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Topkapı Palace-Harem, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque
Istanbul, Turkey
8 hours
Walking Tours
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History
Date
Today
What You Will Do
Skip the ticket line and enter the Topkapı Palace with a professional history expert local tour guide. Learn all the history of the palace. Discover UNESCO-listed attractions, the world-famous Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the most popular sites on this full-day guided tour, then experience shopping at the Grand Bazaar.
WE HAVE PICK-UP POINT FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
FRONT OF THE PORT BOSPHORUS HOTEL.
OPPOSITE THE MAIN EXIT GATE FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
WE HAVE PICK-UP POINT FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
FRONT OF THE PORT BOSPHORUS HOTEL.
OPPOSITE THE MAIN EXIT GATE FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
What's Included?
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (if option selected)
- Hagia Irene Church Guided visit
- Basilica Cistern Guided visit
- Topkapı Palace and Harem Guided visit
- Professional history expert English-speaking guide
- Hippodrome Guided visit
- Grand Bazaar visit & free time
- Blue Mosque Guided visit
What's Not Included?
- Topkapı Palace entrance ticket (TRY 1700 cash Per Person)
- Basilica Cistern entry ticket (1300TL cash, per person)
- Entry to Hagia Sophia
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Blue Mosque
30 minutes
Blue Mosque, The Sultan Ahmet Mosque known as Blue Mosque because of its blue 20,000 Iznık Ceramic Tiles. It was built for Sultan Ahmet I by the architect Mehmet, has 6 towering minarets and last great mosque of the Classical period. Due to the renovation in the Blue Mosque, the mosque is only visited from outside until March 31.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Aljazeera Tour.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Since Januar 2024, the Hagia Sophia Mosque main Saloon is closed for the visit of tourists. Following the tour, you can visit mosque for an additional fee of 25 Euros.
- Please dress appropriately when entering sacred sites. Participants are advised to wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt. Please bring a scarf to cover head.
- The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays.
- You will be granted the privilege to bypass the ticket line after paying your entrance fee to your guide in Turkish Lira and cash
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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