Istanbul in half a day: route in order
The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- 2 of 4 free; paid: Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern
- Duration
- 3 h 20 min · 09:30–12:46
- Start and finish
- Hagia Sophia → Blue Mosque
- On foot
- ≈ 11 min in total
- Transport
- none — all on foot
- With kids
- fine: short walks
The plan, stop by stop
Times include walking and lunch. Drag a stop by ≡, remove it with the cross or add one nearby — the plan updates.
Istanbul09:30–12:46 · 4 places · 3 h 20 min
Hagia Sophia
· 1 h 15 min · €25
- 3 min on foot
Basilica Cistern
· 45 min · ≈ 1,950–2,250 TL
- 5 min on foot
Hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square)
· 20 min · Free
- 3 min on foot
Blue Mosque
· 45 min · Free
Add nearby
Places near the plan — Yes puts one into the day and the times update.
What the route costs
2 of 4 are free; 2 charge entry — prices below, check them on site.
| 1 | Hagia Sophia | 91 | 1 h 15 min | €25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Basilica Cistern | 70 | 45 min | ≈ 1,950–2,250 TL |
| 3 | Hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square) | 77 | 20 min | Free |
| 4 | Blue Mosque | 86 | 45 min | Free |
| Total | 3 h 10 min | 2 of 4 free |
Sources and fact-check
- Prices, opening hours and time on site come from each place's page, with its own sources and check date
