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Guided Hagia Sofia, Blue mosque, Basilica Cistern skip lines tour
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$178.99
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Overview
Skip the long lines to get inside the Hagia Sofia and Basilica Cistern.
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, Gulhane park, Orient express train station and Spice bazaar.
Along the way stop to hear the stories of the
Roman Hippodrome (including
Egyptian Obelisk, and
Serpent Column German Fountain ),
Million stone,
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, Gulhane park, Orient express train station and Spice bazaar.
Along the way stop to hear the stories of the
Roman Hippodrome (including
Egyptian Obelisk, and
Serpent Column German Fountain ),
Million stone,
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Duration: 4 hours: The tour may end earlier depend on the number of people in the group
Duration: 4 hours: The tour may end earlier depend on the number of people in the group
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Entry tickets to Hagia Sofia and skip line
- Profesional licensed English speaking guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Entry to Blue mosque
- Entry ticket to Basilica Cistern and priority to skip line
- Lunch. Your guide will suggest you some local restaurants at the end of the tour for lunch.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tipping to the guide
Meeting point
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.
Return details
This tour will end with the included lunch near the spice bazaar.
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Blue MosqueThis is a 17 century active mosque and the most visited one in Turkey. Original name is Sultanahmet mosque. Blue is the name give because of the blue tiles used inside. * it was closed due to renovation for last 6 years but it is open now since April 21st.
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HippodromeThis is the base of the Roman hippodrome which was built in 4 century AD for chariot races. The monuments survived to present are Egyptian obelisk ( 1500 BC ) Serpent column ( 5th century BC ) , Constantine column ( 10 century AD).
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Basilica CisternThis is a water reservoir which looks like an underground palace. You will see what Roman has done for the water in 6th century AD.
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Hagia Sophia Grand MosqueWe visit this 6 century AD world heritage from inside. It is a unique building embrace two religion ( Islam and Christianity ) inside. You will see an unusual architecture, mosaics, chirography art, and your guide will give you information about its 1500 history, architecture and religion symbols.
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Corlulu Ali Pasa MedresesiWe will have a tea/coffee break at this local cafe where the locals get socialize with tea and coffee drinking and smoking shisha/hookah. This was a former religious school until 1930s. Drinks are included to the tour price.
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Grand BazaarWe will visit the Grand bazaar from inside where your guide will give you some tips on shopping. Tour will end nearby where you can come back for shopping. Please note that, Grand bazaar is closed on Sundays so it will be substituted with Spice bazaar. Additionally, both bazaars are closed on religious festivals twice a year and in those days it will be substituted with Arasta bazaar.
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Vezirhan Handmade Carpets & KlimsThis a great way to see and learn how the handmade Turkish carpets are made. It is a shop suited in a 500 years old Caravanserai ( ancient hotel ). What makes this place different than others is that they are not pushy on selling, trustworthy on the carpets quality and shipping for those who buy. This is an optional activity at the end of the tour so only those who are interested will join.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Guided Hagia Sofia, Blue mosque, Basilica Cistern skip lines tour
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$178.99
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!