Istanbul gold combo day tour with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and private boat cruise
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Istanbul gold combo day tour with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and private boat cruise

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 8 reviews
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88.00
Free cancellation
language
Language: English , French , Spanish , German
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Mobile voucher accepted
duration
Duration: up to 8 hours
Do this because
  • Discover the Sultan Ahmet Center, the heart of the Old City
  • Relax aboard a private boat cruise on the Bosphorus
  • Visit the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Covered Bazaar
What to expect

Want to see Istanbul in a day? Then this tour is perfect for you. Start by experiencing one of the most beautiful sights in the world, touring Sultan Ahmet Center, the heart of the Old City from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. After disembarking, enter the Hagia Sophia, the Church of the Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.

Opposite this magnificent building you'll see the Blue Mosque, world-famous for its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. You'll then head to the Hippodrome, center of sporting events, like chariot races and athletics, and political activities of the old city. See the Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II decorating the Hippodrome.

Next you'll visit the world's biggest souk, the Grand Covered Bazaar, with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs before resting your tired legs at a Turkish restaurant for a spot of lunch. Let your food settle as you sit back and relax on your Bosphorus Cruise enjoying the photogenic straits of both Europe and Asia.

Once off the boat you will get on your bus and see the Golden Horn, the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbor of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of İstanbul where the first colonies settled during the Byzantines. Pass the residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian traders and other multi-cultural areas before passing Balat to see the Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, the Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and the 22 kilometer-long Byzantine City Walls. Finish your tour by taking the cable car to Pierre Loti Coffee House for a well deserved cup of something warm.

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What's included
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off (from central hotels)
  • check Donations to the Mosques
  • check Multilingual guide
  • check Transportation in air conditioned vehicle
  • check Lunch
What's not included
  • x_not_included Drinks at lunch
  • x_not_included Gratuities (optional)
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
Where

Gümüşsuyu, Gümüşsuyu Mahallesi, Osmanlı Sk. 1/B, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey

Meeting point:
This tour includes hotel pick-up (from centrally located hotels). Meet your guide at the agreed-upon location - you will be asked to confirm the pick-up location and time directly with the local operator.If pick-up is not available from your hotel please meet your tour in front of The Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square.
What to remember
  • This tour includes hotel pick-up (only available from centrally located hotels). You will receive instructions for arranging your pick-up on the voucher after booking
  • If you are not eligible for hotel pick-up you can meet your guide at the central meeting location
  • Blue Mosque will only be visited from outside on Friday mornings until 1.00pm because of noon-prayer
  • Maximum of 10 people per tour group
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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

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 8 reviews from verified customers

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Safety

4.6/5

Service

4.6/5

Staff

4.6/5

Value for money

4.7/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - December 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Our guide was funny and knowledgeable. Even took time at the end to see us safely on the metro back to our hotel. The lunch was mediocre but the rest ...

  • Ute

    From United States of America - November 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Abholung vom Hotel war gut da wir Tags zuvor angereist waren und uns nicht auskannt. So konnte die Tagestour ohne Aufregung beginnen.

  • Rosmerta

    From Germany - November 2023

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Uns hat nur gestört, dass wir am Abend vor dem Ausflug die Information bekommen haben, dass der deutschsprachige Guide nicht zur Verfügung steht und w ...

  • Sabrina

    From Belgium - September 2023

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Britta

    From Germany - August 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2023

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

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