8 hours
Luxurious A/C vehicles
Your Own Booking
Hagia Sophia Museum, Byzantine Hippodrome, Lunch, Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque), Topkapi Palace & Grand Bazaar
THIS TOUR OPERATES ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS ONLY.
Group Tour with max. 14 people
The tour begins with a gathering at a designated central location alongside our professional guide, which will be shared with you during the booking process. The departure is set for 9:00 AM. Your first stop will be the Topkapi Palace, the residence of Ottoman Sultans perched on the Sarayburnu hills. This iconic landmark showcases a blend of architectural styles and stands as the most visited museum in Turkey. Highlights of your visit will include the imperial treasury, royal garments, and sacred relics. Please note that the Harem section is not included in the standard tour and requires an additional entrance fee.
The experience continues with a guided walk through the historic Hippodrome, once the social and sporting center of Constantinople. This ancient site hosted chariot races, public celebrations, uprisings, executions, and many pivotal events during both the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. The walk will last approximately 45 minutes. This concludes the morning half of the tour.
Our journey will continue with a break at a local restaurant where you’ll enjoy a variety of authentic Turkish dishes. The afternoon portion of the tour begins at approximately 13:30, starting with a visit to the iconic Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya). This historic monument uniquely reflects both Christian and Islamic heritage. Originally built in 537 AD by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, it was later converted into a mosque during the 15th century. Your visit will last around an hour and includes the courtyard, entrance area, main hall, and upper gallery.
Following Hagia Sophia, you will explore the magnificent Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii), renowned for its stunning interior adorned with some of the finest examples of Turkish tile craftsmanship. Constructed in the 17th century, the Blue Mosque is an architectural landmark of Istanbul, prominently located in the heart of the historic city.
The tour concludes with a visit to the legendary Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, housing over 4000 individual shops. After exploring this vibrant trading hub, your tour guide will assist you in finding your way back to your hotel at around 17:00.
The total cost of this tour is 160 Euros per person. Feel free to email us for additional details or reach out via WhatsApp—we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.
Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
Entrance Tickets (35 Euro entrance to Hagia Sophia & 50 Euro for Topkapi Palace)
Lunch
Service charges and taxes
Drinks (at lunch)
Any Private Expenses
Tips to the drivers and guides
When you contact us about the trip, we'll provide you with an itinerary based on the current "real-time" availability. The tour's availability might change until your payment is received through our secure form. When we accept your reservation; all rates and program are guaranteed.
When you made your reservations with our travel agent, we'll need a 30% deposit to finalize everything. We provide a 256-bit SSL encrypted form on our website that you may use to securely submit your credit card information. After we receive your deposit, we will confirm your reservation and send you a travel voucher within 1 business day. You may pay the remaining balance before or after the trip in our agency's office. In our office, we accept all major currencies for cash payments, as well as Visa or MasterCard.
Below is the general guideline for our cancellation policy if your agent does not mention otherwise:
Cancellation Policy for Daily & Private Tours:
If you cancel 48 hours before the tour, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 48 hours to 24 hours before the tour, we will charge 50% cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 24 hours of the tour , we will charge the full amount as cancellation fee.
We cannot give any refund on no-shows for the tour.
*for large groups, please ask to your agent for the cancellation policy and booking requirements.