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Istanbul Heritage Tour: Explore Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar
4.6
10 Ratings
Fatih
Immerse yourself in Istanbul's rich heritage on this half-day guided tour. Visit iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, and explore the bustling Grand Bazaar for a unique shopping experience.
Duration:
4 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 by Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It was largest church in the world for 1000 years. 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
- Local Taxes
- Blue Mosque visit
- Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque visit
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guide
- Hotel Pickup
What's Not Included
- Basilica Cistern entry ticket (800TL, cash, per person)
- Entry to Hagia Sophia
- Food and drinks
- Hotel Drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover UNESCO-listed attractions, the world-famous Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and most popular sites on this half-day guided tour of the city with a licensed professional tour guide then experience shopping at the Grand Bazaar.
WE HAVE MEETING POINT FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
FRONT OF THE PORT BOSPHORUS HOTEL. OPPOSITE THE MAIN EXIT FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
- Step back in time as you learn about the 6th-century Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
- See the splendor and charm of Islamic architecture in the Blue Mosque
- Explore Byzantian and Ottoman heritage in historical sites of Istanbul Old City
- Look for a bargain as you pass by hundreds of stalls in the Grand Covered Bazaar
- 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.
- You will be granted the privilege to bypass the ticket line after paying your entrance fee to your guide in Turkish Lira and cash
- The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays.
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.
Customer Ratings
4.6
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David_b
Apr 17, 2024
Great tour - Very interesting tour the architecture was beautifull. The guide was full of information and made the tour interesting and enjoyable. I would not hesitate to praise this tour and the guide we had.he was very knowledgible
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Saddle_and_throttle
Mar 15, 2024
Great guide - Great guide and private transfers, good at communication, kind and knowledgeable. Covered a lot of places, well planned, showing different faces of the city
Recommended
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Kiran_j
Mar 6, 2024
The tourist guide had a... - The tourist guide had a lot of insight into the monuments we visited. Had fun exploring the city. There was a point in the tour with a random fashion show which was a bit weird but a funny story to tell. All in all, had fun!
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Flyer01922275536
Nov 14, 2023
First time travel - Thank you, we found the tour very informative and interesting, the fact that we were a small group was also good, the walking tour also gave us confidence to explore more of the city on our own, The tour guide was a true gentleman who was enthusiastic about his subject ,thank you and will never forget the experience
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Lisa_n
Jun 5, 2023
blue mosque Aga sophia grand bazaar - so glad viator offered this tour. beat the lines and learned from guide all the interesting history. excellent. our guide gave us best place to have turkish street food at the grand bazaar. so much fun.
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Carmen_j
Dec 23, 2022
Nice, knowledgeable... - Nice, knowledgeable guide. Nice people on the group from all over the world. Fashion presentation was a bonus. Recommended.
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Alidaron
May 5, 2024
No show guide - Our guide never showed up and did not even respond to my chat message asking when he would arrive. . At least the money was refunded without any hassle.
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