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Istanbul Highlights Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Cisterns and More!

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Istanbul, Turkey

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7 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

In this tour you will start the tour with German Fauntain, gift of Kaiser Wilhelm. Blue Mosque, magnicifent marvel of Ottoman period. Hagia Sophia the church of Divine Wisdom recently operating as a mosque. Hippodrome Square where Romans used to hold horse chariot races and monuments remaining; Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine.
Only for this tour! Your guide will welcome you to two Cisterns: Basilica Cistern & Nakkas Cistern; give details of Romans’ hidden gems and how Constantinople used to look in 1200 AD and get a demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts.
Enjoy your included 3 course lunch with best choices from Turkish cuisine: mixed kebab or vegetarian options. Your tour will come to an end in world's most famous historical Grand Bazaar, with over 4000 shops. Join and indulge in Istanbul, with a small group of max ten travellers per tour. Ask away your questions about Istanbul's culture, way of living and learn much more with professional tour guides!

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch 3 course meal (Soup, Mix Kebab/or Vegetarian, Dessert)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratitudes
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Binbirdirek
At Meydanı Caddesi, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

German Fountain

This is going to be start point of the tour!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

Blue mosque (Sultanahmet mosque)
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Cistern

Largest water cistern in Istanbul dating 6th centey A.D. Currently operating as a museum.(entry fees are inculded)
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hagia Sophia Mosque

Church of Divine Wisdom/ Largest church of 6th century A.D. (currently operating as museum half a Mosque )
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Hippodrome

One of the biggest Horse Chariot arenas in the word with the cappacity of 100 thosend spectators.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Obelisk of Theodosius

Egyptian Obeslisk brought into Hippodrome of Constantinople in 4th century.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Serpent Column

Monument of victory of Greek Persian war!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Walled Obelisk

Central obelisk of Roman Hippodrome square and the higgest with the hight of 32 metres.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cistern Art Gallery

Nakkas Cistern, Cistern which use to supply water to Boucheleon Palace / Exibition of Constantinople in 1200 A.D. (admisson inculuded)
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Nakkas Oriental Rugs & Textiles

Carpet demonstration. Admisson included.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tamara Restaurant

3 Course lunch. Soup of the day with mezes and Salad mixed kebab platter tastes of 5 diffenrt Turkish Kebabs or vegeterian 4 options. Dessert / Turkish tea + Water All the meals and drinks are included.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Divanyolu Street

Imperial Council Road.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kapali Carsi

Worlds largest covered Bazaar with 4 thousand shops layed on 66 streets. Transfer hub for silk and spice road in the history living marvel of Istanbul. (on sundays Arasta Bazaar as alternative)
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Cemberlitas Sutunu

Column of Constantine
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nuruosmaniye Camii

Visit from outside, First baroque Mosque I'm istanbul
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Highlights Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Cisterns and More!?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch3 course meal (Soup, Mix Kebab/or Vegetarian, Dessert)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Basilica Cistern Museum tickets ‘32 Euros’
  • Hagia Sophia Museum tickets ‘25 Euros’
  • Small group guarantee!
  • English Speaking Professional Tour Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratitudes

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).

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