Guided Tours

Istanbul Mosques: Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque with Entry Tickets

Enjoy an exciting tour to see 2 of Istanbul’s most famous monuments, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, and save big with this combo ticket!

Highlights

Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Hagia Sophia Mosque, with these entry tickets and learn of its history and architecture from a local guide.
Enjoy a complimentary walking tour of the surrounding Old City, home to some of the most historic sites including the Blue Mosque.
Soak up the Blue Mosque’s carved tiles, painted glass windows, and different elements like its 5 main domes and 6 minarets.
Did you know? The Blue Mosque's interior is lit by 260 windows and offers panoramic views.

Inclusions

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia Mosque entrance tickets to the visiting area
1-hr guided tour of Hagia Sophia
English-speaking guide

Blue Mosque

Entry to the Blue Mosque
1-hr guided tour of the Blue Mosque
English-speaking guide
Old City tour

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Monique

4/5

Oct, 2024

Guide was easy to find and delivered what was advertised - an informative tour of both the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sofia. Got to go inside and learn a little of the history and culture of the mosques. Guide was a little hard to hear at times and wait time at Hagia Sofia security line was long and hot. But still a very worthwhile tour!

Jennifer

5/5

Oct, 2024

Tour was fantastic with Busa - she was really informative and had a lovely sense of humour. Everything ran on time and the time at each place was perfect.

Valentina

5/5

Oct, 2024

Our guide Buse was really nice and knowledgable We skipped all the lines and got to know interesting facts about Istanbul history Good price for what you get

Ines

3/5

Oct, 2024

Our first guide, Arda, who took us around the first two sites was fantastic. Really knowledgeable and went at the right pace. However, our second guide, Martin rushed through explanations at the entrance to Topkapi palace, then used his QRs to scan us into the Harem and left. We hadn't actually been into any of the rooms or sites with him. He also pressured every one in the group to give him a tip before he left.

Paros

5/5

Oct, 2024

It was a really great tour. Our tour guide, Ali was very professional and kind. I highly recommend the program to everyone.

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Your Experience

Armed with this super-saver combo ticket, experience Istanbul’s greatest architectural beauties – Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

Hagia Sophia

The journey to Hagia Sophia begins with a meeting at the Blue Mosque, where you'll learn about historical facts and the latest renovations. Continue to the Blue Mosque courtyards and the Old City around it. The city is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk your way through the renowned Hagia Sophia and admire the coexistence of Byzantine and Ottoman art pieces. The Dome, featuring 40 windows, will surely impress you while the Wishing Column is thought to have healing effects! Learn all about the genius of Byzantine architecture and art with the power of storytelling, thanks to your expert English-speaking historian tour guide.

Blue Mosque

Learn about the rich history of Istanbul and the Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, the Islamic faith, and the famous blue Iznik tiles inside the Blue Mosque with your official licensed guide. During the tour, you will have ample opportunities to explore and take amazing photographs of the hand-painted blue tiles that adorn the mosque’s interior walls, the mosque’s five main domes, six minarets, and eight secondary domes. Get enough insights and tips to help you discover independently the rest of your trip.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia

Please note that the security line can take up to 60 minutes in the high season.
If you do not have a scarf or body cover, you can buy them at the entrance (a scarf is 1€ and a body cover is 3€).
Photography and outside food and drinks are allowed.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Dsign Cafe.
Address: Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:10, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.
Landmark: Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, Hippodrome.
Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point with Headout or Istanbul Welcome Card Flags.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point