Guided Hagia Sofia, Blue mosque, Basilica Cistern- Grand Bazaar
Overview
Skip the long lines to get inside the Hagia Sofia and Basilica Cistern.
Att! Tickets provided but are extra to be paid to the guide while on tour. Please check the exclusions for the ticket prices.
Tick most of the top sites of old Istanbul off your travel bucket list with our specialized small group tour.
It is a fully-guided tour inside Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome and Grand bazar. ( on Sundays Grand bazaar is closed it will be substituted with Spice bazaar).
Along the way stop to hear the stories of the
Roman Hippodrome (including
Egyptian Obelisk, and
Serpent Column German Fountain ),
Million stone,
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Guiding inside the sites
- Profesional licensed English speaking guide
- Tickets will be provided in advance and there won't be time wasting in ticket lines
- Hotel pick up
- Lunch. Your guide will suggest you some local restaurants at the end of the tour for lunch.
Meeting Location
Binbirdirek
At Meydanı Caddesi, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Beyazıt
34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
On Sunday, Grand bazaar is closed to the tour will end at the Spice Bazaar.
What To Expect
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Blue Mosque
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hippodrome
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Grand Bazaar
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vezirhan Handmade Carpets & Klims
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Kids age 6 + will be charged as adults
- Kids 5 and lower years old free of charge and need have their ID or passport to prof their age.
- Ladies need to bring a scarf to cover their hair while inside the Blue mosque and Hagai Sofia
- Please wear clothes covering shoulders and knees for both women and men
- Grand bazaar is close on Sundays, it will be substitute with Spice Bazaar
- Grand Bazaar and Spice bazaars are closed on religious days, it will be substituted with Arasta Bazaar
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-68538P7
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