Hagia Sophia Basilica Cistern and Bosphorus Cruise Tickets

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Hagia Sophia Basilica Cistern and Bosphorus Cruise Tickets

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Features

5h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Multiple languages

Overview

Fast and Easy Access. Visit one of the most famous landmarks with a pre-booked entry ticket and start exploring right away.

Your ticket will be sent to you by email 24 hours before your visit — please remember to check your inbox and spam folder.

Begin your journey at Hagia Sophia with priority entry and explore its massive dome, imperial gates, and ancient mosaics using your included audio guide.

Continue at your own pace to the Basilica Cistern, where the audio guide leads you through its atmospheric underground hall, Medusa columns, and shimmering reflections.

Visit both attractions whenever you want—full flexibility, no fixed schedule.

After your visits, enjoy a relaxing Bosphorus cruise passing palaces, mosques, and bridges for unforgettable views.

PLEASE NOTE: IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SKIP OR BYPASS SECURITY CHECKS AT THE ENTRANCE. DURING THE HIGH SEASON, WAITING TIMES FOR SECURITY MAY TAKE UP TO ONE HOUR.

Activity location

Basilica Cistern
- Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3
- 34410, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

Basilica Cistern
- Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3
- 34410, Istanbul, Turkiye

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Hagia Sophia Basilica Cistern and Bosphorus Cruise Tickets in Multilingual

5h
Opening hours: Mon 09:00-18:30
English

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

£77.90 x 1 Adult£77.90

Total

What's included, what's not

90 min. Boat Admission Ticket
Priority access to Hagia Sophia
The Supplier emails Tickets and Multilingual Audio Guide link 24h before reservation date.
Offline Access to all content after download, including audio narration, text, and maps.
Priority access to Basilica Cistern
Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia and Bosphorus Cruise Audio Guides
No hotel pickup or drop off service
Food or drink
Headphones
Live Guide

Know before you book

Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You will receive your tickets in a separate email 24 hours before your visit. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam folder
Dress code required for Hagia Sophia: women must cover hair; everyone must cover knees.
You skip the ticket line. But nobody can skip security line (airport style).
Restoration work is ongoing inside and outside Hagia Sophia.
Your Bosphorus Cruise ticket is valid for any hourly departure (10:00–18:00) from Eminönü Turyol Pier.
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Basilica Cistern

45m
Admission ticket included

Discover the enchanting Basilica Cistern, Istanbul’s ancient underground water reservoir built in 532 during the reign of Emperor Justinian I. Hidden beneath the streets of the Old Town near Hagia Sophia, this vast chamber features dim lighting, vaulted brick ceilings and hundreds of marble columns reflected in still waters — creating a mysterious and cinematic atmosphere. PLEASE NOTE: IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SKIP OR BYPASS SECURITY CHECKS AT THE ENTRANCE. DURING THE HIGH SEASON, WAITING TIMES FOR SECURITY MAY TAKE UP TO ONE HOUR.

Hagia Sophia Mosque

1h
Admission ticket included

Discover the grandeur of Hagia Sophia with Skip-the-Ticket Line Entry, a timeless architectural masterpiece that has served as a Byzantine cathedral, Ottoman mosque, and now a functioning mosque. Bypass the long ticket queues and embark on a Self-Guided Audio Tour, uncovering the rich history and cultural significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at the stunning dome, intricate Byzantine mosaics, and Islamic calligraphy panels, a breathtaking fusion of two great empires. Learn about the transformation of Hagia Sophia over the centuries and its enduring role as one of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks. The supplier, Cosmic Tickets & Audios, will email you 24 hours before your reservation date with your entry ticket and the audio guide activation link. PLEASE NOTE: The last admission is 1 hour before closing time. Security checks are mandatory for all visitors. It is not possible to skip the security lines, which may result in a brief wait at the entrance.

Turyol Eminönü

2h
Admission ticket included

Set sail on a scenic 90-minute cruise along the Bosphorus Strait — the waterway that splits Istanbul between Europe and Asia. Glide past historic shores, palaces, mosques and waterfront mansions as the city reveals itself from a unique, water-level perspective. This relaxing boat ride combines stunning views with a pleasant breeze and gives you a completely different angle on Istanbul’s layered history and skyline. Eminönü, Galata Bridge, Galata Tower, Maiden Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Üsküdar, see the Asian Side and European side of Istanbul and much more. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SHARED BOAT TOUR; SEAT SELECTION IS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE BOAT OCCUPANCY LEVEL MAY VARY DEPENDING ON DAILY DEMAND. THE CRUISE IS NOT A NON-STOP 90-MINUTE JOURNEY. THE BOAT MAKES SHORT STOPS FOR PASSENGER BOARDING AND DISEMBARKING ALONG THE ROUTE.

Location

Activity location

Basilica Cistern
- Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3
- 34410, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

Basilica Cistern
- Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3
- 34410, Istanbul, Turkiye

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