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Skip the Lines - Do not wait for ticket lines (ONLY FOR TOPKAPI PALACE - There can be lines for Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia)
Full-day tour of Istanbul's essential sites
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Our guide will meet you at the Hotel Lobby (Old City Area) and we will walk to the sites together.
Experience Istanbul’s timeless sights on a full-day tour of the city’s stunning historic places. Start the day at Hippodrome Square and spot the distinctive tiles of the Blue Mosque. See the Byzantine mosaics and minarets of Hagia Sophia, then follow in the footsteps of powerful sultans, courtiers, and generals at Topkapi Palace. Finish your tour in the vibrant Grand Bazaar, browsing bright displays of handicrafts, carpets, and souvenirs.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our guide will meet you at the Hotel Lobby (Old City Area) and we will walk to the sites together.
Itinerary
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1Hippodrome
Former Racing Arena for Chariots. You will see Egyptian Obeslisk, German Fountain, Serpentine Coloum
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Blue Mosque
One of the most beautiful Mosque of Ottoman Era from 17th Century.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
This 1500 years old structure was built as the Greatest Church of Christianity. Converted into a mosque after the Fall of Constantinople. Now, It is being used as museum (Closed On Mondays)
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4TopkapI Palace
The Palace where Ottoman Empire controlled for about 400 years. It was the residence of Ottoman Sultans. (Closed on Tuesdays) - Then we will visit Turkish & Islamic Art Museum Instead
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Grand Bazaar
Over 500 years old Bazaar. It is Oldest and the biggest one in the world. An optional carpet weaving lecture will be shown. (Closed on Sundays)
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- On Fridays, Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship.
- As Hagia Sophia is not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be replaced with Spice Market. Carpet weaving lecture will be presented also.
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- On Fridays, Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship.
- As Hagia Sophia is not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be replaced with Spice Market. Carpet weaving lecture will be presented also.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays can be replaced with Basilica Cistern.
- Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a queue for the entrance. Ladies must cover the head with a scarf at the mosque visits. Please bring your scarf. Shoulders and knees must be covered
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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