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

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

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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."

Redemption Instructions

Please meet your guide and join the tour. Your voucher is not an admission ticket.

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. 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.
Duration: 15 mins
2. 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.
Duration: 60 mins
3. 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.
Duration: 60 mins
4. 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.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

Transport to the meeting spot

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

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.

Women are required to wear a headscarf when entering the mosque.

Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Shorts, sleeveless tops, and other revealing attire are not permitted inside.

You are not allowed to bring signs, symbols, banners, flags, documents, drawings, or any materials representing political, ideological, or religious beliefs inside the Hagia Sophia.

Please note that the 'Starting from Galata Port' option is available only for cruise guests.

Please note that skip-the-line access is available for adults only. Children under the age of 7 do not benefit from this access.

Please note that children under 7 are not permitted on this tour.

Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

Supplied by Walks In Europe

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