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ViatorShore Excursion
Istanbul Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern Guided Tour with Tickets
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2 hoursEnglish guide
From / guest
$148USD · taxes incl.
// what to expect
Enjoy included admission tickets for Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern. Visit two major highlights of Istanbul on a small-group tour led by an expert guide. Explore the world-famous Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern with tickets. Learn about the history and culture of the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires. Get tips from your guide at the end of the tour to explore Istanbul. Benefit from convenient pickup at Galata Port or meeting point in Sultanahmet.
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// good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Operated by
- Viator
// Istanbul, Turkey information
// the details
Professional and local guide with a license
Priority entry tickets for Hagia Sophia
Priority entry tickets for Basilica Cistern
Starting from Galata Port (If this option is selected)
Headsets to hear the guide better
2 hours guided tour
Transport to the meeting spot
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will have to pass through airport-style security.
- Hagia Sophia may be closed unannounced due to high-level state visits.
- If Basilica Cistern is closed we visit Şerefiye (cistern of Theodosius) or Binbirdirek (Cistern of Philoxenos).
- Expect long lines to enter the Hagia Sophia, especially during holidays.
- Basilica Cistern has 50 steps going down and then up. There is no lift.
- Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
- Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
- Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
- The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility.
- Please note that both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Shorts, sleeveless tops, and other revealing attire are not permitted inside.
- Please note that women are required to wear a headscarf when entering the mosque.
- Please note that wearing or displaying any specific religious symbols or attire is not permitted.
- You are not allowed to bring signs, symbols, banners, flags, documents, drawings, or any materials representing political, ideological, or religious beliefs inside the Hagia Sophia.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Please note that the 'Starting from Galata Port' option is available only for cruise guests.
- Please note that children under 7 are not permitted on this tour.
- Please note that skip-the-line access is available for adults only. Children under the age of 7 do not benefit from this access.
- Please note that Hagia Sophia is currently undergoing restoration, which may temporarily affect visibility in some areas. These works are carried out independently of the tour.
2 hours
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
// operating schedule
Operates
Daily
Departure times
9:00 AM · 10:30 AM · 11:00 AM · 1:30 PM
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