Discover the higlights of the city with the expert English speaking guides. Learn about the history, daily life, traditions and religions. Marvel over the glorious Hagia Sophia, learn how the Blue Mosque earned its famous nickname, and visit Tour Topkapi Palace to gain an insight into the lavish lifestyles of the Ottoman sultans. Last browse the legendary Grand Bazaar, where you find everything from carpets to Turkish delight.
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guides meet you at the German Fountain
Skip the ticket line at Topkapi Palace
Professional Tour Guide
Gratuities
Entrance Fees to the Museums and Sights
Personal Expenses and Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
German Fountain
We will meet you by the German Fountain - next to Blue Mosque.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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On Fridays, Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship.
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As Hagia Sophia is not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line
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Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be replaced with Spice Market. Carpet weaving presentation will be presented also.
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Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays can be replaced with Basilica Cistern.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the higlights of the city with the expert English speaking guides. Learn about the history, daily life, traditions and religions. Marvel over the glorious Hagia Sophia, learn how the Blue Mosque earned its famous nickname, and visit Tour Topkapi Palace to gain an insight into the lavish lifestyles of the Ottoman sultans. Last browse the legendary Grand Bazaar, where you find everything from carpets to Turkish delight.
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guides meet you at the German Fountain
Skip the ticket line at Topkapi Palace
Professional Tour Guide
Gratuities
Entrance Fees to the Museums and Sights
Personal Expenses and Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
German Fountain
We will meet you by the German Fountain - next to Blue Mosque.
Return
Itinerary
1
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque was built in 17th century by Sultan Ahmet 1. Its name is drived from the 20k blue coloured imperial tiles that decorates inside. It is the first mosque built with 6 minarets.
1 hour
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Hagia Sophia Mosque
Hagia Sophia was the greatest cathedral of the world back in the medival age. It was built between the years of 532-537AD. It was converted in to a mosque after the fall of Constantinople. In 1934, it became a museum and in 2020 it was reconverted back to a mosque. It is such a building where you can see islamic and christian icons side by side.
1 hour
3
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace was the main head quarter of Ottoman Empire for almost 400 years. It has a great collection of imperial artifacts. Treasury collection is accepted as one of the biggest collection of the world.
1 hour and 30 minutes
4
Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar is the oldest and biggest shopping mall in the world. We will tour in the bazaar and you will have an educational Turkish carpet presentation. You can shop for carpets, scarfs, spices, colored lambs, hand bags and more
1 hour and 30 minutes
5
Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant
We will have a lunch break at the famous Pudding Shop. It is one of the oldest restaurant in the neighbourhood othat serves traditional home cookings and Doner Kebab.
