Small Group Tour from Galata Tower to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul


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From $120.05

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Istanbul, Istanbul

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

The Galata region, where the famous tower of the Byzantine period is located, was a region where foreign merchants lived both in the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. From here to the shores of the golden horn, the region contains amazing experiences for travelers.The area going from Eminönü to Hagia Sophia is the most beautiful region of the historical peninsula. With this small group tour, you can visit Istanbul on an unusual route. While seeing the works of both byzantine and ottoman periods, one enters into the daily life of Istanbul.


What's Included

Fees of licensed tour guide

What's Not Included

Personel Expenses


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 6
  • CHILD: Age: 7 - 12
  • YOUTH: Age: 13 - 17
  • ADULT: Age: 18 - 75

Additional Info

  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • If you need Hotel pick-up please send us a message
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed

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
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Galata Tower
Our tour starts in front of the Galata Tower. The guide will give information about this fire tower built by the Byzantines from outside. Local product shops and historical streets around the Tower will be visited.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Karakoy
This historical region of Istanbul will be visited with a guide. During this trip, St. George Church, Tailors Synagogue, Saint Pierre Han, Kamondo Stairs, Podestat, Ottoman Bank, Azapkapı, Sokollu Mosque would be visited.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Eminonu Square
The group will cross from Karaköy region to Eminönü using the Unkapanı bridge. There will be a break for lunch after the guide will give a lecture in the Eminönü region on the Historic Peninsula. Spice Bazaar and the surrounding streets will be visited. Buildings and mosques from the Ottoman period will be seen in this area.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Mosque
Sirkeci Train Station, Gulhane Park and Blue Mosque square will be seen on the walk from Eminonu area to Hagia Sophia. In the last part of the tour, the world famous Hagia Sophia will be visited. The guide will explain this structure in detail.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free






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