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Istanbul Highlights: Hagia Sophia & More
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268 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.
- Please arrive at the meeting point on time. If you are more than 5 minutes late, the guide will not be able to wait. For the sake of the tour’s atmosphere and flow, we cannot…
- 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.
- Please arrive at the meeting point on time. If you are more than 5 minutes late, the guide will not be able to wait. For the sake of the tour’s atmosphere and flow, we cannot allow late arrivals to join once the tour has started.
- Please be aware that once the tour begins, the guide will be fully focused on leading the group and cannot answer phone calls or assist latecomers.
- Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you on the tour!
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
4.9
(268 Ratings)
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Deborah_m
Feb 13, 2026
Excellent Tour - We had a pleasant and informative tour, seeing the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofia and the Basilica Cistern. Our guide was very knowledgeable about all three sites, and made sure we got to see everything. Would recommend.
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Kevin_b
Feb 10, 2026
Worth Skipping the Line - It was very convenient to skip the long line and go straight down. Our guide was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor.
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Leh01
Feb 8, 2026
Great tour - Great tour, Eve was our guide, she was great! very informative and made it very interesting.
This tour means we Skipped the queue for each place and there was no waiting around.
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555saviod
Feb 7, 2026
Istanbul Tour with Ece = Fantastic!! - Excellent tour. Our guide, Ece, was fantastic!! I would definitely recommend anyone travelling to Istanbul to book this tour!
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Kenkw6852yu
Feb 6, 2026
Great experience well work the cost - Guide was very personable, informative, efficient. Great use of our time and we enjoyed being with her.
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Junyoung_a
Feb 5, 2026
great experience w Can.... - great experience w Can.
Good pace of touring and sightseeing.
Nice explanation of the sights was very helpful
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12katharinej
Feb 1, 2026
An interesting, informative, and well-paced tour of top sites - We had a great experience with Emre as our tour guide! He provided great explanations of all the sites — it was interesting, informative, and moved at an appropriate pace. I recommend the cistern add-on too!
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Katharine_j
Feb 1, 2026
We really enjoyed our... - We really enjoyed our tour with Emre! He provided great explanations of all the sights. Would highly recommend this tour as an efficient and informative way to see some major Istanbul sights (including the Cistern add-on!)
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Janka_j
Jan 30, 2026
I had a great experience,... - I had a great experience, Emre is an excellent guide, he talked about the buildings, the history, culture, religion, etc. in great detail, it was really interesting and informative! Thank you!
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Peggy_h
Jan 26, 2026
The guide, Emre, was very... - The guide, Emre, was very good. He was knowledgable, shared history and current information, and answered all of the group's questions.
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