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Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar Guided Tour

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Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar Guided Tour

Free cancellation

Place: Istanbul

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

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Skip the line

Guided Tour

Smaller Group Size

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Hotel pick up

Do this because

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

What to expect

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

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 Serpentine Column, the Obelisk of Theodosius, and the Column of Constantine.

Stop in front of Hagia Sophia. Learn about this 6th century building that was constructed by the emperor Justinian as a Greek Orthodox Church. Hear about how the Hagia Sophia has transformed over time and how it was the largest church in the world for 1000 years.

Continue to the Basilica Cistern, avoid the hassle of waiting in lengthy ticket lines and uncover the wonders of the Basilica Cistern beneath the enchanting streets of Istanbul. Immerse yourself in the ancient beauty of this subterranean marvel as you stroll through its intriguing chambers, marveling at the impressive architecture and encountering the legendary Medusa heads from Greek mythology.

Indulge in a shopping for memorable gifts at the store we'll visit prior to reaching the Grand Bazaar. Take as stroll through the Grand Covered Bazaar, the oldest and biggest covered market in the world. Get lost in 65 streets with more than 4000 shops.

Important to know

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:

The Basilica Cistern entry ticket is not included in the tour price (600TL, 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:

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 Euros
The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays

What’s included

Guided tour

Hotel pick-up

Tour guide

What’s not included

Tips (optional)

Hotel drop-off

Entrance ticket

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

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).