Enjoy flexible tours with passionate guides at legendary locations and the see the most magnificent monuments in Istanbul!
Highlights:
- Explore the mystical Basilica Cistern
- Follow in the footsteps of the Ottoman Empire at Topkapi Palace
- Discover Blue Mosque after its 5 year renovation
- Flexible tour itinerary
- Stay inside the monuments as long as you want
- Take amazing pictures
- Skip the ticket lines at the Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace
(skip the line not available at the Blue Mosque)
Description:
All these three attractions are located very close by to each other in Sultanahmet Square in the heart of the Old City.
Meet your English speaking guide at the Green House across from the Blue Mosque and decide for yourself when you want to visit each attraction. With this Combo you have total flexibility, so you can do all tours in one, two or three days. You can join our daily tours with multiple available departing times, whenever you want.
Blue Mosque Tour
Go on a journey back in time and start with an expedition to the courtyards at the Blue Mosque and the Old City around it, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, step inside the Blue Mosque and admire the architecture and the famous blue Iznik tiles. Learn about Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, the Islamic religion, and Istanbul's rich history from your knowledgable guide.
After the tour you can stay inside as long as you want or head to the next tour.
Basilica Cistern Tour
Skip the long ticket lines with your guide and discover the Basilica Cistern beneath the streets of Istanbul. Wander through the ancient cistern and admire the architecture and Medusa heads from Greek mythology.
After the tour you can stay inside as long as you want or head to the next tour.
Topkapi Palace
Don't wait in the long ticket lines at this top attraction either. With your guide, you will skip the long lines here as well, and enjoy a highlights tour. On this fascinating one-hour-long tour, learn most important facts about the Ottoman Empire.
At the end of these tours, you will have enough information and tips from our passionate guides to help you explore independently for the rest of your time in Istanbul
Included: English speaking guide 1 hour Blue Mosque Tour 1 hour Topkapi Palace Tour 30 minutes Basilica Cistern Tour All entry fees are included Skip the ticket lines with your guide at Basilica and Topkapi. Unlimited stay inside the attractions Free audio guide app for Basilica and Topkapi Flexibility: You can do all tours in one day, in two or even three. Excluded: Harem section of Topkapi Palace
Hotel pick up and drop off
Food, drinks or any other expenses.
Important Information:
- We can not skip the lines at the Blue Mosque
- The security line can take up to 60 minutes in the high season, but don’t worry, your guide will entertain you with interesting stories and facts about Istanbul and the attractions while you are waiting.
- At the Blue Mosque, women are required to cover their knees, shoulders, and chest. Hair should be partially covered with a scarf. Men are required to cover their knees and shoulders. If you do not have a scarf or body cover, you can buy them at the entrance (a scarf is 1€ and a body cover is 3€)
- All the tours end inside the attractions, giving you time to explore at your own pace.
