Istanbul City Tour with Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque

• Professional licensed English Speakıng guide.
• Pick Up Service from lısted hotels / Galata Port
• Local taxes
• Dahil olmayanlar: Entry Tickets to Sites
• Dahil olmayanlar: Tip to the Guide (optional)
• Dahil olmayanlar: Personal expenses

1. The ticket is included if you choose the “with entry ticket” option. Meaning Divine Wisdom, Hagia Sophia was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. Today's Hagia Sophia was built by the Emperor Justinian in 537AD. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. It was used as a church for 916 years and as a mosque for 481 years, In 1934, by the order of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, it was converted into a museum and has since been open to the visitors.

2. Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, it is located opposite the Hagia Sophia. Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Although it is officially named Sultanahmet Mosque,, the (nıck) name Blue Mosque was given to it by the visitors because of the amazing blue tiles decorating the interior walls.

3. Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city whıch once could hold 100,000 spectators. Located in the heart of Sultanahmet surrounded by Blue mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi palace, today it is home to The Egyptian Obelisk (Dikilitaş), The Serpentine Column (Burma sütun), The Constantine Column and German Fountain.

4. One of the largest covered markets in the world with more than 60 streets and 5000 shops, where you will find in an authentic oriental atmosphere, all kind of gifts, leather clothing, rugs, antiques, jewelry, hand-woven fabrics etc…

Wheelchair accessible Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby Specialized infant seats are available Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays We guarantee that you will be dropped off at the port before your ship onboard time. (for cruise guests) Pick-up times will be updated according to your cruise arrival&departure times. (for cruise guests) Please contact the local provider and confirm your pick-up time before the tour date. Please be advised that for our regular small group tours, a single departure time is available for guests already residing in Istanbul (8:30–9:00). Later departure options have been made available exclusively for cruise passengers arriving by ship.

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