Small Group Istanbul Full-Day Shore Excursion: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar
Small Group Istanbul Full-Day Shore Excursion: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar
Tour will start with the visit of Byzantine Hippodrome. Then, you will proceed to Blue Mosque, he most beautiful mosque of Istanbul. The Church of the Holy Wisdom of God is your next magnificent destination.
Hagia Sophia is a symbol of the city and a very important monument that is a pole of attraction not only for those seeking religious tourism. You will visit the exotic Grand Bazaar. Turkey's largest covered market with 4000 shops offering excellent shopping as beautiful tiles, copper and brassware, apparel made of leather, cotton and wool, meerschaum pipes and all sorts of other things.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque is one of the principal adornments on the skyline and also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.
30 minutesHippodrome
See the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi and the fountain of Willhelm II.
30 minutesHagia Sophia Mosque
One of the most magnificent Byzantine churches, and nominated the 8th wonder of the world by many historians.
1 hourGrand Bazaar Jewelers
Grand Bazaar tempting souvenir-hunters with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery and leather.
1 hourTopkapi Palace
The imperial residence from which the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled but today a museum holding large collections of Japanese and Chinese porcelains and displaying holy relics.
2 hoursIncluded
- Lunch - 3-course lunch
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Entry/Admission - Blue Mosque
- Entry/Admission - Topkapi Palace
Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Visit to the Harem section in Topkapi Palace is not included. Entrance will be at your own expense. St. Sophia is closed on Mondays. Instead you will visit Underground Cistern. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays instead you will take a Bosphorus Cruise. Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, instead you will visit the open-air bazaar
- Since the Blue Mosque is closed, you will be experiencing Nuruosmaniye Mosque as cover.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Clients should to wear suitable clothing and bring their own head scarf before enter to Hagia Sophia.
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 16 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.