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Istanbul Full-Day Tour: Explore Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar
4.5
2 Ratings
Fatih
Embark on a full-day tour of Istanbul's iconic landmarks, including Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. Skip the ticket lines and delve into the rich history of these UNESCO-listed attractions with a knowledgeable local guide. Perfect for cruise passengers, the meeting point is conveniently located in front of the Port Bosphorus Hotel.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, (Hagia Sophia Museum) It was built in the 6th century by the emperor Justinian as a Greek Orthodox Church also called the church of Divine Wisdom. It was converted into a mosque in 1453 by Sultan Mehmet II The Conqueror and in to a museum by Ataturk in 1935, and it was converted into a mosque in 2020 by Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It was the largest church in the world for 1000 years. We also visit Tom of the Sultans. Admire the final resting place of 5 Sultans and 142 members of the Ottoman dynasty. The security line, in the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque takes approximately 30 minutes in Off & Mid-Seasons and in high season 90 minutes.
What's Included
- Priority access to Hagia Irene Church (optional)
- Inclusive of local taxes
- Priority access to Topkapı Palace (optional)
- Guided tour by a professional historian
- Lunch provided
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off (optional)
What's Not Included
- Topkapı Palace entrance ticket (TRY 1500 cash Per Person)
- Basilica Cistern entry ticket (800TL cash, per person)
- Entry to Hagia Sophia
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
Bypass the queue and gain entry into the Topkapı Palace through expert guidance from a professional local historian. Absorb all of the palace’s history. Explore world-renowned UNESCO-registered sites like the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome among others, then indulge in a shopping spree at the Grand Bazaar, on this comprehensive day-long guided tour.\n\nFOR CRUISE TRAVELLERS, WE HAVE A MEETING POINT\nIN FRONT OF THE PORT BOSPHORUS HOTEL, OPPOSITE THE MAIN EXIT FOR CRUISE TRAVELLERS.
- Since Januar 2024, the Hagia Sophia Mosque main Saloon is closed for the visit of tourists. Following the tour, you can visit mosque for an additional fee of 25 Euros.
- Please dress appropriately when entering sacred sites. Participants are advised to wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt. Please bring a scarf to cover head.
- The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays.
- You will be granted the privilege to bypass the ticket line after paying your entrance fee to your guide in Turkish Lira and cash
Location
Buhara 93 Restaurant
Nakilbent Sokak
Front of Buhara 93 Restaurant
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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X5185cwmelissas
Apr 13, 2024
Highly recommended tour guide for Istanbul - We took a tour of 1) Grand Bazaar, 2) Blue Mosque, 3) Topkapi Palace, and 5) Hagia Irene and learned about/viewed 6) the Hagia Sophia and 7) Hippodrome square. This was our first time in Istanbul and it was so much fun to walk through this bustling, lively city.
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the many different places we went, as he was born here and had a history as a guide for 10+ years. What was most impressive was his relationships with the people at the sites we visited. We visited during the Ramadan holiday so lines were super long and we were able to skip through the lines of Topkapi Palace AND the Blue Mosque. We were treated to Turkish tea and Turkish delight in the bazaar. And when there were technical issues with the pickup car, he got everyone taxis in less than a minute and walked us back to our hotel (very close- less than 10min walk) while giving food recommendations. Would highly recommend this tour to everyone visiting the city!
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Pierre_p
Apr 7, 2024
n/a - Topkapi Palace Museum was great. Nice day overall. Good if not too much people at Hagia Sofia to get in.
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