Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Small-Group Tour with ticket

Name: Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Small-Group Tour with ticket
Brand: Viator
Price: 45.81 USD
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4.8(494)2 hr 30 minGerman, EnglishBook 2 hours aheadIstanbul, Turkey

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This tour is designed as a complete introduction to Istanbul, combining the city’s most important monuments with clear historical context. Starting in Sultanahmet Square, your guide connects Byzantine and Ottoman history, helping you understand how Istanbul evolved from Constantinople into the city you see today.

With skip-the-line access and guided visits to Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, you’ll explore both Christian and Islamic landmarks in one seamless experience. The walk through the Hippodrome adds depth, revealing how public life once unfolded in the Byzantine capital. With a small group and expert guide, the focus is on understanding, not rushing—so each site feels meaningful rather than overwhelming.

Included

2.5 hours walking tour at a relaxed pace
Starting from Galata Port (If this option is selected)
Small group tour for a more interactive experience
Expert guide for insider's knowledge of the city
Pre-reserved tickets for the Hagia Sophia
Guided tour for the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia

Not included

Transport to the meeting spot

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5 options

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What you'll do

Sultanahmet Square
Istanbul, Turkiye
Check out Istanbul’s greatest monuments on this small-group walking tour. Meet your expert guide in Sultanahmet Square, the historic heart of the Old Town, where the tour begins with an introduction to the city’s layered history. The experience includes skip-the-line tickets and expert guides, making it an ideal way to explore Istanbul’s most important sites.
15 minAdmission included
Blue Mosque
Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul, Turkiye
The Blue Mosque is the most visited monument in Istanbul, and the Sultanahmet neighborhood is named after this iconic structure. Marvel at this imperial Ottoman mosque, commissioned by Sultan Ahmed I and the last mosque built on such a grand scale. Enjoy a comprehensive guided visit as your guide explains its architecture, symbolism, and role as an active place of worship. Afterwards, take time to enjoy the spacious courtyard, offering beautiful views of daily life in modern Istanbul, and enjoy a gentle stroll through the surrounding neighborhood.
1 hourAdmission included
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul, Turkiye
Visit the Hagia Sophia with pre-reserved tickets and witness the most significant site of the Greek Orthodox tradition in Istanbul. Learn how it was converted into a mosque following the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople. Inside, see elements of a church and a mosque standing side by side, from the vast basilica dome and towering minarets to mosaics, paintings, and marble columns. Discover how İznik tiles were added over time, how the remarkable Virgin Mary mosaic was created, and why Ottoman sultans were buried in the courtyard.
1 hourAdmission included
Hippodrome
At MeydanI Cd No:21, Istanbul, Turkiye
Walk the famous hippodrome of Constantinople. Learn about the obelisks that adorn the square. Take a break between two major monuments for the best views and learn about the significance of the hippodrome during the Byzantine times of the city.
15 min

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Pickup details

CHOOSE THIS OPTION IF YOU ARE ON A CRUISE SHIP ONLY! We will meet at Galataport Clock Tower Square, next to the clock tower. Your guide will be holding a sign that says "Walks In Europe."

We meet at Ersoy Bufe. This is a small food kiosk just by the side of the Hippodrome in Sultanahmet Square. It is across the German Fountain. Your guide will be in front of the Ersoy Bufe with a sign that says, “Walks in Europe.”

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are functioning mosques and they can be closed to visitors for any reason, even without pre-notice (for a high-level state visit, for example)
Istanbul has notoriously bad traffic. Give more time to get to the meeting spot than you may have planned
Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
I is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.