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Skip-the-Line Istanbul Pass – Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Cistern
(2) Reviews
Fatih
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Unlike standard city tours, this experience gives you skip-the-line access and includes both tickets and professional guiding service. You’ll step inside Istanbul’s three most iconic landmarks the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern ,while learning their hidden stories from a licensed local guide. With small groups and personalized attention, you’ll enjoy a deeper cultural experience that goes beyond just sightseeing.
Know before you go: -The included tickets allow you to skip the ticket line of both, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern, but it is not possible to skip the security line. The security line at Hagia Sophia can take up to 60 minutes in high season. The security ch...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hagia Sophia skip-the-line ticket
Basilica Cistern skip-the-line entry ticket
Basilica Cistern tour
English-speaking guide
Old City highlights tour
Hagia Sophia audio guide
Scarf and body cover at the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
Meeting Points
Departure
At Meydanı Caddesi
Our meeting point is below the trees across from Design Café and the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum at the Hippodrome in Sultanahmet. You can view the location on Google Maps using this link.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/P6mCcvd2SYJ3mdEL8
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Skip-the-Line Istanbul Pass – Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Cistern
(2) Reviews
Fatih
About
Unlike standard city tours, this experience gives you skip-the-line access and includes both tickets and professional guiding service. You’ll step inside Istanbul’s three most iconic landmarks the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern ,while learning their hidden stories from a licensed local guide. With small groups and personalized attention, you’ll enjoy a deeper cultural experience that goes beyond just sightseeing.
Know before you go: -The included tickets allow you to skip the ticket line of both, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern, but it is not possible to skip the security line. The security line at Hagia Sophia can take up to 60 minutes in high season. The security ch...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hagia Sophia skip-the-line ticket
Basilica Cistern skip-the-line entry ticket
Basilica Cistern tour
English-speaking guide
Old City highlights tour
Hagia Sophia audio guide
Scarf and body cover at the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
Meeting Points
Departure
At Meydanı Caddesi
Our meeting point is below the trees across from Design Café and the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum at the Hippodrome in Sultanahmet. You can view the location on Google Maps using this link.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/P6mCcvd2SYJ3mdEL8
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Itinerary
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Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque, built in the 17th century, is one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks. Famous for its six minarets and thousands of dazzling blue Iznik tiles, it remains an active place of worship and a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.
40 minutes
2
Basilica Cistern
Hidden beneath Istanbul’s streets, the Basilica Cistern is a magical underground reservoir built in the 6th century. With its forest of marble columns and the mysterious Medusa heads, it offers a truly atmospheric journey into the city’s past.
***Urgent Information
The Basilica Cistern may undergo renovations after April 24. In such a case, your guided visit will be conducted at either the Theodosius Cistern or the 1001 Columns Cistern.
1 hour
3
Hagia Sophia
A wonder of world heritage, Hagia Sophia has served as a church, mosque, and museum over 1,500 years. Today, it impresses visitors with its massive dome, intricate mosaics, and rich blend of Byzantine and Ottoman history.
1 hour
4
Hippodrome
explore Istanbul's Old City, seeing treasures such as the Million Stone and the Hippodrome, a circus that once served as the social and sporting center of Constantinople. Admire the exterior of the Hagia Sophia and gain fascinating insights into this 2,000-year-old landmark.
