Istanbul Evening Walking Tour: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia

5.0 (3 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Explore Istanbul’s most famous landmarks primarily from the outside to avoid long lines
Enjoy stunning evening photo opportunities at iconic sites and hidden historic streets
Experience a calm, small-group walking tour with a comfortable pace
Learn the fascinating three-layered history of Hagia Sophia
Taste traditional Turkish tea in a historic setting
Discover Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman history in one immersive walk

What's included

  • Licensed professional English tour guide
  • Coffee and/or Tea

What to expect

  1. Hippodrome
    30m
    once the political and social center of the Byzantine Empire, and learn the stories behind its surviving monuments
  2. Blue Mosque
    Pass by
    where your guide explains its architectural and cultural significance from outside.
  3. Little Hagia Sophia Workshops
    30m
    one of the city’s oldest Byzantine structures, where you’ll enjoy a relaxing break with traditional Turkish tea in a historic setting.
  4. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Pass by
    Hagia Sophia Square. Here, your guide clearly explains the three major historical phases of Hagia Sophia its transformation from church to mosque, later museum, and today an active mosque without entering the building, allowing you to avoid ticket and security lines.
  5. Fountain of Ahmet III
    Pass by
    admire the graceful Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III, hear stories about Topkapi Palace from the outside
  6. 10m
    once considered the center of the Roman world.
  7. Column of Constantine
    20m
    conclude your journey at the Column of Constantine, dating back nearly 1,700 years to the founding of Constantinople.

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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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