Half Day Guided Small Group Tour to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Old City and Grand Bazaar + Pick up & Skip the Line Ticket

Immerse yourself in the vibrant history and culture of Istanbul as you explore its iconic landmarks on a guided walking tour
Admire the stunning 20,000 blue Iznik tiles and six towering minarets in the Blue Mosque
Discover the history of this 6th-century Hagia Sofia, once the largest church in the world
Learn about the world’s oldest and largest covered market, Grand Bazaar, before exploring on your own
Get live guide about the landmarks, including their cultural and architectural significance with this walking tour
Mobile Vouchers are accepted, no need to take the printed tickets!

This expertly guided walking tour of Istanbul takes you through the city’s most iconic landmarks, allowing you to uncover its rich history and cultural heritage. From the grandeur of the Hagia Sophia to the bustling Grand Bazaar, this tour offers an immersive experience of the city’s past and present and admire architectural masterpieces the Blue Mosque. With an English-speaking tour guide, you will gain fascinating insights into each site, making the experience even more memorable.

Begin your journey with pickup from centrally located hotels in Istanbul and head to the magnificent Blue Mosque, celebrated for its thousands of blue Iznik tiles and six elegant minarets. Learn about Sultan Ahmet I and discover why this impressive landmark is considered one of the finest examples of Classical Ottoman architecture.

Continue to the historic Hippodrome of Constantinople, once the beating heart of the Byzantine capital, where thrilling chariot races, imperial ceremonies and major public celebrations drew enormous crowds. Walk through this legendary square as your guide brings its dramatic past to life and explains its importance throughout the Byzantine and Ottoman eras. Admire remarkable monuments that have survived for centuries, including the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, ancient Serpentine Column, impressive Obelisk of Theodosius and Column of Constantine, each revealing a different chapter of Istanbul’s extraordinary history.

Visit the extraordinary Hagia Sophia, one of Istanbul’s most famous and heavily visited landmarks. With huge numbers of visitors arriving throughout the day, ticket lines can become extremely long, especially during busy periods. With your Skip-the-Line Ticket, avoid wasting valuable sightseeing time waiting at the ticket counter and enter with your guide after the mandatory security check. Step inside this magnificent 6th-century masterpiece and discover its fascinating journey from church to mosque, museum and mosque again.

Before visiting the Grand Bazaar, make a short stop at a local shop featuring traditional Turkish products. Then, learn about the history of this legendary covered market before enjoying free time to explore its maze of colorful streets and thousands of shops selling carpets, jewelry, spices, ceramics, handicrafts and souvenirs.

Hotel Pick-up (subject to availability)
English Speaking Tour Guide
Blue Mosque Guided Visit
Hagia Sofia Entrance Ticket with Guided Visit
Hippodrome Guided Visit
Lunch
Local Taxes

Gratuities
Drinks
Hotel Drop off

You can show your mobile or printed voucher to the representative who will pick you from your hotel.
Please mention your Hotel name at the time of making the booking or contact the tour operator, contact details will be mentioned in your Booking Voucher.
In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.
Ticket/ Voucher is valid to the travel date you choose.
Please note: Hotel pickup is offered from hotels that are centrally located. If your Hotel is not in the city center, then please reach to the given pick up point: In front of Buhara 93 Restaurant Google Map
Address: Sultan Ahmet, Nakilbent Sk. 13/A, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul

Stroller accessible : Yes.
Wheelchair accessible : No.
Voucher Information : Mobile and Paper Vouchers are accepted!
This is a walking tour , hence it is advised to wear comfortable shoes.
Hotel pickup can occur up to one hour before the start of the tour. Kindly arrive at your hotel lobby 30 minutes before the scheduled time of pickup.
You might encounter delays getting through security checks when you enter the venue because of the increased security procedures.
Guests are advised to dress appropriately when entering sacred sites. Please wear Long Pants, a long sleeved shirt. Also, bring a Scarf to cover the head.
The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays.
Pick-up is available from Hotels in Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Findikli, Karakoy, Tepebasi, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadirga, Beyazit, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Findikzade, Topkapi, Sisli.
Please note that there is fixed pick-up time for each hotel.
Guests will be notified for the pick up time in advance.
Please provide your Hotel name at the time of making the booking. OR connect with us 24 hours before the tour start date at support@sightseeingo.com to provide the details.
Disclaimer : Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures - may cause delays and changes to the route. We'll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent servcie! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforseen circumstances.

You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.