Istanbul Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Basilica Cistern Tour

On this tour of the mosques and palaces of Istanbul, we will discover the masterpieces of Ottoman architecture and see emblematic buildings such as the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.

Tour Details

At the indicated time, we will meet at Dsign Café to begin our tour of the mosques and palaces of Istanbul. We will discover the secrets of Ottoman architecture and the city's most representative buildings.

The first stop of the tour will be the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, commonly known as the Blue Mosque, named for the beautiful blue mosaics decorating its structure.

Next, we will stroll around the Sultanahmet District to learn about its history. During our walk, we will see the iconic Hagia Sophia. Since its construction in the 6th century, this site has served as a basilica, Orthodox church, and mosque.

Today, Hagia Sophia is a museum representing the confluence of religions in Turkey. We will admire its impressive central dome and view the semi-domes and minarets from the exterior.

Following our visit to Hagia Sophia, you will have 30 minutes of free time for lunch at a nearby restaurant.

Next, we will enter the Cistern Basilica, also known as the Submerged Palace.

Finally, after a total of 3.5 hours, the tour will conclude in the Sultanahmet District. Görü?ürüz!