Basilica Cistern Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Tickets & Audio Guide

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Basilica Cistern Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Tickets & Audio Guide

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Features

3h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Multiple languages

Overview

Experience Istanbul’s top highlights with full flexibility.

Explore Hagia Sophia and its 1,500 years of history, admire the iconic Blue Mosque, and descend into the magical underground world of the Basilica Cistern with its glowing columns and Medusa heads.

Enjoy the freedom to visit whenever you want and dive deeper with immersive audio guides that bring each site to life.

The easiest and most flexible way to discover Istanbul’s heritage at your own pace.

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

Audo guiding service in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish

After your museum tour you can stay inside and discover the Basilica Cistern on your own pace.

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

Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1
- 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1
- 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

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Basilica Cistern Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Tickets & Audio Guide in Multilingual

3h
Opening hours: Fri 09:00-18:30
English

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

£62.66 x 1 Adult£62.66

Total

What's included, what's not

The Supplier emails Entry Tickets and Audio Guide link (if applicable) 24h before reservation date.
Please check your Official Tickets from the Supplier in your postbox(Inbox/Spam).
Basilica Cistern audio guide
Blue Mosque audio guide (entry inside is free)
Entry Ticket to Hagia Sophia
Offline Access to all content after download, including audio narration, text, and maps.
Hagia Sophia audio guide
Entry Ticket to Basilica Cistern
Entry without Official Ticket (Booking Confirmation Post or Voucher not accepted!).
Headphones
Live Guide
Skip security lines (mandatory for all visitors)

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosquei the Basilica Cistern anytime during their regular opening hours.
All tickets and audio-guide instructions are sent 1 day before your activity at 18:00PM (local time).
For same-day bookings, tickets and audios are sent immediately after purchase.
Your Hagia Sophia ticket includes access to the Upper Gallery only. The ground floor is reserved for worship.
Dress code for Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque: Women must cover their hair. Men and women must wear clothing covering their knees. - Security lines cannot be skipped (mandatory for all visitors).
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

Hagia Sophia Mosque

50m
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.

Basilica Cistern

50m
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.

Blue Mosque

45m
Admission ticket included

xplore Hagia Sophia and its 1,500 years of history, admire the iconic Blue Mosque and descend into the magical underground world of the Basilica Cistern with its glowing columns and Medusa heads.

Location

Activity location

Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1
- 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1
- 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

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