Guided Tours

Istanbul Mosques: Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque with Entry Tickets

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Enjoy an exciting tour to see 2 of Istanbul’s most famous monuments, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, and save big with this combo ticket!

Highlights

Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Hagia Sophia Mosque, with these entry tickets and learn of its history and architecture from a local guide.
Enjoy a complimentary walking tour of the surrounding Old City, home to some of the most historic sites including the Blue Mosque.
Soak up the Blue Mosque’s carved tiles, painted glass windows, and different elements like its 5 main domes and 6 minarets.
Did you know? The Blue Mosque's interior is lit by 260 windows and offers panoramic views.

Inclusions

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia Mosque entrance tickets to the visiting area
1-hr guided tour of Hagia Sophia
English-speaking guide

Blue Mosque

Entry to the Blue Mosque
1-hr guided tour of the Blue Mosque
English-speaking guide
Old City tour

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Jose

5/5

Jul, 2024

We loved it! The tour guide did an excellent job explaining everything, he was very knowledgeable and friendly. I will continue to used them on my next excursions.

Heon

5/5

Jul, 2024

Well coordinated and the walking tour started as per schedule. Perhaps will be good if the guide could indicate ahead the approximate time to be taken for each tour. I saw people struggling towards to the end of each tour as it took quite a fair bit of time in queuing and in-depth explanation by the guide which is appreciated.

Gillian

5/5

Jul, 2024

Our guide Yuksel was incredible. He knew a lot and had excellent English language skills to easily convey information. My only criticism is that the Blue Mosque visit was too long as it did not require 45minutes. The other two sites had a lot more to see so they were good for time allocation.

Magali

4/5

Jul, 2024

The appointment was a little difficult to find, so we were a little late, but the organizers were flexible and put us on the next tour. The first guide was very good, the second spoke very fast and despite a good English accent, her speed made her less understandable; the 3rd guide was good too.

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Mohd

5/5

Jul, 2024

It was an amazing experience and the best part was our guide Ms Buse. She was so thorough with the history of the places we visited with her and gave us all the details even if they were small. She was very courteous and understanding as we had a toddler with us.

Your Experience

Armed with this super-saver combo ticket, experience Istanbul’s greatest architectural beauties – Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

Hagia Sophia

The journey to Hagia Sophia begins with a meeting at the Blue Mosque, where you'll learn about historical facts and the latest renovations. Continue to the Blue Mosque courtyards and the Old City around it. The city is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk your way through the renowned Hagia Sophia and admire the coexistence of Byzantine and Ottoman art pieces. The Dome, featuring 40 windows, will surely impress you while the Wishing Column is thought to have healing effects! Learn all about the genius of Byzantine architecture and art with the power of storytelling, thanks to your expert English-speaking historian tour guide.

Blue Mosque

Learn about the rich history of Istanbul and the Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, the Islamic faith, and the famous blue Iznik tiles inside the Blue Mosque with your official licensed guide. During the tour, you will have ample opportunities to explore and take amazing photographs of the hand-painted blue tiles that adorn the mosque’s interior walls, the mosque’s five main domes, six minarets, and eight secondary domes. Get enough insights and tips to help you discover independently the rest of your trip.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia

Please note that the security line can take up to 60 minutes in the high season.
If you do not have a scarf or body cover, you can buy them at the entrance (a scarf is 1€ and a body cover is 3€).
Photography and outside food and drinks are allowed.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Dsign Cafe.
Address: Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:10, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.
Landmark: Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, Hippodrome.
Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point with Headout or Istanbul Welcome Card Flags.

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