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Istanbul gold combo day tour with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and private boat cruise

Free cancellation
Place: Istanbul
Duration: up to 8 hours
Language: English, Spanish, German
Mobile voucher accepted

Do this because

  • Discover the Sultan Ahmet Center, the heart of the Old City
  • Relax aboard a private boat cruise on the Bosphorus
  • Visit the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Covered Bazaar

What to expect

Start by experiencing one of the most beautiful sights in the world, touring Sultan Ahmet Center, the heart of the Old City from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.

Hagia Sophia, the Church of the Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian (entrance ticket is not included).Blue Mosque, world-famous for its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Hippodrome, center of sporting events, like chariot races and athletics, and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II decorating the Hippodrome. Grand Covered Bazaar, with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs before resting your tired legs at a Turkish restaurant for a spot of lunch. Let your food settle as you sit back and relax on your Bosphorus Cruise enjoying the photogenic straits of both Europe and Asia.Golden Horn, the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbor of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of İstanbul where the first colonies settled during the Byzantines. Pass the residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian traders and other multi-cultural areas before passing Balat to see the Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, the Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and the 22 kilometer-long Byzantine City Walls.

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Important to know

  • This tour includes hotel pick-up (only available from centrally located hotels). You will receive instructions for arranging your pick-up on the voucher after booking
  • If you are not eligible for hotel pick-up you can meet your guide at the central meeting location
  • Blue Mosque will only be visited from outside on Friday mornings until 1.00pm because of noon-prayer
  • Hagia Sophia Museum entrance ticket is not include and need to buy on spot with extra fee of Euro 25
  • Maximum of 10 people per tour group
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What’s included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off (from central hotels)

Donations to the Mosques

Multilingual guide

Transportation in air conditioned vehicle

Lunch

What’s not included

Drinks at lunch

Gratuities (optional)

Entrance fees

Personal expenses

All entry fees

Attractions tickets other than mentioned

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Gümüşsuyu, Gümüşsuyu Mahallesi, Osmanlı Sk. 1/B, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey

Meeting point:

This tour includes hotel pick-up (from centrally located hotels). Meet your guide at the agreed-upon location - you will be asked to confirm the pick-up location and time directly with the local operator.

If pick-up is not available from your hotel please meet your tour in front of The Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square.

Provider

Plan Tours & Gray Line Turkey

Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +44 121 468 3145