Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar Guided Tour
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Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar Guided Tour

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Language: English
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duration
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Do this because
  • Explore Basilica Cistern with a guide, priority admission and a skip-the-line ticket
  • Marvel at the Blue Mosque's handmade blue Iznik tiles and six minarets
  • Immerse yourself in the bustle of the Grand Bazaar as you walk among the stalls
  • Walk around the Hippodrome, once a center of culture, sport, and politics
  • See the Hagia Sophia and learn about its history and significance to Istanbul
What to expect

Find your guide at the meeting point or enjoy the convenience of being picked up from centrally-located hotels in Istanbul.

Visit the Blue Mosque to admire its 20,000 blue Iznik ceramic tiles and its 6 towering minarets. Find out how it was built for Sultan Ahmet I and how it was the last great mosque of the Classical period.

Make your way to the sporting and social center of ancient Constantinople at the Hippodrome. View the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Bronze Serpentine Column, the Obelisk of Theodosius, and the Column of Constantine.

Stop in front of Hagia Sophia. Learn about this 6th century building that was constructed by the emperor Justinian as a Greek Orthodox Church. Hear about how the Hagia Sophia has transformed over time and how it was the largest church in the world for 1000 years.

Continue to the Basilica Cistern, avoid the hassle of waiting in lengthy ticket lines and uncover the wonders of the Basilica Cistern beneath the enchanting streets of Istanbul. Immerse yourself in the ancient beauty of this subterranean marvel as you stroll through its intriguing chambers, marveling at the impressive architecture and encountering the legendary Medusa heads from Greek mythology.

Indulge in a shopping for memorable gifts at the store we'll visit prior to reaching the Grand Bazaar. Take as stroll through the Grand Covered Bazaar, the oldest and biggest covered market in the world. Get lost in 65 streets with more than 4000 shops.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Hotel pick-up
  • check Tour guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
  • x_not_included Hotel drop-off
  • x_not_included Entrance ticket
Where

Sultan Ahmet, Buhara 93 Restaurant, Nakilbent Sokak, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting point:
1: The "Half Day Guided Tour" option is the tour with a meeting point. Meet your guide in front of Buhara 93 Restaurant at Sultanahmet Square, holding the Aljazeera Tour Logo Flag. 2: The "Tour with pick-up" option is the tour with hotel pickup. Pickup is only available from European side areas (from Şişli, Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Fındıklı, Karaköy, Tepebaşı, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadırga, Beyazıt, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Fındıkzade, Topkapı areas).
What to remember

Not allowed:

  • Clothes that don't cover arms and legs. Participants are advised to wear long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt and to bring a scarf to cover the head

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

  • The Basilica Cistern entry ticket is not included in the tour price (600TL, cash, per person). You'll be granted the privilege to bypass the ticket line after paying your entrance fee to your guide in Turkish Lira and cash

Know in advance:

  • Since January 2024, the Hagia Sophia Mosque's main Saloon has been closed for the visit of tourists, only the upper gallery can be visited. After the tour, customers who want can visit it for an additional fee of 25 Euros
  • The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays
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Provider
Aljazeera İstanbul Turizm limited şirketi
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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  • Anonymous

    From Portugal - December 2022

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    3/5

    It was not the guides fault that the mosque was under construction, so nothing to see. Guest should not be taken there, there should be an alternative ...

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