Istanbul: Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque Guided & Small-Group Tour
Uncover the highlights of Istanbul on this guided walking tour. Step back in time as you explore the city’s rich history and breathtaking architecture, visiting iconic landmarks like the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Old City and the vibrant Grand Bazaar.
PICK UP POINT FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS FRONT OF THE PORT BOSPHORUS HOTEL. OPPOSITE THE MAIN EXIT FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
• Explore the rich history and significance of Istanbul at the Hagia Sophia. • Admire the Blue Mosque's exquisite handmade blue Iznik tiles and six majestic minarets. • Immerse in the lively ambiance of the Grand Bazaar as you meander through its bustling stalls. • Stroll through the historic Hippodrome, once a hub of culture, sport and politics. • Take in the sights of the German Fountain, Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine
Options
T2M TOUR WITHOUT HOTEL PICK-UP
Duration: 3 hours: This option does not include Hotel pick-up
What's included in Istanbul: Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque Guided & Small-Group Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Blue Mosque
The magnificent Blue Mosque, renowned for its 20,000 hand-painted blue Iznik tiles and six elegant minarets. Learn how this architectural masterpiece was commissioned by Sultan Ahmet I and stands as the last great mosque of the Classical Ottoman period.
Hippodrome
The heart of ancient Constantinople at the Hippodrome, once the city’s vibrant social and sporting center. Admire historical monuments including the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Bronze Serpentine Column, the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Column of Constantine.
Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century marvel built by Emperor Justinian as a Greek Orthodox church. Discover the building’s rich history as it transitioned from church to mosque and later into a museum—standing as the world’s largest church for nearly a millennium
Inclusions
- English-speaking tour guide
- Hagia Sophia Guided visit
- Grand Bazaar free time
- All taxes
- Hippodrome Guided visit
- Hotel Pickup (If option selected)
- Blue Mosque Guided visit
- Hotel Drop-off
- Hagia Sophia skip the line entrance ticket
- Food & Drinks
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please dress appropriately when entering sacred sites. Participants are advised to wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt. Please bring a scarf to cover head.
- Hagia Sophia skip the Line entrance ticket: €25 and must be paid in cash.
- Even though you'll skip the ticket lines,the security checks at the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque are mandatory and cannot be bypassed.
- The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays.
- The tour ends at the Grand Bazaar.
- This is a shared transfer with Minibus or Midibus and pick up could be early or late. For each hotel there is a fixed pick-up time. before the tour starts time
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Hotel pick-up from centrally located Istanbul hotels. Before the tour start time, each hotel there is a fixed pick up time.
Meeting Points
- Front of Buhara 93 Restaurant
End Points
- Tour ends at Sultanahmet square, no transfer to the hotel
