Istanbul Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar
Overview
Experience the timeless beauty of Istanbul on this expertly guided Old City tour covering the city’s most iconic landmarks. Walk through centuries of Ottoman and Byzantine history as you visit the magnificent Hagia Sophia, the elegant Blue Mosque, the historic Hippodrome, and the vibrant Grand Bazaar. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this tour is perfect for first-time visitors wanting to experience Istanbul’s cultural highlights in a relaxed and informative way.
• Visit Istanbul’s top historical landmarks in one day
• Explore with a licensed local guide
• Learn about Byzantine and Ottoman history
• Enjoy free time at the Grand Bazaar
• Ideal for first-time visitors
• Small-group atmosphere for a more personal experience
What's Included
- Pick up from designated Hotels
- Skip-the-Line access to buy tickets
- Professional Licenced Tour Guide
- Drop off to Hotel
- Hagia Sophia
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “Private Tour” and “Small Group Tour with Pick-up”.
For the option “Small Group at Meeting Point”.
Binbirdirek
At Meydanı Caddesi, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Hippodrome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The inner parts of Grand Bazaar is closed on every Sunday
- Transportation is only used for the pick up service. The rest of the tour will be done on foot
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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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).
- Pick up from designated Hotels.
- Skip-the-Line access to buy tickets.
- Professional Licenced Tour Guide.
- Drop off to Hotel.
- Hagia Sophia.
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Istanbul Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & 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
- Pick up from designated Hotels
- Skip-the-Line access to buy tickets
- Professional Licenced Tour Guide
- Drop off to Hotel
- Hagia Sophia
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The inner parts of Grand Bazaar is closed on every Sunday
- Transportation is only used for the pick up service. The rest of the tour will be done on foot
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
