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SKIP-THE-LINE: City Highlights Tour w/Hagia Sophia&Blue Mosque

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Visit > Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar, Guiding in English, Pick up service provided.
This is a customized half-day small group tour to the heart of Sultanahmet. Visit treasures of Istanbul such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque. Learn history about Byzantines, Ottomans, and modern Turks from your expert local guide. Experience shopping in the grand bazaar, which has been the center of shopping for centuries. Walk along the historical hippodrome and see the German Fountain and obelisk

What's Included

  • Pick Up Service from lısted hotels / Galata Port
  • Local taxes
  • Professional licensed English Speakıng guide
  • Personal Expenses
  • Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia
  • Tip to the Guide (optional)
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Transfer provided from meeting points.Please contact to the local provıder to reconfırm your pıck up tıme sınce pıck up tımes may change accordıng to the pıck locatıon and operatıonal reasons.

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Sultan Ahmet
Ayasofya Meydanı, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Beyazıt
34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Sultanahmet Square (Pass By)

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.
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Grand Bazaar

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…
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the SKIP-THE-LINE: City Highlights Tour w/Hagia Sophia&Blue Mosque?

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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Average 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 24 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the SKIP-THE-LINE: City Highlights Tour w/Hagia Sophia&Blue Mosque?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Pick Up Service from lısted hotels / Galata Port.
  • Local taxes.
  • Professional licensed English Speakıng guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Personal Expenses.
  • Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia.
  • Tip to the Guide (optional).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the SKIP-THE-LINE: City Highlights Tour w/Hagia Sophia&Blue Mosque is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for SKIP-THE-LINE: City Highlights Tour w/Hagia Sophia&Blue Mosque will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Pick Up Service from lısted hotels / Galata Port
  • Local taxes
  • Professional licensed English Speakıng guide
  • Personal Expenses
  • Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia
  • Tip to the Guide (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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.
  • Free entry for the chıldrens below 8yr. Please take passport for chıldren ıf any.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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  • 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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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