Istanbul Legends of Istanbul Live Show Ticket Near Hagia Sophia

At Legends of Istanbul, we bring Istanbul's myths, historical figures and defining moments to the stage through live performance, digital projections, music, choreography and visual effects. Our show is performed at our Sultanahmet venue near Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern.

The production features 15 costumed actors and eight stories connected to Istanbul's history and legends, including Medusa, the Maiden's Tower, Hezarfen Ahmet Celebi, the Conquest of Constantinople, Hurrem Sultan, Mimar Sinan, Mevlana Rumi and Hagia Sophia. The narration is in English with Turkish subtitles.

Experience Schedule

- Hagia Sophia - The story of the city's historic monument and the empires connected to it

- The Conquest of Constantinople - Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror and the events of 1453

- Hezarfen Ahmet Celebi - The legendary flight from Galata Tower across the Bosphorus

- Hurrem Sultan - A theatrical portrayal of power and palace life in the Ottoman court

- The Curse of Medusa - The myth of Medusa connected with the Basilica Cistern

- Mevlana - Poetry, music and whirling inspired by Rumi's teachings

- Mimar Sinan - The story of the Ottoman architect and his architectural legacy

- Maiden's Tower - The legends and stories associated with the tower in the Bosphorus

Ticket Options

Standard Ticket

- Admission to the Legends of Istanbul live show

- English narration with Turkish subtitles

VIP Front Row Ticket

- Admission to the Legends of Istanbul live show

- Front-row seating

- Limited availability