the small group size enhanced the experience.
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Climber45565733590
Nov 15, 2025
A must in Istanbul - This is a great tour. We visited the Blue mosque, Hagia Sofia, and Basilica Cistern. The latter is optional but is a must, and you get to skip the queue. Baris was our guide and did an excellent tour. Really informative.
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