Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Small-Group Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Small-Group Tour

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 3 hours
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Join a small-group walking tour of the two most famous monuments in Istanbul: the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia.
Benefit from pre-reserved tickets for the Hagia Sophia
Enjoy a scenic stroll around Sultanahmet and witness the local life with a professional guide.
Experience the splendor and charm of Islamic architecture in the Blue Mosque.
Discover the history and culture of the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires.
Get tips from your guide at the end of the tour to continue exploring Istanbul independently.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul Turkiye

Check out Istanbul's greatest monuments on this small walking tour. Meet your dedicated guide at a hot spot for traditional Turkish delicacies, where there are restroom facilities and you can purchase water or snacks.
Enjoy a scenic stroll around Sultanahmet and witness the local life with a professional guide.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

The Blue Mosque is the most visited monument in Istanbul. Your tour will start in the Sultanahmet neighborhood which takes its name from the mosque.

Marvel at this imperial Ottoman Mosque, commissioned by Sultan Ahmet the first and the last one built in this grand size. Witness the evocative power and splendor of its past as you enjoy a comprehensive guided tour of the Blue Mosque and its complementary buildings with a professional guide.

Afterwards, enjoy the courtyard for breathtaking views of modern Istanbulites and take a gentle stroll around the neighborhood. 

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Visit the Hagia Sophia with pre-reserved tickets and witness the most significant site of the Greek Orthodox religion in Istanbul. Learn how it was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople.

In the Hagia Sophia, see elements of a mosque and a church standing next to each other. Admire the basilica’s stunning dome and minarets, and countless mosaics, paintings, and marble columns.
Learn how the impressive İznik tiles were added over time in the Mosque, how the stunning Virgin Mary mosaic was made, and why the Ottomans chose to bury their sultans in the courtyard.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkiye

Walk the famous hippodrome of Constantinople. Learn about the obelisks that adorn the square.
Take a break between two major monuments for the best views and learn about the significance of the hippodrome during the Byzantine times of the city.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Arasta Bazaar, Sultan Ahmet, Istanbul Turkiye

Explore the Arasta Bazaar nestled right under the shadow of the Blue Mosque to understand 17th Century architecture of public buildings. It is a well-known but modest open-air market in the heart of Sultanhamet.
Enjoy a last-minute tea break and hunt for gifts to take home.

Duration: 5 minutes

Inclusions
  • Small group tour for a more interactive experience
  • Pre-reserved tickets for the Hagia Sophia
  • 3 hours walking tour at a relaxed pace
  • Guided tour for the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia
  • Expert guide for insider's knowledge of the city
  • Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Mosque

Exclusions
  • Transport to the meeting spot
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are functioning mosques and they can be closed to visitors for any reason, even without pre-notice (for a high-level state visit, for example)
  • Nobody can skip the line at either of the mosques although our guides make it easier and more efficient because they do it every day.
  • Istanbul has notoriously bad traffic. Give more time to get to the meeting spot than you may have planned
  • Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Ersoy Bufe, Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:40, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

Maria_P

16 Apr, 2024

This was a superb decision we made. The tour guide Ahmet was exceptional , he was so well versed with the history and his explanation of it was really really great. He explained so many things that we would have missed out had we just gone by ourselves. 5 star work by Ahmet. He also made sure he was aware of our surroundings as a group and took care of us.

Renee_B

29 Mar, 2024

The guide’s slow speech, the sense that he was either not comfortable giving the tour in English or not inspired by the material he was sharing, his repeated sighs. It was difficult to maintain interest in this tour and the only tour of 9 on this trip that was anything other than excellent

Denise_W

20 Mar, 2024

The Guide was perfect! He was generous with his knowledge and his delivery of the information was formulated sequentially Our guide cared about us and ensured everyone had a great experience

tiranaf2023

14 Mar, 2024

Istanbul is a unique city, a city of two worlds, the experience you get when you visit it is absolutely amazing. I loved every bit of it.

Gregory_T

25 Jan, 2024

Very nice tour and well organised. Time was adequate enough. Murat was an excellent and very informative guide.

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