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Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern: Guided Tour

Gain entry to two top attractions in Istanbul with a combo deal

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DurationFlexible visit
LocationIstanbul

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Basilica Cistern

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Hagia Sophia Mosque

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The experience

Gain entry to two top attractions in Istanbul with a combo deal

Join a guided tour of the Hagia Sophia, that bridges two great empires of Byzantine and Ottoman.

Your guide will lead you through its halls, explaining the symbolism behind its golden mosaics, grand dome, and the fusion of Christian and Islamic artistry.

After Hagia Sophia, go to the Basilica Cistern, explore its underground marvels, and learn about its engineering.

Conclude your tour at the Hagia Sophia, where your guide will share its history and artistic treasures.

What’s included

  • Entry to Hagia Sophia
  • Entry to Basilica Cistern
  • Live guide
  • Guided tour
  • Free time

Not included

  • Scarves (available for purchase onsite)

Where to go

Hagia Sophia

10 At Meydanı Caddesi

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Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Guests must cover their knees and shoulders. Women must cover hair

Only Turkish citizens are allowed in the prayer area of Hagia Sophia

The Hagia Sophia guided tour is of 1 hour

The Basilica Cistern guided tour is of 45 minutes

There is a restoration work inside the Hagia Sophia

Before purchase

This ticket does not allow you to skip the security line at Hagia Sophia, which can take up to 60 minutes.

How to use

Meet your guide at the Design Cafe in front of the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum located on the Hippodrome, right next to the Egyptian Obelisk

Show your smartphone guide to the guide at the start of the tour

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