Istanbul Landmarks: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Basilica Cistern
Overview
Experience Istanbul’s cultural treasures on a compact, expertly guided tour. Explore the majestic Hagia Sophia’s mosaics, marvel at the Blue Mosque’s stunning İznik tiles, and descend into the Basilica Cistern’s mysterious underground chambers. Walk the historic Hippodrome where chariot races once roared. Perfect for travelers short on time, this small-group tour offers rich historical insights with multilingual guides, ensuring a seamless journey through Istanbul’s Byzantine and Ottoman heritage.
What's Included
- Bilingual English- and Turkish-speaking Professional Licensed Tour Guide (in selected language)
- Entrance fees - Hagia Sophia
- Entrance fees - Basilica Cistern
- Food or beverages
Meeting Location
Binbirdirek
At Meydanı Caddesi, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Alemdar
Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
The last spot will be Basilica Cistern, where the tour guide will kindly dismiss the guests, giving suggestions on what to do, what to eat and how to spend the best stay in Istanbul.
What To Expect
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Hippodrome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
The Blue Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Bilingual English- and Turkish-speaking Professional Licensed Tour Guide (in selected language).
- Entrance fees - Hagia Sophia.
- Entrance fees - Basilica Cistern.
- Food or beverages.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Landmarks: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Basilica Cistern is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Landmarks: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Basilica Cistern will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bilingual English- and Turkish-speaking Professional Licensed Tour Guide (in selected language)
- Entrance fees - Hagia Sophia
- Entrance fees - Basilica Cistern
- Food or beverages
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
