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Best of Istanbul: Basilica Cistern - Blue Mosque - Grand Bazaar

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Explore the vibrant and storied "old town" of Istanbul on this tour, where you'll have the chance to capture incredible photographs at renowned landmarks such as the subterranean Basilica Cistern and the Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet. Take in the aromatic delights of the spice markets and delve into the rich Byzantine heritage of the Hippodrome. Be inspired by the local art and craft scene, and discover the secrets of traditional carpet weaving during a visit to a historic carpet workshop. • Enjoy priority access and skip the ticket lines at the Basilica Cistern • Indulge in Turkish delights at the bustling Grand Bazaar • Try your hand at weaving loom if you're feeling adventurous. • Benefit from a smaller tour group that can be customised to your interests
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  • Professional guide
  • Small Group
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Basilica Cistern Admission (TRY 800 pp)
Departure Point

Alemdar, Muhterem Efendi Sk. No:13 Zemin kat, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye In front (outside) of FOODIE-IST CAFE AND BRASSERIE. It is approximately 2 minutes walking distance from (T1) Sultanahmet tram stop. Your guide will wear a tour guide badge and will be easy to spot.

Return Details

Beyazıt, Kalpakçılar Cd. No:22, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey Our tour concludes after visiting Grand Bazaar, leaving you free to continue your Istanbul sightseeing.

  • Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey
    This spacious Roman built cistern shows off impressive Roman engineering was commissioned by Emperor Justinian, largest surviving Byzantine cistern in Istanbul and has been backdrop for many movies over time.
    30 minutes
  • Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey
    Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known as the Blue Mosque by many tourists because of its bluish interior decoration( blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design), is the most important mosque of Istanbul standing next to the Byzantine Hippodrome in the old city center..
    30 minutes
  • Hippodrome, Istanbul, Turkey
    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...
    10 minutes
  • Kapali Carsi, Istanbul, Turkey
    Istanbul's Grand Bazaar is high on most tourists' itineraries, and for a good reason. This enormous site is the largest covered market in the world with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 m², attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily...
    10 minutes
  • Sultanahmet District, Istanbul, Turkey
    "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled
    10 minutes
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey
    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.
  • 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.
    10 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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 Sundays
  • Entrance to Basilica Cistern (800TL 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).
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Anonymous
10 Apr 2023
Tolga personally communicated with us the place and time of the meeting place, which was very helpful, and was responsive to our questions. Great overview of the most important mosques and the history of Istanbul. I would definitely book Tolga’s tour again!
Luz_V
11 May 2022
Aron was great, very knowledgeable of city and history. Great way to start our trip, got oriented, got great pointers for visits to attractions, shopping and eating. Very much worth the money and time. Arol English is great!
Claudia_M
02 May 2022
Our tour guide was very friendly and told us a lot about Istanbul and its neighbourhood. We can highly recommend this tour!
This tour in Istanbul is organized by Tematique Tours

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