Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Hagia Sophia Tour
ID: GYG1554722-2369228
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore Istanbul's Old City on a guided walking tour. Visit the Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, and upgrade to include the Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern.
Begin your tour at Cankurtaran, Mimar Mehmetağa Cd. No:15, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul, in the heart of the historic peninsula. Meet your guide and set off on your journey.
Start at the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque. Admire its impressive domes, elegant minarets, and beautiful blue Iznik tiles while your guide explains its Ottoman history and architectural significance.
Next, walk through the Hippodrome area, the historic center of Byzantine Constantinople, and hear the stories of the square from your guide.
If you choose the full-entry option, continue to the legendary Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece that has witnessed centuries of Istanbul's history. Learn its story from the Byzantine era through the Ottoman period to the present day, and admire its remarkable architecture and historic details.
Finally, descend beneath the streets of Sultanahmet to explore the atmospheric Basilica Cistern. Walk among hundreds of ancient marble columns reflected in the water and see the famous Medusa Head column bases, one of the cistern's most mysterious features.
Highlights
- Explore the heart of Istanbul's historic Old City on a guided walking tour
- Visit the Blue Mosque and admire its impressive domes and minarets
- Walk through the Hippodrome, the historic center of Byzantine Constantinople
- Upgrade to visit the legendary Hagia Sophia and the atmospheric Basilica Cistern
- Learn about the city's history and architecture from your local guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meeting point: Cankurtaran, Mimar Mehmetağa Cd. No:15, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul, Türkiye
INCLUDED
- English-speaking tour guide
- Blue Mosque tour
- Hippodrome tour
- Headsets to hear the guide better
- Hagia Sophia entry ticket and guided visit (full-entry option only)
- Basilica Cistern entry ticket and guided visit (full-entry option only)
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips and gratuities
- Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern entry tickets (Blue Mosque tour option)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
