Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar guided small group tour
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Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar guided small group tour

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$27.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore the rich history and significance of Istanbul at the Hagia Sophia
  • Admire the Blue Mosque's exquisite handmade blue Iznik tiles and six majestic minarets
  • Immerse in the lively ambiance of the Grand Bazaar as you meander through its bustling stalls
  • Stroll through the historic Hippodrome, once a hub of culture, sport and politics
  • Take in the sights of the German Fountain, Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine
What to expect

Find your guide at the meeting point or enjoy the convenience of being picked up from centrally-located hotels in Istanbul.

Begin your tour with a visit to the magnificent Blue Mosque, renowned for its 20,000 hand-painted blue Iznik tiles and six elegant minarets. Learn how this architectural masterpiece was commissioned by Sultan Ahmet I and stands as the last great mosque of the Classical Ottoman period.

Next, step into the heart of ancient Constantinople at the Hippodrome, once the city’s vibrant social and sporting center. Admire historical monuments including the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Bronze Serpentine Column, the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Column of Constantine.

Visit the awe-inspiring Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century marvel built by Emperor Justinian as a Greek Orthodox church. Discover the building’s rich history as it transitioned from church to mosque and later into a museum—standing as the world’s largest church for nearly a millennium.

Before reaching the Grand Bazaar, enjoy a brief stop at a local shop—an ideal opportunity to pick up authentic souvenirs and handcrafted goods. Then, gather in front of the Grand Bazaar’s main gate to hear fascinating insights about its rich history. Afterward, explore the Grand Bazaar at your own pace. Lose yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the world’s oldest and largest covered market, with 65 bustling streets and over 4,000 shops offering everything from carpets and jewelry to spices, ceramics and more

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Hotel pick-up
  • check Tour guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
  • x_not_included Hotel drop-off
  • x_not_included Entrance ticket
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 head

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

  • Hagia Sophia skip the line entrance ticket is not included in the tour price (€25, 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 cash
  • Know in advance:
  • The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays
  • Even though you'll skip the ticket lines,the security checks at the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque are mandatory and cannot be bypassed.
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Provider
Aljazeera İstanbul Turizm limited şirketi
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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