Small Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Bazaar
Overview
Discover Istanbul's rich Culture and history with our experienced guides. Skip the Museum Ticket Queues with your guide.
Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Brief Handicraft Presentation next to Grand Bazaar (Optional, guest may opt to explore the bazaar on their own) in a Half Day Tour
Why You Should Choose This Tour
✔ Door-to-door service with hotel pick-up and drop-off
(Centrally located hotels on the European side; pick-up begins up to 1 hour before tour start)
✔ All entrance tickets included — no separate payments on the day
✔ Small-group experience for a more personal and relaxed tour
Enjoy Istanbul without worrying about tickets, transport, or unexpected costs.
What's Included
- Museum Tickets
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Licensed Guiding
- Pick up & Drop Off from centrally located hotels on the European Side
- Gratuities (optional)
- Please review the additional notes on your ticket for the appropriate dress code for mosque visits
Meeting and Pickup
Note: Pickup from the hotels starts 1 hour before departure. Please check your messages to see the pick up time from your hotel. We will inform you about the pick up time from your hotel after your booking.Pick up and drop off is included from centrally located hotels on the European Side. Pick up and drop off is also available from Cruise Ship Port. For guest staying in Airbnb and Apartments, please choose a hotel from the list located close to your address.Dress Code:Please note that during visits to Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, mini-skirts, shorts, and low-cut dresses are not permitted. Women must cover their heads, and both men and women should wear clothing that covers the knees. If your attire does not meet these guidelines, one-time use items are available for purchase at the mosques.
What To Expect
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Blue Mosque
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hippodrome
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- *** When visiting religious buildings such as Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, it is required to cover your shoulders and knees. A light scarf is sufficient. Scarfs can be purchased from the mosques if needed.
- *** On Fridays, the Blue Mosque is closed to touristic visits until the end of the Friday prayer. For this reason, on Fridays, Blue Mosque will be visited from the courtyard only.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Bazaar?
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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).
- Museum Tickets.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional Licensed Guiding.
- Pick up & Drop Off from centrally located hotels on the European Side.
- Gratuities (optional).
- Please review the additional notes on your ticket for the appropriate dress code for mosque visits.
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 Small Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Bazaar is as follows:
- Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & 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
- Museum Tickets
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Licensed Guiding
- Pick up & Drop Off from centrally located hotels on the European Side
- Gratuities (optional)
- Please review the additional notes on your ticket for the appropriate dress code for mosque visits
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- *** When visiting religious buildings such as Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, it is required to cover your shoulders and knees. A light scarf is sufficient. Scarfs can be purchased from the mosques if needed.
- *** On Fridays, the Blue Mosque is closed to touristic visits until the end of the Friday prayer. For this reason, on Fridays, Blue Mosque will be visited from the courtyard only.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
