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ISTANBUL HALF DAY MORNING TOUR (St SOPHIA BLUE MOSQUE GRAND BAZAAR)

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On average, this is booked 33 (0) days in advance.

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

We will pick you up from your hotel (city center hotels), then you will meet with your group and guide at meeting point. We will visit Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum and Grand Covered Bazaar.

What's Included

  • Hotel pick up by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
  • Service charges & local taxes
  • Professional licensed tour guide
  • Meal,beverage
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Beyazıt
34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

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Hippodrome

The center of sport activities with its four monuments; The GERMAN FOUNTAIN OF WILHELM II, Egyptian Obelisk, SERPENTINE COLUMN and the COLUMN OF CONSTANTINE.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

The most famous mosque of Istanbul which is known as the BLUE MOSQUE as well because of its beautiful blue Iznik tiles. (Visit is not possible on Friday due to Friday Prayer)
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great, in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. (If St.Sophia closed on Monday, replaced with Underground Cistern)
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Grand Bazaar

GRAND BAZAAR(COVERED MARKET) In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4000 shops with each trade having its own area; the goldsmiths’ street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brasware and trays, water ewers, onyxware and meerschaum pipers.( Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday, replaced with Arasta Bazaar)
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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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
  • Hagia Sophia closed on Monday(From on October 31. to on March 31.) Replaced with Underground Cistern
  • Blue Mosque closed on Friday because of Friday prayers / No replacement
  • Grand Covered Bazaar closed on Sunday / Replaced with the Handicraft Store

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the ISTANBUL HALF DAY MORNING TOUR (St SOPHIA BLUE MOSQUE GRAND BAZAAR)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Hotel pick up by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
  • Service charges & local taxes
  • Professional licensed tour guide
  • Meal,beverage
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Drop off services

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • IMPORTANT NOTES
  • Hagia Sophia closed on Monday(From on October 31. to on March 31.) Replaced with Underground Cistern
  • Blue Mosque closed on Friday because of Friday prayers / No replacement
  • Grand Covered Bazaar closed on Sunday / Replaced with the Handicraft Store
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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