Guided walking tour · Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Cistern of Theodosius

A guided walk around Sultanahmet, visiting the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Cistern of Theodosius.

Rating on Viator
4.8 out of 5 from 662 reviews
Duration
2–3 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £47 per person
Group size
Up to 15 people
Fitness level
Moderate
Children
All ages
Run by
Tourmania
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Photo from the tour: Istanbul Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Cistern of Theodosius
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Where the tour goes

  1. German Fountain10 min
  2. Sultanahmet Square20 min
  3. Blue Mosque30 min
  4. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque1 hr · entry included
  5. Basilica Cistern

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Small-group tour for a more personal experience
  • Professional licensed tour guide
  • Priority admission tickets to the Cistern (if option is selected)
  • 3 hrs guided tour of Istanbul's most iconic sites
  • Priority admission tickets to Hagia Sophia

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Access

  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Istanbul

  • Price: from £47. 10 of the other 13 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £90.
  • Reviews: 2 of the other 13 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 15 people. 2 of the other 12 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 3.9 km in about 52 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Istanbul

Istanbul's historic peninsula holds Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar within walking distance, with ferries across the Bosphorus.

Terrain. Hilly, with steep streets in Galata, Balat and around the bazaars.

Distances. The Hagia Sophia to the Grand Bazaar is about 15 minutes; Galata Bridge to Taksim about 30, uphill.

Read the full Istanbul walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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