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Istanbul Evening Walking Tour: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia

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Explore Istanbul’s most famous landmarks primarily from the outside to avoid long lines Enjoy stunning evening photo opportunities at iconic sites and hidden historic streets Experience a calm, small-group walking tour with a comfortable pace Learn the fascinating three-layered history of Hagia Sophia Taste traditional Turkish tea in a historic setting Discover Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman history in one immersive walk

  • Licensed professional English tour guide
  • Coffee and/or Tea

  1. once the political and social center of the Byzantine Empire, and learn the stories behind its surviving monuments

  2. where your guide explains its architectural and cultural significance from outside.

  3. one of the city’s oldest Byzantine structures, where you’ll enjoy a relaxing break with traditional Turkish tea in a historic setting.

  4. Hagia Sophia Square. Here, your guide clearly explains the three major historical phases of Hagia Sophia its transformation from church to mosque, later museum, and today an active mosque without entering the building, allowing you to avoid ticket and security lines.

  5. admire the graceful Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III, hear stories about Topkapi Palace from the outside

  6. once considered the center of the Roman world.

  7. conclude your journey at the Column of Constantine, dating back nearly 1,700 years to the founding of Constantinople.

Public transportation options are available nearby Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

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From US$34.36