Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia: Entry Ticket + Guided Tour
About this experience
Start in Sultanahmet by meeting your guide at the Blue Mosque, which features over 21,000 İznik tiles and was commissioned by Sultan Ahmet I. Learn about Ottoman architecture, mosque etiquette, and its historical context.
Next, go to the Hagia Sophia, a former grand church turned mosque. See its large dome, Byzantine mosaics, and Islamic calligraphy together in one place. Listen as your guide shares the history of the sultans' tombs and their significance.
Walk through the Hippodrome to see ancient obelisks and Roman remnants, then visit the Arasta Bazaar, a marketplace behind the Blue Mosque from the 17th century. Enjoy some tea or look for unique souvenirs nearby. End your tour in Sultanahmet Square with useful tips for further exploring Istanbul.
Know before you go
- Duration
- 3 hr
- Guide language
- English · German
- Audio guide languages
- English · German
- Smartphone ticket
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Meeting point
- 40 At Meydanı Caddesi
What’s included
- Entry ticket
- Live guide
- Guided tour
- Small-group tour
- Headset to hear the guide
What’s not included
- Transportation
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