Istanbul Highlights! Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı and More

4.9 (684 reviews) 8–9 hours Free cancellation

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Hagia Sophia — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Mr Oguzhan Guiding Kinnear family from US — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This tour is a must in Istanbul with a small group (10 people max) with all the tickets included!

We start from German Fountain- a gift of Kaiser Wilhelm next to Roman Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organised and take place. Blue Mosque the only mosque with six minarets. Next, you will see the. Hagia Sophia - The Church of Divine Wisdom is the highlight of this day. Following the visits you will be guided to Nakkas Cistern and presented to a presentation of old Istanbul and demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts and Grand Bazaar for thousand of shops.

Magnificent Topkapı Museum is the big one, the most important museum of Turkey and Balkan Peninsula. First, second, third and fourth courtyards; the Audience Hall, Treasury, gardens, kiosks. Hagia Irene Church. Your lunch will be served en route in a local and authentic restaurant where you will be able to taste various types of local tastes. To see these things with a great guide. Well, you will never be quite the same again.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 100 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Oguzhan Ceylan

Ages: Infants (1–6 years) · Children (7–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–40 years) · Seniors (41–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Topkapı palace + Harem + Hagia Irene (Combine Tickets)Included! ’$62 USD’
Included: Bottled water
Included: 3 course lunch (mixed kebab meal or vegetarian)
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: English Speaking Professional Tour Guide
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: Hagia Sophia Ticket Included! ‘$28.5 USD’

Not included

Not included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

German Fountain

15 min

In hippodrome square built in late Ottoman period sent by German king Whilliam the 2nd.
Blue Mosque

45 min

Free entrance. Most visited mosque of Istanbul dating 1616 and every detail of this beautiful structure.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

30 min Admission included

Entry admission fees for Hagia Sophia €25 is included in the tour price!
Obelisk of Theodosius

15 min

In between Ibrahim Pasha palace and Blue Mosque 35 hundred years old of an masterpecie and its dept history will be given by your guide.
Serpent Column

15 min

24 hundred years of history brouth to Constantiople in 4rt century
Hippodrome

15 min

Hippodrome was built for the biggest entertainment of roman citizens.
Nakkas Oriental Rugs & Textiles

20 min

Naklibent cistern with exhibition of Ancient Constantinople and Hippodrome ruins.

Constantinople in 1200 AD Exhibition.

Demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts.
Grand Bazaar

one hour

4 thousand shops and 62 streets
Stop 9

one hour Admission included

Lunch break in well known restaurant nearby Blue Mosque, Tamara restaurant

Soup of the day

Mix kebab, or (vegetarian option)

Local dessert or fruit
TopkapI Palace

2 hours Admission included

biggest palace in Istanbul which served Ottoman Empire's 25 Sultans
Hagia Irene Museum

20 min Admission included

6th century church of holly piece
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi)

Passing by

In the same square as Hippodrome square
Column of Constantine

10 min

The forum square built by emperor Constantine in 4th century
Nuruosmaniye Camii

10 min

18th century earliest Mosque Built with baroque style
Jewelry Market

15 min

Antique and jewellery market of Grand Bazaar
Sogukcesme Sokak

5 min

On the side to Topkapi Palace walls a street with mansion built in Ottoman period
Divanyolu Street

10 min

Ceremonial Street of Ottoman empire
Stop 18

20 min Admission included

This tour will also cover Harem Museum Of Topkapi Palace

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

German Fauntain is just by Blue Mosque and 2 mınutes walk from Sultan Ahmet Tram Station

End point

German Fauntain is just by Blue Mosque and 2 mınutes walk from Sultan Ahmet Tram Station

Using your ticket

Learn more: "WhatsApp" +90 539 655 1521

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
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Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Ladies best bring a head scarf (if not available, it can be arranged during the tour)

Options

Best of Istanbul Small group!

Licensed Experienced TourGuide

Duration: 8 hours

3 Course Lunch Included : Red lentil soup

Small Salad and Meze

Mix Kebab Plate ( Kebab meatballs, Chicken Shish Kebab, Pide, Lahmacun)

Desert, Tea

Walking tour old town : Old town of Istanbul is closed for traffic and all the sites are walking distance!
Private Guided Tour

Private Guidance Servise

Duration: 7 hours

3 course lunch: Startters

Mix Kebab Menu or Vegetarian option

Dessert and Tea

Tailoring the route : With your private guide you can add and skip some of the sites upon your will and tailor the itinerary for the day together.