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Istanbul Essential Highlights: Hagia Sophia and Cistern and more

By Home Away Istanbul
Free cancellation available
Price is $450 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Discover the vibrant soul of Istanbul on this tailored private tour designed for first-time visitors. Explore iconic landmarks like the magnificent Hagia Sophia, the serene Blue Mosque, and the historic Hippodrome. Delve into the depths of the Basilica Cistern and wander through the lively Grand Bazaar, soaking up the local atmosphere. With the flexibility to customize your itinerary, this tour ensures a personal experience guided by a dedicated licensed expert, revealing the city's hidden gems and bustling streets.

  • Tailor your tour itinerary to match your interests and preferences
  • Visit top sights including Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and more
  • Experience the energy of Istanbul's bazaars and local culture
  • Enjoy a private tour with a licensed guide for personalized insights

Activity location

  • Hagia Sophia Mosque
    • Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant
    • 6 Divan Yolu Caddesi
    • 34400, Alemdar, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Istanbul Essential Highlights: Hagia Sophia and Cistern and more
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$450.00 x 1 Adult$450.00
Total
Price is $450.00
Until Sat, Oct 25

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Basilica Cistern Ticket - 32€
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hagia Sophia Ticket - 25€
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English Speaking Professional Tour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Coffee and/or Tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Hagia Sophia Mosque
  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The Hagia Sophia with its innovative architecture, rich history, religious significance and extraordinary characteristics, has been fighting against time for centuries. Constructed three times in the same location, it is the world’s oldest and fastest-completed cathedral. With its breathtaking domes that look like hanging in the air, monolithic marble columns and unparalleled mosaics are one of the wonders of the world’s architectural history. The sheer dazzling beauty of the mosque with its magnificent play on space, light, and color provokes worship in the believer.
Basilica Cistern
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
There are hundreds of ancient cisterns hidden underneath the streets and houses of Istanbul. Of the two that are open to the public, the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı) is the largest and Istanbul’s most unusual tourist attraction. Built-in 532 by Emperor Justinian, it was constructed using 336 columns, many of which were salvaged from ruined temples and feature finely carved capitals. Its symmetry and sheer grandeur of conception are quite breathtaking, and its cavernous depths make a great retreat on summer days.
Blue Mosque
  • 30m
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
  • 30m
Hippodrome - German Fountain - Obelisk of Theodosius - Serpent Column - Walled Obelisk
Kapali Carsi
  • 1h 30m
Welcome to The Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops, attracting more than 300,000 visitors daily. Sellers hawk their wares at the top of the voice, and everyone has their own technique to entice you in, the colors, lights, and sounds create an exotic and unique atmosphere. Get ready to experience it.

Location

Activity location

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    Hagia Sophia Mosque
    • Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant
    • 6 Divan Yolu Caddesi
    • 34400, Alemdar, İstanbul, Türkiye

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