Private Half Day Shore Excursion: Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar From Istanbul
Overview
Inclusions
- Professional tour guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Mosque
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
St. Sophia, one of the most magnificent Byzantine churches, and nominated the 8th wonder of the world by many historians.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
Grand Bazaar tempting souvenir-hunters with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery and leather.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
Blue Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Istanbul. Dating back to the 17th century, this is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul and is also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkiye
Hippodrome, the former centre of sporting and political activities in Constantinople. During the visit you will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi and the fountain of Willhelm II.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, instead you will visit the open-air bazaar.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Clients should to wear suitable clothing and bring their own head scarf before enter to Hagia Sophia.
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Since being a mosque now, you might experience long lines before entering Hagia Sophia (skip-the line is not guaranteed).
- We as KARAVAN TRAVEL, want to ensure the minds of travelers that, all the necessary safety measures and precautions will be maintained at all times; hand sanitizer will be available, masks will be given out, seats will be blocked out on coaches, reduced groups sizes and social distancing measures will be taking against COVID-19 infections. We will follow up the new regulations/restrictions permanently and update our procedures accordingly.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Bose, our tour guide was a very friendly and extremely knowledgeable guide. She provided a very comfortable and interesting tour of the mosques and the grand bazaar. I highly recommend Bose, it was a great experience!
Bose, our tour guide was a very friendly and extremely knowledgeable guide. She provided a very comfortable and interesting tour of the mosques and the grand bazaar. I highly recommend Bose, it was a great experience!Great tour with Zana. Super knowledgeable and her English was excellent. Istanbul strikes a ressemblence to my hometown of Lisbon and Zana was extremely interested is that exchange and comparisons. It felt like being shown around by a friend more than just a tour guide.
Great tour with Zana. Super knowledgeable and her English was excellent. Istanbul strikes a ressemblence to my hometown of Lisbon and Zana was extremely interested is that exchange and comparisons. It felt like being shown around by a friend more than just a tour guide.Secluk knew so much during our trip and he made us feel very comfortable wherever we went. He told us tricks and important tips to live like a local, as well as knowing what are good prices for certain things. His knowledge and passion for Istanbul was so radiant that we would recommend him no do...
Secluk knew so much during our trip and he made us feel very comfortable wherever we went. He told us tricks and important tips to live like a local, as well as knowing what are good prices for certain things. His knowledge and passion for Istanbul was so radiant that we would recommend him no doubt!Only 60% cost of other tours. Excellent experience with delightful guide fully conversant in English. Although we did not ask to adapt the tour, we felt we could have within the 4 hour limit. Highly recommend
Only 60% cost of other tours. Excellent experience with delightful guide fully conversant in English. Although we did not ask to adapt the tour, we felt we could have within the 4 hour limit. Highly recommendKnowledgeable and friendly guide, knew some shortcuts to minimize time in line where skip the line wasn’t available. Recommended. Only suggestion would be to do the main attractions with lines first and the hippodrome area later as the time spent getting background there made the waits a bit long...
Knowledgeable and friendly guide, knew some shortcuts to minimize time in line where skip the line wasn’t available. Recommended. Only suggestion would be to do the main attractions with lines first and the hippodrome area later as the time spent getting background there made the waits a bit longer at the mosques.Our guide was quite knowledgeable and personable. Totally enjoyed the tour and would recommend viator to friends and colleagues.
Our guide was quite knowledgeable and personable. Totally enjoyed the tour and would recommend viator to friends and colleagues.