LGBT Friendly Top Sites of Istanbul Tour

5.0 (7 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

out of 5

7 reviews

5.0

LGBT Friendly Top Sites of Istanbul Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

LGBT Friendly Top Sites of Istanbul Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore the best of Old Istanbul in just one day with our gay or gay friendly guide in a professional and welcoming manner. You'll have the flexibility to set your own pace and visit the sites that are most appealing to you, including the iconic Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Witness the fascinating architecture of the Byzantine Empire at the Basilica Cistern and Hippodrome, then experience the true essence of Istanbul by haggling at the Grand Bazaar. Join us for a remarkable journey through the heart of Istanbul.

Half-day Tours Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Historical Tours Walking Tours Ports of Call Tours City Tours Public Transportation Tours

At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Istanbul Gay Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Gay or gay-friendly licenced tour guide
Included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): If your hotel is close to the metro or Tram.
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Tipping tour guide
Not included: Entrance fees: Hagia Sophia Mosque
Not included: Entrance fees: Basilica Cistern
Not included: Private transportation: If your hotel is not close to the public transportation, taxi fee

Itinerary

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

40 min Admission not included

Our guests will have the opportunity to access the upper gallery of Hagia Sophia and witness the praying activities from an elevated perspective, bypassing the ticket line altogether.
Basilica Cistern

30 min Admission not included

You will have the opportunity to witness the impressive Roman water storage system with skipping the ticket line.
Blue Mosque

40 min

We will explore the historical significance of the Blue Mosque within the context of Islam religion.
Column of Constantine

15 min

We will see the column of Canstantine the great which used to be end of Silk Road with some remainings of cerevansaray
Hippodrome

30 min

You will see old remainings of Roman Hippodrome with understanding the chronogical history of the city
Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi

25 min

We will take a short break at the historic madrasah to enjoy some traditional Turkish coffee.
Grand Bazaar

30 min

The historic bazaar boasts a network of 4,000 shops spread across 60 lanes, making it one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets in Istanbul. Discover a vast array of unique Turkish products and souvenirs, ranging from exotic spices to exquisite rugs and beyond.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

meeting point is 1 min walking distance to sultanahmet tram stop

End point

We can take you back to pier after the tour is over.
Tour ends grand bazaar depending on your preference if it is convenient we can finish the tour somewhere you like too.

Pickup points

Harbour Suites Old City
Atlantis Royal Hotel
Vardar Palace Hotel
Gulseda Otel Apart
Imagine Istanbul - Sultanahmet
Hotel Inter Istanbul
Union Hotel Port
Xenia Hotel Istanbul
AHC Ayasofya Hotel - Special Class
Meddusa Hotel
Gulhane Corner Hotel
Chambers of the Boheme

and 1,932 more pickup points

Hello if your hotel is located in the city center, our guide can meet you at your hotel, airbnb or port and then you head to old city with tram or taxi.

We meet Beyazit, Sultanahmet, Karakoy, Sirkeci, Galata, Taksim Areas.