Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar Tour with Hotel Pickup
ID: GYG431859-O-777923
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore the highlights of Istanbul on this guided walking tour. Visit the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar.
Take a guided tour of Istanbul and visit some of its most popular sights. Explore the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar.
Meet your tour at the Obelisk of Theodosius or get picked up from your hotel, depending on the option chosen.
First, visit the Hagia Sophia, a monument of great importance to the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Learn about its history and architecture from your guide.
Continue to the the Blue Mosque, built by Sultan Ahmet. Marvel at its handmade blue Iznik tiles and 6 minarets.
Next, walk around the Hippodrome, where chariot races were once held. See the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.
Finally, stroll through the Grand Bazaar, the oldest and biggest covered market in the world. Get lost among its 65 streets and more than 4000 shops and try haggling over any souvenirs that catch your eye.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the bustle of the Grand Bazaar as you walk among the stalls
- Visit the Hagia Sophia and learn about its history and significance to Istanbul
- Marvel at the Blue Mosque's handmade blue Iznik tiles and six minarets
- Walk around the Hippodrome, once a center of culture, sport, and politics
- See the German Fountain, Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Due to Friday prayers, the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque can only be visited from the outside on Fridays
The Blue Mosque is being renovated until end of 2023, so some parts of the ceiling might be temporarily covered
The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with a visit to the Arasta Bazaar on those days instead
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
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.
