Istanbul: City Highlights Tour w/Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque | La Vacanza Travel

Istanbul: City Highlights Tour w/Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 4 hours
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Visit > Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar, Guiding in English, Pick up service provided.
This is a customized half-day small group tour to the heart of Sultanahmet. Visit treasures of Istanbul such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque. Learn history about Byzantines, Ottomans, and modern Turks from your expert local guide. Experience shopping in the grand bazaar, which has been the center of shopping for centuries. Walk along the historical hippodrome and see the German Fountain and obelisk

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Meaning Divine Wisdom, Hagia Sophia was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. Today's Hagia Sophia was built by the Emperor Justinian in 537AD. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. It was used as a church for 916 years and as a mosque for 481 years, In 1934, by the order of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, it was converted into a museum and has since been open to the visitors.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, it is located opposite the Hagia Sophia. Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Although it is officially named Sultanahmet Mosque,, the (nıck) name Blue Mosque was given to it by the visitors because of the amazing blue tiles decorating the interior walls.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Hippodrome of Constantinople, Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:53 D:68, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city whıch once could hold 100,000 spectators. Located in the heart of Sultanahmet surrounded by Blue mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi palace, today it is home to The Egyptian Obelisk (Dikilitaş), The Serpentine Column (Burma sütun), The Constantine Column and German Fountain.

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

One of the largest covered markets in the world with more than 60 streets and 5000 shops, where you will find in an authentic oriental atmosphere, all kind of gifts, leather clothing, rugs, antiques, jewelry, hand-woven fabrics etc…

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions
  • Professional licensed English Speakıng guide
  • Local taxes
  • Pick Up Service from centrally located Istanbul Hotels

Exclusions
  • Tip to the Guide (optional)
  • Personal Expenses
  • Entry tickets to Hagia Sophia : 30 USD
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Traveler pickup is offered
Transfer provided from meeting points. Please choose the nearest point to you
(Sisli, Besiktas, Taksim, Sultanahmet)

Ports

  • istanbul port


Return Details

Grand Bazaar, Beyazıt, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours


User's Reviews

CHRISSY_C

21 Sep, 2023

The temples were very beautiful and I was thoroughly impressed with how many shopping options were in the bazaar.

deesydney2015

15 Sep, 2023

“Baris” was our tour guide for the morning tour of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. We were very happy with the tour, very knowledgeable and organised. He also took us around the area, and explained about the history of Istanbul, sent us some pics of the Hagia Sophia that was not in total view. Our final stop was Grand Bazzar. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable tour. Would definitely recommend.

Steven_P

01 Aug, 2023

Korhan was the Best!! Loved the beautiful buildings, the grand bazaar and especially the Relax tea! It worked! The rug shop was amazing and your schooling payed off, you can really spin a mean Rug!! Good Job! Steve, Patricia & the boys

Linda L

26 Jul, 2023

Our guide communicated with us precisely and was at the pickup point as arranged. He spoke very well and had an excellent knowledge of the subject. He was very organized and managed all our requirements.

Lori_M

01 Jun, 2023

This was an excellent your! We saw all the highlights and more! The tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and interesting.

User's Picture Gallery

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Brilliant tour of two major sights

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Great experience. Baris was an excellent guide!

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Worth a short tour shot 😃

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Wonderful History Rich Experience

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