• Hagia Sophia Mosque - Guests will be picked up from their hotel to join the group. The tour begins with a visit to the Hagia Sophia Museum, renowned as one of the Eight Wonders of the World. It holds a special place in architectural history as one of the few structures of its size and age that remains intact.
• Blue Mosque - The next stop is The Blue Mosque, named after the famous exquisite blue Iznik tiles that adorn its interior. It is the only imperial mosque in the world originally constructed with six minarets.

Note: The Blue Mosque is reserved for prayer on Fridays. On these days, the mosque is viewed from the outside.

• Hippodrome - The tour continues to Hippodrome Square, the ancient sporting and social hub of Byzantium, which could accommodate 100,000 spectators and showcased artifacts from across the empire, including the Egyptian Obelisk and the Serpent Column.
• Grand Bazaar - There is an optional Handicrafts Presentation & Lecture near the Grand Bazaar. Guests may choose to skip the presentation and explore the Grand Bazaar independently.

The group will reconvene and return to the hotels.

Note: The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.

• Museum Tickets
• All Fees and Taxes
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Professional Licensed Guiding
• Pick up & Drop Off from centrally located hotels on the European Side

• Gratuities (optional)
• Please review the additional notes on your ticket for the appropriate dress code for mosque visits

Explore the vibrant culture and history of Istanbul with our knowledgeable guides. Bypass the museum ticket lines with your guide.

Experience the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and a brief handicraft presentation near the Grand Bazaar (optional, guests may choose to explore the bazaar independently) in a half-day tour.

Reasons to Choose This Tour

✔ Convenient door-to-door service with hotel pick-up and drop-off (for centrally located hotels on the European side; pick-up starts up to 1 hour before the tour begins)

✔ All entrance tickets are included — no additional payments required on the day

✔ Enjoy a small-group setting for a more intimate and relaxed tour

Discover Istanbul without the hassle of tickets, transportation, or unexpected expenses.

• * When visiting religious buildings such as Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, it is required to cover your shoulders and knees. A light scarf is sufficient. Scarfs can be purchased from the mosques if needed.
• * On Fridays, the Blue Mosque is closed to touristic visits until the end of the Friday prayer. For this reason, on Fridays, Blue Mosque will be visited from the courtyard only.
• Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.