Hagia Sophia, Bosphorus Cruise, Blue Mosque guided small group tour

Activities

Istanbul, Turkey

from 4 reviews

4.8/5

Free Cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 7 Hours

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Guided Tour

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Group Tour

Do this because

You'll marvel at views of Istanbul's skyline during a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait

You'll step back in time as you learn about the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

You'll admire the Blue Mosque's exquisite blue tiles and majestic minarets

There's free time to look for a bargain in the Grand Covered Bazaar

You'll capture pictures from Pierre Loti Hill and take a cable car

What to expect

Kick off your tour with a visit to the magnificent Blue Mosque, famed for its 20,000 hand-painted blue Iznik tiles and six graceful minarets. Following this, step into the Hippodrome, formerly the city's bustling social and sporting hub.Next on your itinerary is Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century wonder constructed by Emperor Justinian as a Greek Orthodox church. Uncover the building's rich past as it transitioned from church to mosque and eventually into a museum.Before reaching the Grand Bazaar, make a brief stop at a local shop selling authentic souvenirs and handcrafted goods. Then, hear intriguing insights about the colourful history of the Grand Bazaar and explore it at your leisure.Following some free time for lunch, take a scenic drive along the Golden Horn. Ascend Pierre Loti Hill by bus for panoramic views of the Golden Horn, then descend by cable car, capturing picture-perfect images of Istanbul's skyline.Pay a visit to Eyüp Sultan Mosque and the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari. Discover how this sacred site became the ceremonial location for the coronation of Ottoman sultans, and sample traditional Turkish delights at a nearby shop.Finally, you'll sail between Europe and Asia and admire the city's striking waterfront landmarks, including Topkapı Palace, Dolmabahçe Palace, Hagia Sophia, Maiden's Tower, Galata Tower, Blue Mosque and Ortaköy Mosque.

What's included

Guided tour

Cruise

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Tour guide

Cable car ticket

What's not included

Tips (optional)

Lunch

Entrance ticket

What to remember

Not allowed:

Clothes that don't cover arms and legs. Participants are advised to wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Hagia Sophia entrance ticket is not included in the tour price (€25 cash per person)

Know in advance:

If you book the "Tour with pick-up", please note that pick-up times vary by hotel. Please confirm the pick-up details directly with the local operator after booking

Even though you'll skip the ticket lines, the security checks at the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are mandatory and cannot be bypassed

The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays

The morning part of this activity is a walking tour

Remember to bring:

A scarf to cover your head

Provider

Aljazeera İstanbul Turizm limited şirketi

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

Where

Sultan Ahmet, Nakilbent Sokak 13/A, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting point:

1. The "Full-day guided tour" option has a fixed meeting point in front of Buhara 93 Restaurant in Sultanahmet Square; your guide will be holding a flag with the Aljazeera Tour logo. 2. The "Tour with pick-up" option includes hotel pick-up and drop-off from the following centrally-located areas in Istanbul: Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Findikli, Karakoy, Tepebasi, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadirga, Beyazit, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Findikzade, Topkapi. Please confirm the pick-up details directly with the local operator.

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Anonymous

December 2023

From Italy

Great

Bel tour. Poteva essere eccellente con una guida più empatica e coinvolgente.

Anonymous

September 2023

From United States of America

Excellent

From the moment we were collected by car from our hotel to the end of the day was a truly great experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable and kept us all interested throughout the day. We got to see some of the major sites in Istanbul from both land and sea with the boat trip included.

Anonymous

June 2023

From United States of America

Excellent

Gute Auswahl der Sehenswürdigkeiten für den 1. Eindruck von Istanbul. Freundliche, kompetente, lustige Resebegleitung. Wir hatten viel Spaß. Danke für den schönen Tag. Dickes Lob an Baki für die Hilfe mit der Istanbulcard.