Guided Hagia Sofia, Blue mosque, Basilica Cistern- Grand Bazaar
Overview
Skip the long lines to get inside the Hagia Sofia and Basilica Cistern.
Att! Tickets provided but are extra to be paid to the guide while on tour. Please check the exclusions for the ticket prices.
* Entrance fees are €67, US$77, or 3,850 TL per person, payable in cash only to your guide at the start of the tour. You may pay in Turkish lira, euros, or US dollars.
Tick most of the top sites of old Istanbul off your travel bucket list with our specialized small group tour.
It is a fully-guided tour inside Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome and Grand bazar. ( on Sundays Grand bazaar is closed it will be substituted with Spice bazaar).
Along the way stop to hear the stories of the
Roman Hippodrome (including
Egyptian Obelisk, and
Serpent Column German Fountain ),
Million stone,
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Guiding inside the sites
- Profesional licensed English speaking guide
- Tickets will be provided in advance and there won't be time wasting in ticket lines
- Hotel pick up ( optional ). Please contact us if you need a pick up. +905342005565
- Lunch. Your guide will suggest you some local restaurants at the end of the tour for lunch.
Meeting Location
Binbirdirek
At Meydanı Caddesi, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Beyazıt
34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
On Sunday, Grand bazaar is closed to the tour will end at the Spice Bazaar.
What To Expect
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Blue Mosque
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hippodrome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Grand Bazaar
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vezirhan Handmade Carpets & Klims
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Kids age 6 + will be charged as adults
- Kids 5 and lower years old free of charge and need have their ID or passport to prof their age.
- Ladies need to bring a scarf to cover their hair while inside the Blue mosque and Hagai Sofia
- Please wear clothes covering shoulders and knees for both women and men
- Grand bazaar is close on Sundays, it will be substitute with Spice Bazaar
- Grand Bazaar and Spice bazaars are closed on religious days, it will be substituted with Arasta Bazaar
- Entrance fees are €67, US$77, or 3,850 TL per person, payable in cash only to your guide at the start of the tour. You may pay in Turkish lira, euros, or US dollars.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- This tour 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.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Guiding inside the sites.
- Profesional licensed English speaking guide.
- Tickets will be provided in advance and there won't be time wasting in ticket lines.
- Hotel pick up ( optional ). Please contact us if you need a pick up. +905342005565.
- Lunch. Your guide will suggest you some local restaurants at the end of the tour for lunch.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Hagia Sofia, Blue mosque, Basilica Cistern- Grand Bazaar is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided Hagia Sofia, Blue mosque, Basilica Cistern- Grand Bazaar will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Guiding inside the sites
- Profesional licensed English speaking guide
- Tickets will be provided in advance and there won't be time wasting in ticket lines
- Hotel pick up ( optional ). Please contact us if you need a pick up. +905342005565
- Lunch. Your guide will suggest you some local restaurants at the end of the tour for lunch.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Kids age 6 + will be charged as adults
- Kids 5 and lower years old free of charge and need have their ID or passport to prof their age.
- Ladies need to bring a scarf to cover their hair while inside the Blue mosque and Hagai Sofia
- Please wear clothes covering shoulders and knees for both women and men
- Grand bazaar is close on Sundays, it will be substitute with Spice Bazaar
- Grand Bazaar and Spice bazaars are closed on religious days, it will be substituted with Arasta Bazaar
- Entrance fees are €67, US$77, or 3,850 TL per person, payable in cash only to your guide at the start of the tour. You may pay in Turkish lira, euros, or US dollars.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
