Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque

4.9 (60 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Visit the Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and check out the blue tiles of the interior that gave the mosque its current name.The mosque's stunning architecture, can best be appreciated from the Hippodrome nearby, which was an ancient stadium during the Byzantine era. Spend some time shopping for memorable souvenirs at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s largest covered markets and known for jewelry and pottery, before you rest and recharge with lunch at an authentic Turkish restaurant. The rest of the day will be spent exploring famous sites that were preserved from the Byzantine and Ottoman Relics, where you'll get to learn fascinating facts and stories from your English-speaking guide! Stop by the Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest palace in the entire world, and the Tombs of the Sultans in Hagia Sofia, several small buildings that look like miniature mosques that contain lavishly-decorated tombs of five different sultans and their extended families.

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Walking tour
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Drinks
  • Entrance Fees (Hagia Sophia & Topkapı Palace)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Sultanahmet
  2. Obelisk of Theodosius
    30m
    Obelisk of Theodosius
  3. Blue Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Blue Mosque
  4. Grand Bazaar
    1h
    Grand Covered Bazaar
  5. Hippodrome
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Hippodrome
  6. TopkapI Palace
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Topkapi Palace

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our tour guide will be waiting for you with a blue Tourmania flag.

End point

Our tour guide will be waiting for you with a blue Tourmania flag.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. On this day of the week, the visit will be replaced with a trip to a shop selling authentic Turkish goods.
  • Travelers will be given free time to explore the Grand Bazaar on their own.

Cancellation policy

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

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