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Guided Hagia Sofia, Blue mosque, Basilica Cistern- Grand Bazaar

4.9(216)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 216 reviews4 hFree cancellationBy My Local Guide lstanbul
Blue mosque

About this activity

Skip the long lines to get inside the Hagia Sofia and Basilica Cistern.

Att! Tickets provided but are extra to be paid to the guide while on tour. Please check the exclusions for the ticket prices.

* Entrance fees are €67, US$77, or 3,850 TL per person, payable in cash only to your guide at the start of the tour. You may pay in Turkish lira, euros, or US dollars.

Tick most of the top sites of old Istanbul off your travel bucket list with our specialized small group tour.

It is a fully-guided tour inside Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome and Grand bazar. ( on Sundays Grand bazaar is closed it will be substituted with Spice bazaar).

Along the way stop to hear the stories of the

Roman Hippodrome (including

Egyptian Obelisk, and

Serpent Column German Fountain ),

Million stone,

What's included

  • ✓Profesional licensed English speaking guide
  • ✓Coffee and/or Tea
  • ✓Guiding inside the sites

Not included

  • ✕Tickets will be provided in advance and there won't be time wasting in ticket lines
  • ✕Lunch. Your guide will suggest you some local restaurants at the end of the tour for lunch.
  • ✕Hotel pick up ( optional ). Please contact us if you need a pick up. +905342005565

Meeting and pickup

  • Travel to the Sultanahmet Tram Station. From the tram station walk down the hill on the right side of the road toward to the little mosque Firuz ağa . Take the first right onto the Hippodrome ( square ). You will see the green domed fountain in front of you.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Kids age 6 + will be charged as adults
  • Kids 5 and lower years old free of charge and need have their ID or passport to prof their age.
  • Ladies need to bring a scarf to cover their hair while inside the Blue mosque and Hagai Sofia
  • Please wear clothes covering shoulders and knees for both women and men
  • Grand bazaar is close on Sundays, it will be substitute with Spice Bazaar
  • Grand Bazaar and Spice bazaars are closed on religious days, it will be substituted with Arasta Bazaar
  • Entrance fees are €67, US$77, or 3,850 TL per person, payable in cash only to your guide at the start of the tour. You may pay in Turkish lira, euros, or US dollars.

Cancellation policy

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

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