Hagia Sophia, Bosphorus cruise, Blue Mosque, Guided - Small Group
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Hagia Sophia, Bosphorus cruise, Blue Mosque, Guided - Small Group

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7h
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About this experience

Experience the best of Istanbul on a guided bus & cruise tour. Visit iconic landmarks, like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, the vibrant Grand Bazaar and Old city. Enjoy a scenic Bosphorus cruise between the continents of Asia and Europe and cap off your adventure with a breathtaking cable car ride down Pierre Loti Hill.

Available options

T1F Without Hotel Pick-up

Duration: 7 hours: This option does not include Hotel pick-up & drop off

T1F With Hotel Pick-up

Duration: 7 hours: This option includes Hotel pick-up & drop off

<br/>Pickup included

What's included

English-speaking tour guide
Bosphorus Cruise Ticket
Hotel pickup and drop-off (If option selected)
The Blue Mosque Guided Visit
Abu Ayyub al-Ansari Mosque & Tomb Guided Visit
Hagia Sophia Guided Visit
Pierre Loti Hill Cable car ticket
Hippodrome Guided visit

Detailed itinerary

1
Stop 1

The magnificent Blue Mosque, renowned for its 20,000 hand-painted blue Iznik tiles and six elegant minarets. Learn how this architectural masterpiece was commissioned by Sultan Ahmet I and stands as the last great mosque of the Classical Ottoman period.

2
Stop 2

The heart of ancient Constantinople at the Hippodrome, once the city’s vibrant social and sporting center. Admire historical monuments including the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Bronze Serpentine Column, the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Column of Constantine

3

Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century marvel built by Emperor Justinian as a Greek Orthodox church. Discover the building’s rich history as it transitioned from church to mosque and later into a museum—standing as the world’s largest church for nearly a millennium

4
Stop 4

Before reaching the Grand Bazaar, enjoy a brief stop at a local shop—an ideal opportunity to pick up authentic souvenirs and handcrafted goods. Then, gather in front of the Grand Bazaar’s main gate to hear fascinating insights about its rich history. Afterward, explore the Grand Bazaar at your own pace. Lose yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the world’s oldest and largest covered market, with 65 bustling streets and over 4,000 shops offering everything from carpets and jewelry to spices, ceramics and more.

5
Stop 5

Free Time for Lunch

6

In the afternoon, board a comfortable coach for a scenic drive along the Golden Horn (We ll pass by without stopping) With your guide narrating the history, spot traditional wooden houses, historic churches, synagogues, mosques and remnants of the ancient Roman Wall.

7
Stop 7

We ascent to the Pierre Loti Hill by bus. You can take a photo in this beautiful place with a perfect view of the Golden Horn. This hill got its name from the famous French novelist who lived in Istanbul for a while and wrote his novel "Aziyade"

8

We descent from Pierre Loti Hill by cable car.

9
Stop 9

Visit the revered Eyüp Sultan Mosque and the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, a close companion of Prophet Muhammad. Learn how this sacred site became the ceremonial location for the coronation of Ottoman sultans, where they were girded with the Sword of Osman at the start of their reigns.

10

Break for rest some minutes & Taste Turkish delight, apple tea etc

11
Stop 11

Bosphorus Cruise Enjoy the historical sightseeing from the sea by seeing the Golden horn, Topkapı palace, Dolma Bahçe palace, The Hagia Sophia Mosque, Maiden’s tower, Galata tower, Blue mosque, Ortakoy mosque, and the two continents Europe and Asia with the two Bridges connecting them

What's not included

Hagia Sophia skip the line entrance ticket
Tips
Lunch

Available languages

Guide guide
EN

Reviews breakdown

Viator 3.8
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Tripadvisor 4.7
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Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please dress appropriately when entering sacred sites. Participants are advised to wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt. Please bring a scarf to cover head.
Even though you'll skip the ticket lines, the security checks at the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque are mandatory and cannot be bypassed.
Hagia Sophia skip-the-line entrance ticket costs €25 and must be paid in cash.
Morning part of this tour is walking tour
The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays.
This is a shared transfer with Minibus or Midibus and pick up could be early or late. For each hotel there is a fixed pick-up time. before the tour starts time

Meeting point

Front of Buhara 93 Restaurant

From $25 per person

Price varies by option

Adults
Age 8-99
1
Childs
Age 4-7
0
Infants
Age 0-3
0
Booking requirements:
  • Min travelers: 1
  • Max travelers: 15
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