4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Experience the historical center of Istanbul with ease on this group tour. In the company of a guide, learn about the city and explore the Sultanahmet neighborhood. Visit the Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, the Grand Bazaar, the Blue Mosque, and more, and skip the lines with included entry tickets.

Hassle-free hotel pickup
Travel in the company of a guide
Skip the long lines
Explore the historical center of Istanbul

What's Included

Skip-the-Line access to buy tickets
Professional Licenced Tour Guide
Pick up from Centerally located Hotels

Entrance Fees to Hagia Sophia
Drop off to Hotel

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We provide Free Pick up from all Centerally Located hotels in Taksim, Beyoglu, Sultanahmet, Fatih, Alemdar, Sisli, Harbiye, Besiktas, Levent, Ortakoy, and Ciragan areas.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.5

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Good tour to manage Istanbul-Sultamet sightseeing if time is limited.

Bindesh_S, Dec 2023

With only 5-6 hours for sightseeing in Istanbul's Sultamet area (Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosques, Grand Bazar), we took this tour to manage time and sightseeing. Skip the line, commentary were good.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you very much for choosing our services. It was our great pleasure to serve you.. We all hope to see you again in Turkey with a longer trip..

Great

Millie_F, Jun 2023

Very cool experience and good value for money. Really knowledgeable guide and so handy getting picked up

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you very much for choosing our services. It was our great pleasure to serve you.. We all hope to see you again in Turkey with a longer trip..

Not worth the money

Emma_H, May 2023

Guides English wasn’t amazing Lunch restaurant was the worst and most expensive meal I had. Didn’t appreciate the stop in the carpet place and you really didn’t get a tour of the bazaar but walk to the gate I learnt more from free waking tour the day before

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for your valuable feedback. Your comments will help us to keep improving our services..

The Blue Mosque is closed and entry is free to all of the sites.

charliehannibal, Feb 2023

This was a half day tour that started at 9:10, walked 5 mins to Agia Sophia, queued for 60 mins and was done for 11:30. The Blue Mosque is closed and as we weren’t on the full day tour we were told to go to the bazaar ourselves. During the queue we did go to the Hippodrome which was very good (it’s accessible to anyone as it’s on a public square) and Agia Sophia is truly stunning. It does feel disingenuous that the tour states that the ‘ticket admissions are included’ despite Agia Sophia, the Hippodrome and the Bazaar all being free. Also the fact the Blue Mosque is closed (not their fault, but it shouldn’t be included in the title/itinerary of the tour)

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear Valuable Guest; It was clearly mentioned that the Blue Mosque is closed due to the renovations. It was also clearly mentioned that the Entrance Fees/Tickets are included for Topkapi Palace only. The mosques and Bazaars are always free of charge. Kind Regards, Ozgur

A true professional

Ellen_R, Aug 2022

Our guide was extraordinary. His knowledge was fantastic. I started to get ill from the heat & he made sure I was ok., took the time to tell me about Hagia Sophia while I sat outside. He then walked my husband & I to the taxi stand while our wonderful group waited.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you very much for choosing our services. It was our great pleasure to serve you. We all hope to see you again in Turkey with a longer trip..

Great tour but not all sites were available

George_D, Jun 2022

The tour was good although the Blue Mosque was under renovations and the Bazars were closed. This type of information should be provided in the literature.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you very much for choosing our services. It was our great pleasure to serve you. We all hope to see you again in Turkey with a longer trip..

Friendly knowledgeable guide

Fred_D, Feb 2022

My thanks go to Mehmet my guide for the tour of the Blue Mosque and Ayia Sophia. Met at my Hotel for a personal tour with a very knowledgeable guide relaxing stroll around the old city. The inside of both buildings are a sight to see even though there’s a lot of renovations going on

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Thank you very much for choosing our services. We all hope to see you again in Turkey with a longer trip..

Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar Tour

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