Best of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar Tour
ID: GYG1023385-1580852
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore Istanbul’s Old City on foot with an expert English guide. Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace & Grand Bazaar in a small group of max 8 people.
Discover the timeless charm of Istanbul’s Old City (Sultanahmet) on this full-day small-group (Minimum 2, maximum 8 participants ) walking tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
Meet your guide at Paran Tour Office in Sultanahmet at 09:00 AM and begin a fascinating journey through the city’s most iconic landmarks.
Start at the Hippodrome of Constantinople, once the heart of Byzantine life and chariot races. Continue to the Blue Mosque, famous for its stunning Iznik tiles and peaceful atmosphere.
Visit the Hagia Sophia, one of the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces. (Museum entry ticket not included; guests who wish to enter can purchase tickets on site, while others enjoy free time.)
After a short break, head to Topkapi Palace, the opulent residence of the Ottoman sultans, filled with centuries of history and treasures. (Closed on Tuesdays.)
End your tour at the Grand Bazaar, a labyrinth of over 4,000 shops filled with carpets, spices, jewelry, and local crafts. (Closed on Sundays.)
This is a walking tour only — no transportation or lunch is included — offering the most authentic way to experience Istanbul’s historic heart.
Highlights
- Visit Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar
- Small-group experience (max 8 people)
- Flexible entry options – pay only for the museums you visi
- Explore Istanbul’s Old City on foot with a licensed English guide
- Learn fascinating stories of Byzantine and Ottoman empires
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour starts with minimum 2 participants.
Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
Modest dress required for mosque visits (shoulders & knees covered; women should bring a scarf).
Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
The order of visits may change due to crowds or prayer times.
This is a walking tour only (no vehicle).
Paran Tour Office, Sultanahmet
Please arrive by 08:45 AM for a 09:00 AM start.
The office is within walking distance of Sultanahmet Tram Station.
The tour finishes at the Grand Bazaar between 16:30-17:00
INCLUDED
- Professional licensed English-speaking guide
- Small-group walking tour (max 8 guests)
NOT INCLUDED
- Museum tickets (Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace – optional)
- Meals or drinks
- Hotel transfers
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guide
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.