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By booking a tour with an expert guide, you can save valuable time by skipping the long ticket lines that often plague these popular attractions. Starting your tour earlier in the day also allows you to escape the crowds that can sometimes detract from the experience of visiting such historic sites. With fewer people inside, you can take in the stunning beauty and intricate details of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The restaurant is located on the street where the tram lines run through Sultanahmet, an approximately 1-minute walk from the Sultanahmet tram stop.
We will finish the tour in Grand Bazaar and will end in Arasta Bazaar on Sundays as Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
Itinerary
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1Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
We will be able to see the world’s largest place of worship - Hagia Sophia! You will enjoy an insightful tour of Istanbul’s number one must-visit attraction with your licenced tour guide.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Blue Mosque
We will discover the Blue Mosque with its 6 magnificent minarets and unique interior decoration! Our guide will explain religion of Islam.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Basilica Cistern
Basilica Cistern in descend below the streets of Sultanahmet into this majestic underground reservoir which dates back to the 6th century. Also called the Sunken Palace, it is the largest cistern from Istanbul's Byzantine-era still standing. We will skip the ticket line and will go inside before it gets crowded.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Grand Bazaar
We will tour the oldest shopping mall in the world with an expert tour guide that you will learn how to haggle in the bazaar.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi
We will stop either this or another place for tea or Turkish coffee.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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