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Istanbul in a Nutshell Private Walking Tour

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Departs: Istanbul, Istanbul

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

The Hagia Sophia is an enormous architectural marvel in Istanbul, Turkey, that was originally built as a Christian basilica nearly 1,500 years ago. Much like the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the Parthenon in Athens, the Hagia Sophia is a long-enduring symbol of the cosmopolitan city. Basilica Cistern is the largest ancient underground cistern in Istanbul, which was used to store water in the past and is now a popular tourist attraction. The work and effort to build this cistern had to be incredible because the cistern has to be strong enough to hold the pressure of water inside of it. Thus, it was constructed with 336 marble columns supporting the structure lined up in 12 raws of 28 columns each measuring 9 m in height.

What's Included

Basilica Cistern age 0-5 free admission

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Hagia Sophia Mosque age 0-99 free admission

What's Not Included

Basilica Cistern age 6-99 $11 per person (may change due government decisions ask before coming)

Gratuities

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 4
CHILD: Age: 5 - 12
YOUTH: Age: 13 - 17
ADULT: Age: 18 - 99

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

What To Expect

Basilica Cistern

Guide will meet you in front of the entrance gate. All the historical stories are going to be explained.

Basilica Cistern is the largest ancient underground cistern in Istanbul, which was used to store water in the past and is now a popular tourist attraction

The work and effort to build this cistern had to be incredible because the cistern has to be strong enough to hold the pressure of water inside of it. Thus, it was constructed with 336 marble columns supporting the structure lined up in 12 rows of 28 columns each measuring 9 m in height. Some say that these columns were recycled from older buildings in different parts of Byzantine empire or taken from what was left from construction parts of other buildings such as Hagia Sophia and you actually tell that when you see the the two heads of Medusa as the bases of the two columns, these heads were reused in the construction of Basilica cistern.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Hagia Sophia Mosque

The same guide will meet you at the entrance gate. Tour includes all information about Hagia Sophia Mosque.

The Hagia Sophia is an enormous architectural marvel in Istanbul, Turkey, that was originally built as a Christian basilica nearly 1,500 years ago. Much like the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the Parthenon in Athens, the Hagia Sophia is a long-enduring symbol of the cosmopolitan city. However, as notable as the structure is itself, its role in the history of Istanbul and, for that matter, the world is also significant and touches upon matters related to international politics, religion, art and architecture.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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