Istanbul Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque

Duration8h - 9h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

See Istanbul Old City in one full day. The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar, with their historical atmosphere, architectural beauties and important works, are some of the most important places to see in Istanbul.

We pick you up from your hotel in the morning.
A live guide speaks English.
This tour has walking.Please wear comfortable shoes.
Hagia Sophia ticket is extra (€25 per person).
Topkapi Palace ticket is extra (€55 per person).

What's included

Entry/Admission - Grand Bazaar
Entry/Admission - Blue Mosque
Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
Entry/Admission - Hippodrome
There is also a menu for vegetarian guests.
Professional Licensed Tour Guide

Hagia Sophia Mosque Ticket
Topkapı Palace Ticket

What to expect

Hippodrome
1h

It is the place where the sports activities of Constantinople, which is called Eastern Rome, are held. There are works such as the German Fountain, the Egyptian Obelisk, and the Serpentine Column.
Blue Mosque
1h · Admission ticket included

Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. Also, it was built with unique 6 minarets.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1h · Admission ticket not included

Haghia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and It was converted in 2020 renovated into a mosque and welcoming both local and foreign visitors. It has great spiritual value.
TopkapI Palace
2h · Admission ticket not included

Topkapi Palace, which hosted the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used as the education, administration and art center of the state. Your tour guide will give you detailed information about the imperial treasury, holy Islamic relics, palace kitchens, weapons. (closed on Tuesday)
Hagia Irene Museum
30m

It is one of the oldest Byzantine churches in Istanbul, was the 2nd largest church of the Eastern Roman Empire after Hagia Sophia. (Closed on Tuesday)
Grand Bazaar
2h 30m

Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping oppurtunities with carpets, leather, jewellery, turkish delight, gold, antique tiles etc.. (Closed on Sunday and Official Holidays)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Guests staying outside the areas we have determined must come to the meeting point. We contact the guest 1 day in advance and provide detailed information.

End point

Guests staying outside the areas we have determined must come to the meeting point. We contact the guest 1 day in advance and provide detailed information.

Pickup details

We have a free hotel pick-up service for guests staying in Fatih, Eminönü, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet Beyoğlu, Taksim and Karaköy districts. We pick up guests from their hotels between 07:30 and 08:15, depending on the distance of the hotel location. We give the pick-up time 1 day in advance, depending on the guest's hotel.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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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