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Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque Tickets

Duration: 3 Hours
Tour Type: Sharing
Language: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish

Discover three of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with one flexible sightseeing package. Explore the magnificent Hagia Sophia, admire the architectural beauty of the Blue Mosque, and step into the mysterious underground world of the Basilica Cistern.

Enjoy priority access to major attractions, informative audio guides, and the freedom to visit at your own pace throughout the day.

Tour Highlights
Priority access to Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern
Explore Istanbul’s most famous historical and cultural landmarks
Self-guided experience with detailed audio guides
Flexible entry during opening hours on your selected date
Learn about 1,500 years of history at Hagia Sophia
Discover the underground Basilica Cistern with its impressive columns and famous Medusa heads
Visit the Blue Mosque and admire its stunning interior and architecture
Digital tickets delivered directly by email

What’s Included
Priority access to Hagia Sophia
Priority access to Basilica Cistern
Hagia Sophia audio guide
Basilica Cistern audio guide
Blue Mosque audio guide
Flexible visiting times during opening hours
Digital tickets sent by email

Not Included
Live guided tour
Hotel transfers
Skip-the-security-line access
Attraction Opening Hours
Basilica Cistern
Open daily: 09:00 – 18:00
Last admission: 17:00
Valid for entry anytime during opening hours
Hagia Sophia
Open daily: 09:00 – 19:00
Last admission: 18:00
Valid for entry anytime during opening hours
Friday: Tourist visits are suspended during Friday prayers (12:00 – 14:00)
Blue Mosque
Open daily: 09:00 – 17:00
Entry is free of charge
Tourist visits are only permitted outside prayer times

Recommended visiting times:
08:30 – 11:30
13:00 – 14:30
15:30 – 16:45

Important Information
Tickets and audio guide instructions are sent by email one day before the activity at 18:00 (local time).
For same-day bookings, tickets and audio guides are sent immediately after purchase.
Audio guides are accessed on your personal smartphone. Please download them before your visit.
Hagia Sophia admission includes access to the Upper Gallery level only. The ground floor remains reserved for worship.
Security screening is mandatory for all visitors and cannot be skipped.
Waiting times may be longer during public holidays and religious celebrations.
Ongoing restoration work may be visible inside and outside Hagia Sophia.

Dress Code
Visitors to Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque must follow the dress code:
Women are required to cover their hair.
Men and women must wear clothing that covers the knees and shoulders.
Accessibility

This experience is not suitable for:
Wheelchair users
Stroller users
Additional Notice

The Basilica Cistern may undergo renovation works after 24 April. If access is restricted, visits may be arranged at either the Theodosius Cistern or the 1001 Columns Cistern as an alternative.

Meeting Point
Meeting point details will be provided according to the selected booking option.

What's Included

  • Priority access to Hagia Sophia Priority access to Basilica Cistern Hagia Sophia audio guide Basilica Cistern audio guide Blue Mosque audio guide Flexible visiting times during opening hours Digital tickets sent by email

What's Excluded

  • Live guided tour Hotel transfers Skip-the-security-line access