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Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Brief Handicraft Presentation next to Grand Bazaar (Optional, guest may opt to explore the bazaar on their own) in a Half Day Tour



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What makes Half Day Morning Istanbul Old City Tour a unique experience ?

Pick up from the hotel and join the group. We begin our tour with a visit to Hagia Sophia Museum, which is considered one of the Eight Wonders of the World, occupies a unique place in the history of architectures one of the rare works of this size and age that still survives.

Our next visit will be The Blue Mosque, which takes its name from the world famous exquisite blue Iznik tiles decorating its interior. Also it is the only imperial mosque in the world that was originally built with six minarets.

Note: Blue Mosque is reserved for Prayer on Fridays. On Fridays, we visit the mosque from the exterior.

We continue to the Hippodrome Square, the sporting and social center of old Byzantium, held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire such as the Egyptian Obelisk, and the Serpent Column.

Brief Handicrafts Presentation & Lecture (Optional Attendance) next to the Grand Bazaar. Guest may opt to skip the presentation and explore Grand Bazaar on their own.

Meeting back and drive to the hotels.

Note: Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
  • Please note that this tour includes visits to Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque. You will be required to have a dress covering the shoulders and above the knees during these visits (for both man & women). Guests whose dress doesn’t cover the shoulders or above the knees, can purchase a single use dress from these sites.
  • Our vehicles are disinfected daily at the end of each tour


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Half Day Morning Istanbul Old City Tour Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Museum Tickets
  • Professional Licensed Guiding
  • Pick up & Drop Off from centrally located hotels on the European Side

Not Included

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Please review the additional notes on your ticket for the appropriate dress code for mosque visits

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  • This Tour is Provided by Popular Travel.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Istanbul.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 38 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.