Half Day Morning Istanbul Old City Tour
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
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Half Day Morning Istanbul Old City Tour
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What's included in Half Day Morning Istanbul Old City Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
- 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
- Please note that this tour includes visits to Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque. You will be required to have a dress covering the shoulders and above the knees during these visits (for both man & women). Guests whose dress doesn’t cover the shoulders or above the knees, can purchase a single use dress from these sites.
- Our vehicles are disinfected daily at the end of each tour
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
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.
