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Istanbul Walking Tour - Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and More

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily except Friday

  • Duration

    3.5 hours

  • Start time

    9am

  • Meeting Point

    Hotel pick-up available from centrally located Istanbul hotels. Share the details of your booking with us and we’ll meet you at the lobby.

    Alternatively, make your way to the front of Buhara 93 Restaurant (Sultan Ahmet, Nakilbent Sk. 15/A, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul)

  • Ending Point

    Same as the starting point

Key Highlights

  • Skip the line to explore the stunning underground Basilica Cistern
  • Visit the iconic Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century architectural wonder
  • Admire the Blue Mosque with its beautiful blue tiles and six minarets
  • Walk through the historic Hippodrome and see the German Fountain and Serpentine Column
  • Shop at the Grand Bazaar, the largest and oldest covered market in the world
  • Enjoy engaging commentary by a chatty guide

Overview

Enjoy a guided walking tour in Istanbul and visit its most famous landmarks. Explore the Basilica Cistern, an underground marvel with ancient chambers and Medusa heads, and enjoy priority access to the attraction. See the stunning Hagia Sophia, built in the 6th century and once the largest church in the world.

Included in the tour is the Blue Mosque, famous for its 20,000 blue tiles and six towering minarets. Visit the hippodrome and see the German Fountain, Serpentine Column, and more.

Stroll through the bustling Grand Bazaar, the oldest and largest covered market in the world. And don’t forget to shop for local souvenirs to take back home!

You will be transported to the departure point in an air-conditioned coach.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Blue Mosque Guided visit
  • Basilica Cistern Guided visit
  • Hippodrome Guided visit
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Hotel transfers (if option selected)

Exclusions

  • Basilica Cistern & Hagia Sofia entry ticket
  • Gratuities

Please note

Voucher Information: Show your voucher on your smartphone or other device (if you'd rather print a copy - that's fine too!)

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Please reach out to local operator to confirm the exact departure time depending on your hotel location.

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.

The Hagia Sophia Mosque main Saloon is closed for the visit of tourists, only the upper gallery can be visited.

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