Old Town Highlights: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia

Embark on a captivating small group tour of Istanbul’s top sites and delve into the rich history of Islamic, Turkish, Roman, and Greek civilizations. Explore iconic museums and gain a deeper understanding of Islam and the fascinating historical narratives of Istanbul.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque - Originally the main church for all Christians, the Hagia Sophia became the leading church for the Orthodox community after the Christian schism. Following the Turkish conquest of Istanbul, it was converted into a mosque. Your guide will take you inside and provide detailed information to enhance your appreciation of its…
What's Included
  • Tea or Turkish Coffee
  • Skip the line at the ticket gate of Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia
  • Licensed Guiding Service
What's Not Included
  • Foods and drinks are not listed inclusion part.
  • Gratuities to the guide
  • Entry Fee of Basilica Cistern ( 900 TL per person )
  • Entry fee to Hagia Sophia, 25 Euros per person.
Additional Information

This exceptional small-group tour offers the chance to visit the most renowned attractions in the Old Town, such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern, all while bypassing the ticket queues. An official tour guide will accompany you inside each location, providing in-depth insights to help you fully appreciate their beauty and…

Location
Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant
Divan Yolu Caddesi
Meeting Poing is Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant. The restaurant is located on the street where the tram lines run through Sultanahmet, an approximately 1-minute walk from the Sultanahmet tram stop. We will be at the meeting point with yellow umbrella
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Missmariaulsk
Feb 1, 2025
Amazing - I really enjoyed a walking tour with Yunus. He was knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend to start your journey with this walking tour in order to know more about Istanbul.
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Vacation734540
Jan 18, 2025
Perfect visit - Extremely interesting tour, very available guide. We were able to discover part of Turkish history and its monuments, I recommend 100%!! Small bonus, a list of real restaurants and tips to avoid tourist catches in Istanbul.
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V5906rllukasb
Dec 31, 2024
Geat Tour!! - We really enjoyed the tour with Yunus. Great insights and selection of stops in the Center of istanbul - we can only recommend.
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Road602345
Dec 29, 2024
Istanbul old town tours - Very interesting and informative tour. Thank you for all the informative tourist tips. Enjoy all the city tours and look forward to coming back
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P4403zl_
Dec 27, 2024
If you like to know the local, this tour is for you! - Yunus was amazing tour guide! He explained with passion and clearly. What I loved was that he shared “local” things to do and where to go. Thanks a lot Yunus :)
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Ptyduke8
Dec 18, 2024
Great Introduction - Wonderful introduction to Istanbul. Yunus was a great guide. The pace of the tour was perfect. I would recommend that you take this tour to get a good feel for the city.
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Justin
Dec 17, 2024
Incredible! Thank you!! - Was incredible! Informative and learnt so much!! Thank you!! Very interesting and was a really fun day! Would recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about the town
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523vadims
Dec 16, 2024
Istanbul at its best with honesty and love - One word: Awesome!! I am an experienced traveler and we always do tours with local guide. This tour stands out as from the rest!
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Sssteph
Dec 7, 2024
Recommend! - Highly recommend and it’s worth tipping double. this tour provides a good lay of the land as well as some historical insights.
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Navigator44767449799
Jan 16, 2025
Recommend tour with Yunus! - Yunus was a great guide - he shared a lot of information about the history of Turkey & local places to visit including authentic restaurants away from the tourist places! A great introduction to the city
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