Istanbul Early Bird Tour - Top Sites in Small Group - Skip Lines

Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

By booking a tour with an expert guide, you can save valuable time by skipping the long ticket lines that often plague these popular attractions. Starting your tour earlier in the day also allows you to escape the crowds that can sometimes detract from the experience of visiting such historic sites. With fewer people inside, you can take in the stunning beauty and intricate details of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.

What's included

  • Turkish tea or Turkish coffee
  • Guiding
  • Skip the ticket lines.
  • Gratuities
  • Basilica Cistern
  • Hagia Sophia

What to expect

  1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    40m · Admission ticket not included
    We will be able to see the world’s largest place of worship - Hagia Sophia! You will enjoy an insightful tour of Istanbul’s number one must-visit attraction with your licenced tour guide.
  2. Blue Mosque
    35m
    We will discover the Blue Mosque with its 6 magnificent minarets and unique interior decoration! Our guide will explain religion of Islam.
  3. Basilica Cistern
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Basilica Cistern in descend below the streets of Sultanahmet into this majestic underground reservoir which dates back to the 6th century. Also called the Sunken Palace, it is the largest cistern from Istanbul's Byzantine-era still standing. We will skip the ticket line and will go inside before it gets crowded.
  4. Grand Bazaar
    25m
    We will tour the oldest shopping mall in the world with an expert tour guide that you will learn how to haggle in the bazaar.
  5. Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi
    25m
    We will stop either this or another place for tea or Turkish coffee.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The restaurant is located on the street where the tram lines run through Sultanahmet, an approximately 1-minute walk from the Sultanahmet tram stop.

End point

We will finish the tour in Grand Bazaar and will end in Arasta Bazaar on Sundays as Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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