Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Ceramic Workshop Tour

Explore Istanbul's iconic landmarks on a guided tour of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Enjoy a hands-on Turkish ceramic and tile painting workshop and take home your creation.
Meet your guide by the historic German Fountain in Sultanahmet Square. Begin your walking tour with an in-depth visit to the iconic Blue Mosque. Marvel at its imposing minarets, serene courtyards, and the intricate handmade Iznik tiles that give the sanctuary its famous name.

Next, continue across the square to Hagia Sophia. Save hours of vacation time with pre-booked entry tickets and fast-track access past the general ticket queues. Step inside to admire the magnificent gilded mosaics, towering marble columns, and the soaring central dome that has dominated the city skyline for over 1,500 years.

After admiring the historic tilework of the monuments, head to a local artisan studio for a hands-on Turkish ceramic and tile painting workshop. Learn about the century-old Ottoman pottery traditions from master craftspeople, design your own unique pattern, paint an authentic ceramic tile or bowl, and take your finished artwork home as an unforgettable Istanbul souvenir.

Select the Basilica Cistern option at checkout to complete your journey through Istanbul's subterranean wonders. Enjoy skip-the-ticket-line access into the vast 6th-century reservoir, stroll along modern walkways between hundreds of illuminated Roman columns, and marvel at the enigmatic carved Medusa heads.

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Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.