🏨 Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia - Süleymaniye Mosque - Grand Bazaar Activity

Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia - Süleymaniye Mosque - Grand Bazaar

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 2 hours

Departs: Istanbul, Istanbul

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Discover the highlights of Sultanahmet, Istanbul's historic 'old town' on this half-day walking tour. Join your guide for a curated Istanbul experience, and avoid common Sultanahmet experiences like getting lost or being targeted by aggressive touts. Learn all about storied sites like the Hagia Sophia and Suleymaniye Mosque from your English-speaking guide. Along the way, find a few hidden gems, discover where locals eat and drink and even stop at an Ottoman-era spice market to get a taste of the time-honored marketplace experience.

• On this small group tour, your guide tailors the commentary to your interests
• Get interesting insights on the various history and culture of the city.
• Visit Istanbul’s landmarks, including the Hagia Sophia and Suleymaniye Mosque
• Find the freshest Turkish delicacies with your guide's help in Grand Bazaar

What's Included

Professional Guide

Small Group

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 7 - 17
ADULT: Age: 18 - 99

Additional Info

Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
It may be challenging to do the tour with a stroller, not recommended.
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
This tour is required to be booked by a minimum 2 participants.

Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
It may be challenging to do the tour with a stroller, not recommended.
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
This tour is required to be booked by a minimum 2 participants.

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Hagia Sophia Mosque

The Church of Divine Wisdom, a fifteen hundred years old splendid monument, is a must see in Istanbul, built to be the world’s largest place of worship by Emperor Justinian in 532 AD. First a Greek Orthodox Patriarchal Basilica, later an imperial mosque, in 1935 it was opened to the public as a museum. After being neutral for about 86 years it was converted into a mosque again in July 2020. Hagia Sophia is the only mosque anywhere in the world right now where you could see Islamic elements along with the Christians images. The lofty interior, stunning surviving mosaics and the massive dome, which seems to float unsupported and gives the church its amazing sense of space. An unforgettable experience awaiting you.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Historic Areas of Istanbul

The historical city of Istanbul, the only city in the world located on two continents, was the capital of three great empires; Roman, Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire.

• Admission Ticket Free

Sultanahmet Square

This beautiful square and a great place to make a stop, relax and take photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nuruosmaniye Camii

The mosque is the first mosque ever which was built in Baraque Style and you can easily see it if you have an eye for the detail.

• Admission Ticket Free

Kapali Carsi

Grand Covered Bazaar

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Suleymaniye Mosque

A work of Sinan the Architect, the building is a perfect fusion of simplicity and grandiose. It was commissioned by the most powerful of Ottoman Sultans, Suleyman I, known as 'The Magnificent'. The Mosque crowns one of the seven hills and dominates the Golden Horn, providing a landmark for the entire city.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

Egyptian Spice Bazaar

People come from around the world to explore the 350-year-old bazaar is a popular central place to purchase herbs, spices and spice mixes, tea, dried fruit, dried meat, and other delicacies. A must-visit for all first-time visitors to Istanbul, especially foodies.

• Admission Ticket Free

Eminonu Square

An area renowned for its restaurants, cafe culture and shops.

• Admission Ticket Free

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