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Small Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Bazaar

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Overview

Discover Istanbul's rich Culture and history with our experienced guides. Skip the Museum Ticket Queues with your guide.

Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Brief Handicraft Presentation next to Grand Bazaar (Optional, guest may opt to explore the bazaar on their own) in a Half Day Tour

Why You Should Choose This Tour

✔ Door-to-door service with hotel pick-up and drop-off
(Centrally located hotels on the European side; pick-up begins up to 1 hour before tour start)

✔ All entrance tickets included — no separate payments on the day

✔ Small-group experience for a more personal and relaxed tour

Enjoy Istanbul without worrying about tickets, transport, or unexpected costs.

What's Included

  • Museum Tickets
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Please review the additional notes on your ticket for the appropriate dress code for mosque visits
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Note: Pickup from the hotels starts 1 hour before departure. Please check your messages to see the pick up time from your hotel. We will inform you about the pick up time from your hotel after your booking.Pick up and drop off is included from centrally located hotels on the European Side. Pick up and drop off is also available from Cruise Ship Port. For guest staying in Airbnb and Apartments, please choose a hotel from the list located close to your address.Dress Code:Please note that during visits to Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, mini-skirts, shorts, and low-cut dresses are not permitted. Women must cover their heads, and both men and women should wear clothing that covers the knees. If your attire does not meet these guidelines, one-time use items are available for purchase at the mosques.

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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Pick up from the hotel and join the group. We begin our tour with a visit to Hagia Sophia Museum, which is considered one of the Eight Wonders of the World, occupies a unique place in the history of architectures one of the rare works of this size and age that still survives.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Blue Mosque

Our next visit will be The Blue Mosque, which takes its name from the world famous exquisite blue Iznik tiles decorating its interior. Also it is the only imperial mosque in the world that was originally built with six minarets.Note: Blue Mosque is reserved for Prayer on Fridays. On Fridays, we visit the mosque from the exterior.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

We continue to the Hippodrome Square, the sporting and social center of old Byzantium, held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire such as the Egyptian Obelisk, and the Serpent Column.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

Brief Handicrafts Presentation & Lecture (Optional Attendance) next to the Grand Bazaar. Guest may opt to skip the presentation and explore Grand Bazaar on their own.Meeting back and drive to the hotels.Note: Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • *** When visiting religious buildings such as Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, it is required to cover your shoulders and knees. A light scarf is sufficient. Scarfs can be purchased from the mosques if needed.
  • *** On Fridays, the Blue Mosque is closed to touristic visits until the end of the Friday prayer. For this reason, on Fridays, Blue Mosque will be visited from the courtyard only.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Bazaar?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Bazaar?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Museum Tickets.
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Professional Licensed Guiding.
  • Pick up & Drop Off from centrally located hotels on the European Side.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities (optional).
  • Please review the additional notes on your ticket for the appropriate dress code for mosque visits.
Apr 2025
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Small Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Bazaar is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Bazaar will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Museum Tickets
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Licensed Guiding
  • Pick up & Drop Off from centrally located hotels on the European Side
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Please review the additional notes on your ticket for the appropriate dress code for mosque visits

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • *** When visiting religious buildings such as Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, it is required to cover your shoulders and knees. A light scarf is sufficient. Scarfs can be purchased from the mosques if needed.
  • *** On Fridays, the Blue Mosque is closed to touristic visits until the end of the Friday prayer. For this reason, on Fridays, Blue Mosque will be visited from the courtyard only.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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