Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Opt. Basilica Cistern
Overview
Discover Istanbul’s rich history on a guided walking tour through Sultanahmet. Explore the iconic Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, with the option to visit the magnificent Basilica Cistern.
Meet your professional guide in Sultanahmet Square and begin at the Blue Mosque, famous for its elegant domes, minarets, and beautiful İznik tiles. Continue through the historic Hippodrome, once the heart of Byzantine Constantinople.
Next, visit Hagia Sophia with your included entrance ticket. Admire its remarkable architecture, impressive dome, and centuries of Byzantine and Ottoman heritage.
If you select the extended option, explore the Basilica Cistern, an extraordinary underground reservoir featuring hundreds of marble columns and the famous Medusa heads.
Enjoy a memorable journey through Istanbul’s history and culture with fascinating insights from your knowledgeable guide.
What's Included
- Basilica Cistern Entrance Tickets (if option selected)
- Small-group tour for a more personal experience
- Hagia Sophia Entrance Tickets
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia
- Guided tour of Istanbul's most iconic sites
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Transfer
- Food and drinks
- Personal Expenses
Meeting Location
Binbirdirek
At Meydanı Caddesi, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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German Fountain
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sultanahmet District
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Blue Mosque
50 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Basilica Cistern
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please arrive at the meeting point on time. If you are more than 5 minutes late, the guide will not be able to wait. For the sake of the tour’s atmosphere and flow, we cannot allow late arrivals to join once the tour has started.
- Please be aware that once the tour begins, the guide will be fully focused on leading the group and cannot answer phone calls or assist latecomers.
- Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you on the tour!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours 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).
- Basilica Cistern Entrance Tickets (if option selected).
- Small-group tour for a more personal experience.
- Hagia Sophia Entrance Tickets.
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia.
- Guided tour of Istanbul's most iconic sites.
- Professional licensed tour guide.
- Transfer.
- Food and drinks.
- Personal Expenses.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Opt. Basilica Cistern is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Opt. Basilica Cistern will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Basilica Cistern Entrance Tickets (if option selected)
- Small-group tour for a more personal experience
- Hagia Sophia Entrance Tickets
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia
- Guided tour of Istanbul's most iconic sites
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Transfer
- Food and drinks
- Personal Expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please arrive at the meeting point on time. If you are more than 5 minutes late, the guide will not be able to wait. For the sake of the tour’s atmosphere and flow, we cannot allow late arrivals to join once the tour has started.
- Please be aware that once the tour begins, the guide will be fully focused on leading the group and cannot answer phone calls or assist latecomers.
- Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you on the tour!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
