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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Somnath

5/5

Sep, 2024

Headlit : 3/5 ; Arda (the guide) : 5/5 It was all about Arda our guide, Headout is just an exchange who know nothing after payment. - he accomodated us in his group, even though "Headout" had stopped taking our calls and showed no empathy. He showed what tourism means - he was very patient and allowed time for queries or questions - he was an open minded fellow and knew what would interest which person in the group and was allowing time for that

Miriam

3/5

Aug, 2024

2 of the guides were excellent. The third one, that took us to Santa Sofia at 11:30 was very, very rude to one of the families on the group, the lady was almost in tears. I felt very uncomfortable and it spoilt the tour for me.

Meganrose

3/5

Aug, 2024

Great to be part of a guided tour and be able to skip the queues. While our tour guide was very nice and clearly knowledgeable about the subject matter, he was difficult to understand at times and spent far too long talking. There were periods where we were standing in the hot sun (on the street outside the Hagia Sofia) or sitting on the floor (inside the Blue Mosque) for 30-40+ minutes - this was very uncomfortable and meant we had less time to enjoy the sites at our leisure. There was also a break for lunch not outlined in the ticket which meant the overall tour took hours longer than anticipated.

Christiana

3/5

Aug, 2024

Despite the guide's efforts to make it a nice experience (he was sympathic and knowledgeable), the experience was just OK. I'd expect us to have ear devices to be able to hear the guide regardless of the crowd surrounding us. With no devices, we had to keep finding spaces to get together and hear him out. Plus, the tour said it would end at 2pm but finally the guide suggested a pause for coffee, which meant it ended past 3pm. It was sold as if we were buying tickets for stuff that were free any way, like Blue mosque and audio guides. It was OK, but the whole experience did not feel very professional. Combined with my terrible experience the day before at Topkapi Palace Museum & Harem, I don't think I ever will buy tickets from Headout again.

Sónia

3/5

Aug, 2024

Unfortunately, I lost my internet connection and arrived 15 minutes late. I visited all three sites on my own because they wouldn't let me join the group (???) . I didn't understand why they added the Blue Mosque to the price when it was free. I won't be buying tickets here again.

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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.

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