Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar Guided Tour
Art, culture and gastronomy
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Ticket e-voucher
Discover Istanbul's old city in this 4-hour guided tour, discover Byzantine and Ottoman relics, learn about Hagia Sofia Mosque, and visit the Grand Covered Bazaar.
Find your guide at the meeting point or enjoy the convenience of being picked up from centrally-located hotels in Istanbul.
Highlights
- Explore Basilica Cistern with a guide, priority admission and a skip-the-line ticket
- Marvel at the Blue Mosque's handmade blue Iznik tiles and six minarets
- Immerse yourself in the bustle of the Grand Bazaar as you walk among the stalls
- Walk around the Hippodrome, once a center of culture, sport, and politics
- See the Hagia Sophia and learn about its history and significance to Istanbul
Description
Visit the Blue Mosque to admire its 20,000 blue Iznik ceramic tiles and its 6 towering minarets. Find out how it was built for Sultan Ahmet I and how it was the last great mosque of the Classical period.Make your way to the sporting and social center of ancient Constantinople at the Hippodrome. View the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Bronze Ser...
What's Included
- Guided tour, Hotel pick-up, Tour guide, Hotel pick up
- Tips (optional), Hotel drop-off, Entrance ticket
Important informations
- Instant confirmation Skip the line Free cancellation Guided Tour Smaller Group Size e-Voucher Where: Sultan Ahmet, Buhara 93 Restaurant, Nakilbent Sokak, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye Meeting point: 1: The "Half Day Guided Tour" option is the tour with a meeting point. Meet your guide in front of Buhara 93 Restaurant at Sultanahmet Square, holding the Aljazeera Tour Logo Flag. 2: The "Tour with pick-up" option is the tour with hotel pickup. Pickup is only available from European side areas (from Şişli, Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Fındıklı, Karaköy, Tepebaşı, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadırga, Beyazıt, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Fındıkzade, Topkapı areas). What to remember: Not allowed:Clothes that don't cover arms and legs. Participants are advised to wear long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt and to bring a scarf to cover the headExtra fees to be paid on-site:The Basilica Cistern entry ticket is not included in the tour price (800TL, cash, per person). You'll be granted the privilege to bypass the ticket line after paying your entrance fee to your guide in Turkish Lira and cashKnow in advance:Since January 2024, the Hagia Sophia Mosque's main Saloon has been closed for the visit of tourists, only the upper gallery can be visited. After the tour, customers who want can visit it for an additional fee of 25 EurosThe Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays
- It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.
Care of Covid-19
Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.
Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.