What You Will Do
This layover tour of Istanbul covers all the highlights of the city. Visit the monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, go to the Hagia Sophia, shop for all kinds of souvenirs in the world's oldest covered market, Grand Bazaar, and see the imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans, Topkapi Palace and admire the blue Iznik tiles of the Blue Mosque. Accompany of your local tour guide will be useful for your family and young kids.
Skip the line service is not available for Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque - there is a queue for the entrance).
If one of the mosques is not visited, Basilica Cistern will be visited as a replacement.
On Fridays, Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Sultanahmet District
15 minutes
Sultanahmet District
2
Blue Mosque
30 minutes
Blue Mosque (TEMPORARILY CLOSED BETWEEN JANUARY 1 - APRIL 1 ON 2023)
3
Hippodrome
15 minutes
Hippodrome
4
Sultanahmet Square
15 minutes
Sultanahmet Square
5
Hagia Sophia Mosque
1 hour
Hagia Sophia Museum
6
Topkapi Palace
2 hours
Topkapi Palace
7
Grand Bazaar
1 hour
Grand Bazaar
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