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This exceptional small-group tour offers you the chance to explore the most iconic sites in the Old Town, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern, all while skipping the ticket lines. Your expert tour guide will accompany you inside each site, providing fascinating insights to help you fully appreciate their beauty and cultural significance. Along the way, you’ll also enjoy a complimentary Turkish tea or coffee.
For a more tailored experience, you can choose the private tour option.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point is 1 min walking distance to the tram stop
Itinerary
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1The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul
The Hagia Sophia was once the principal church for all Christians, and after the division in Christianity, it became the leading church for the Orthodox community. Following the conquest of Istanbul by the Turks, it was transformed into a mosque. Your guide will take you inside and provide in-depth information to help you appreciate its beauty even more. Please note that the entry fee is 25 Euros per person, and we will purchase the tickets for you to skip the line. Kindly have the amount ready in cash. starting 15th January 2024, Hagia Sophia entrance fee will be 25 Euros apply all foreginers.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Basilica Cistern
We're going to explore the Basilica Cistern, an ancient water storage system designed to withstand long sieges. With its vast size and 336 columns, it's often referred to as the 'Underground Palace.' It's not only a remarkable historical site but also offers a unique and fascinating experience beneath the streets of Istanbul." Please note that the entry fee is 900 TL per person, and we will purchase the tickets for you to skip the line. Kindly have the amount ready in cash. ( officials share that it will be 1300 TL pp but date is not confirmed yet ).
25 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Blue Mosque
We will visit the world-renowned Blue Mosque, officially known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. Its stunning blue tiles and vibrant ceiling give it the nickname "Blue Mosque." Inside, your guide will explain Islam while you explore the breathtaking beauty of this architectural masterpiece.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Hippodrome
The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi
At a point during the tour, your guide will choose a stop where you can enjoy a complimentary Turkish coffee or tea.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Real Istanbul Tours (Pass by)
Small Group Tours
Admission ticket free -
6Grand Bazaar Jewelers
Visit one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world - Istanbul's Grand Bazaar
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with Spice Bazaars
- On Religious Fests Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are closed and your guides can show alternative sites
- Meeting Time for the small group tours are 10 am ( 2 pm on fridays ) and if you book private option, meeting time is up to you.
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with Spice Bazaars
- On Religious Fests Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are closed and your guides can show alternative sites
- Meeting Time for the small group tours are 10 am ( 2 pm on fridays ) and if you book private option, meeting time is up to you.
- Tours Ends near Grand Bazaar
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- None has right the skip the lines in Blue Mosque
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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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