Istanbul Old City: Basilica Cistern - Blue Mosque - Grand Bazaar | La Vacanza Travel

Istanbul Old City: Basilica Cistern - Blue Mosque - Grand Bazaar

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Visit the historic ‘old town’ of bustling Istanbul on this tour. Photo opportunities await at Sultanahmet’s notable religious sites including the Underground Basilica Cistern and Blue Mosque. Wander through aromatic spice markets after exploring the Byzantine heritage of the Hippodrome. Witness the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire influences in this part of Turkey's great metropolis.

Tour the historic reference points of the old town with an English speaking tour guide

Benefit from a smaller tour group that can be customised to your interests

Sample Turkish delights in the Grand Bazaar and visit a local carpet workshop

Enjoy the best scenery of Istanbul from Blue Mosque

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Basilica Cistern, Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3, Istanbul 34410 Turkiye

Largest of several hundred ancient Byzantine cisterns built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527-565). Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

A popular tourist site, sits next to the Hagia Sophia, and continues to function as a mosque today. The Blue Mosque, as it is popularly known, was constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I. Hand-painted blue tiles adorn the mosque’s interior walls.

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque has five main domes, six minarets, and eight secondary domes with traditional Ottoman architecture and is considered to be the last great mosque of the classical period.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that was the sporting and social center of Constantinople. Today it is a square with a few fragments of the original structure surviving. Monuments decorating the Hippodrome include the 3500-year-old Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column...

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul Turkiye

This beautiful square and a great place to make a stop, relax and take photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

The Church of Divine Wisdom, a fifteen hundred years old splendid monument, is a must see in Istanbul, built to be the world’s largest place of worship by Emperor Justinian in 532 AD.

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Kalpakcilar Cad. Sorguclu Han No: 22, Istanbul 34126 Turkiye

Grand Covered Bazaar

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Historic Areas of Istanbul, Istanbul Turkiye

The historical city of Istanbul, the only city in the world located on two continents, was the capital of three great empires; Roman, Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire.

Inclusions
  • Small Group
  • Professional Guide

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Basilica Cistern Admission (TRY 600 pp)
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Blue Mosque is closed on Friday and SEEN FROM OUTSIDE due to Friday congregational prayer
  • Modest clothing should be preferred when visiting the Sultanahmet Blue Mosque. Shorts for men or women should be below the knee. Women cover their heads and exposed shoulders with a scarf or shawl, skirt should be below the knee.
  • It may be challenging to do the tour with a stroller, not recommended.
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday
  • It is a walking tour, so there is a moderate amount of walking involved
  • Entrance to Basilica Cistern (600TL per person) is not included in the tour price. Once you pay your entrance fee to your tour guide, you will have the privilege of skipping the ticket queue. You can pay the tour guide preferably cash in TRY (or in equivalent to USD or EURO).
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Vogue Hotel Supreme Istanbul, Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. No:13-15 D:17, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye


Return Details

Grand Bazaar, Beyazıt, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Voucher info

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

Duration

2 hours 45 minutes


User's Reviews

Kimberly_s

12 Feb, 2024

Fantastic tour. Got to see some great highlights of Istanbul. Loved the Cistern. That was my highlight. Jumped a huge line which was great. My guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable. Like really, really knew his stuff. I was going to do these places on my own. So glad I didn’t. I learned more than I would have ever knew if I went by myself. Highly recommend.

SEVIL_T

18 Dec, 2023

We have learned a lot more about the Islamic culture and its reflection to Istanbul and Turks with the menthality behind.

atchell2016

08 Nov, 2023

Only over road from our hotel,the ottoman imperial,mega ques all day,1 hour to que ,so book on line for fast entry line,it cost 450tl each,underground walk,comprising of huge coloums supporting the areas water supply,with visual boards in english with its history,airy in side,not clostrephobic. Nearest tram stop,Sultanamet,5 minutes walk ,follow tram linedown . Well worth visit.

yvonnelB2212GH

07 Nov, 2023

The guide was very knowledgeable and informative that made our trip to basilica cistern and blue mosque much more interesting.

Deb_M

30 Oct, 2023

Absolutely amazing tour - guide was patient and knowledgeable as well as excellent at taking us to amazing places in Istanbul

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