Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Small Group Tour

Kapali Carsi, Istanbul



Explore Istanbul’s Old City on a guided tour with hotel pickup and drop-off. Visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar with included museum tickets.

Highlights

  • Explore Istanbul’s Old City on a guided tour with hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Visit Hagia Sophia and discover its Byzantine and Ottoman heritage
  • Admire the architecture and İznik tiles of the Blue Mosque
  • Discover the courtyards and imperial history of Topkapi Palace
  • Experience the atmosphere of the legendary Grand Bazaar

Description

Discover Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks on a full-day guided tour through the heart of the historic Old City. Travel in a small group of maximum 10 guests for a more comfortable and personal experience. Start your day with pickup from your hotel and explore the Hippodrome of Constantinople, once the center of Byzantine public life and imperial ceremonies. Visit the magnificent Blue Mosque, famous for its elegant Ottoman architecture and beautiful İznik tiles. Continue to Hagia Sophia, one of Istanbul’s most remarkable monuments, where Byzantine and Ottoman history come together under its impressive dome. Explore Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman sultans, and discover its impressive courtyards, collections, and centuries of imperial history. Finish your experience at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, with thousands of shops offering carpets, ceramics, jewelry, leather goods, spices, and traditional Turkish handicrafts. Museum entrance tickets are included, so you can enjoy the major attractions without having to purchase tickets separately. The tour is led by a professional English-speaking licensed guide and is limited to a maximum of 10 guests. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for a convenient and well-organized Istanbul experience.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off if full day option selected Professional English-speaking licensed guide Hagia Sophia Entrance Ticket if full day option selected Topkapı Palace Entrance Ticket if full day option selected Lunch if full day option selected

Excludes

drinks durink lunch Personal expenses

Important Information

  • Maximum 10 guests per tour.
  • 3 hour tour option covers Blue Mosque , Hippodrome and Hagia Sophia only.
  • 3 hour tour option does not include pick up - drop off , lunch and museum fees.
  • Pickup and drop-off are available from centrally located Istanbul hotels within the designated pickup area for full day tour .
  • The tour is led by a licensed English-speaking guide.
  • Modest clothing is required for the Blue Mosque. Women must cover their hair, shoulders and knees; men should avoid shorts above the knees.
  • The Blue Mosque may close temporarily during prayer times. The visiting order may be adjusted accordingly.
  • The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. The Spice Bazaar may be offered instead. You may accept this change, reschedule to another available date, or receive a full refund.
  • The itinerary order may change due to traffic, prayer times or crowds. If a major change affects an included attraction, you may accept it, reschedule, or receive a full refund

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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