Visit > Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar, Guiding in English, Pick up service provided.
This is a customized half-day small group tour to the heart of Sultanahmet. Visit treasures of Istanbul such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque. Learn history about Byzantines, Ottomans, and modern Turks from your expert local guide. Experience shopping in the grand bazaar, which has been the center of shopping for centuries. Walk along the historical hippodrome and see the German Fountain and obelisk
Posted By : Duccio57
Tanto la Moschea Blu è sostanzialmente deludente (ingresso gratuito, non vedrete granchè, meglio lo scenografico esterno) tanto è affascinante (e costosa) la visita di Santa Sofia. Si svolge sul piano superiore, con numerosi affacci sul piano-terra tutti molto ben spiegati anche in inglese. La visita richiede attenzione e tempo, c'è folla ma tutt sommato accettabilmente. Seguite tutte le spiegazioni e ammirate il sedimentarsi di storie, vicende, espressioni artistiche dall'impero romano d'Oriente ai giorni nostri. Una cavalcata nel tempo e nell'arte davvero imperdibile.
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 03:41:19 
Posted By : Margaret_F
What a fantastic tour facilitated by an excellent guide, AJ. We had a small group and she made our first visit to Istanbul so memorable. She knew her history very well. We visited Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. We then went to a carpet store where we could see a Turkish double-knot carpet being made. Very nice experience. We were offered free refreshments and educated in the carpet art. We did purchase 2 carpets and they are being shipped back to NY free of charge. Also went downstairs to an ancient sistern and learned some facts about the hippodrome which we walked through afterwards. Ate lunch at a local Turkish restaurant which AJ helped us to select. After eating we headed to the Grand Bazzar and then got the small shuttle back to our cruise ship. A note fir women wearing dresses…. Make sure your knees are covered and dress does not have any revealing slits. Also remember to bring a light scarf to cover your head and shoulders if exposed. Only has to be worn inside Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Guards take the dress code seriously.
Head coverings not required anywhere else.
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Posted On : 2024-06-14 06:56:23 
Posted By : CHRISSY_C
The temples were very beautiful and I was thoroughly impressed with how many shopping options were in the bazaar.
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Posted On : 2023-09-21 12:06:35
Posted By : deesydney2015
“Baris” was our tour guide for the morning tour of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
We were very happy with the tour, very knowledgeable and organised.
He also took us around the area, and explained about the history of Istanbul, sent us some pics of the Hagia Sophia that was not in total view. Our final stop was Grand Bazzar.
Thank you for a wonderful and memorable tour.
Would definitely recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-09-15 14:01:20
Posted By : Steven_P
Korhan was the Best!!
Loved the beautiful buildings, the grand bazaar and especially the Relax tea!
It worked!
The rug shop was amazing and your schooling payed off, you can really spin a mean Rug!!
Good Job!
Steve, Patricia & the boys
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Posted On : 2023-08-01 01:13:54
Posted By : Linda L
Our guide communicated with us precisely and was at the pickup point as arranged. He spoke very well and had an excellent knowledge of the subject. He was very organized and managed all our requirements.
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Posted On : 2023-07-26 01:06:36
Posted By : Lori_M
This was an excellent your! We saw all the highlights and more! The tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and interesting.
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Posted On : 2023-06-01 12:43:51
Posted By : Rey_C
Wonderful excursion with a great guide. Ali was knowledgeable and thoughtful. Very beautiful experience. Thank you.
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Posted On : 2023-04-28 03:15:39
Posted By : Michela_C
The guide was probably knowledgeable enough. Unfortunately he did not make any effort to be interesting and involve the small kids that were part of the tour. My daughter who is super used to visits to Mosques, Museums, Synagogues, churches and palaces got bored after two hours of un-engaging explanations. Honestly I would suggest the tour go adults without kids
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Posted On : 2022-07-25 08:05:48
Posted By : Joseph_P
Our tour guide, Aly did an incredible job explaining the history and culture during our tour. Would highly recommend requesting Aly if you are going to take this tour.
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Posted On : 2022-06-25 01:14:43
