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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover the intriguing history of Istanbul, and learn about its origins as we wander around Hagia Sophia.
Narrated by a local historian, this private independent walk is all about uncovering the backstories of the most iconic architecture, secret tales and history, and learning more about how this city reflects the cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here.
Together, we’ll explore the carpet museum and learn about traditional Turkish weaving, visit the iconic Blue Mosque, take photos at the mesmerising Basilica Cistern, stroll around The Hippodrome, and admire the beautiful Museum of Turkish & Islamic Arts.
Finish the tour at the Grand Bazaar and get lost in this beautiful maze of shops and alleyways, and relax at Cağaloğlu Hamam, one of Istanbul's traditional hammams.
Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets
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Entrance fees to museum of turkish and islamic arts (60 Turkish Lira per person)
Entrance fees to Cağaloğlu Hamam (30 Euro per person)
Departure Point
Cankurtaran, At Meydanı Cd No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Outside Hagia Sophia
Return Details
Beyazıt, Kalpakçılar Cd. No:22, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Grand Bazaar
Hagia Sophia Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey Learn about the origins of Istanbul as we wander around Hagia Sophia. Head inside this structure, which has once been a church, museum and mosque. 10 minutes
Carpet And Kilim Museum, Istanbul, Turkiye Explore the carpet museum and learn about traditional Turkish weaving. 10 minutes
Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey An icon of Istanbul, immerse yourself in the Blue Mosque. 10 minutes
Great Palace Mosaics Museum, Istanbul, Turkiye Take a look at some ancient mosaics that teach us a lot about Constantinople. 10 minutes
Hippodrome, Istanbul, Turkey Once an ancient square for chariot racing, the Hippodrome is now an open air museum. 10 minutes
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi), Istanbul, Turkiye Head inside this palace that's now home to centuries of Turkish and Islamic art. 10 minutes
German Fountain, Istanbul, Turkey Learn about Turkey's relationship with Germany during the early 20th century. 10 minutes
Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey Delve into one of Istanbul's most beautiful destinations - the Basilica Cistern. 10 minutes
Cagaloglu Hamam, Istanbul, Turkiye Relax at Cağaloğlu Hamam, one of Istanbul's traditional hamams 10 minutes
Nuruosmaniye Camii, Istanbul, Turkiye Explore Nuruosmaniye Mosque, an Ottoman Mosque built towards the end of their empire. 10 minutes
Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey Finish the tour at the Grand Bazaar and get lost in this beautiful maze of shops and alleyways. 10 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
145pietern
09 Jan 2023
This is a must do - a lot of activity in the Hagia Sophia area. Ensure you know the accommodation before you go as some have very bad ratings
Pathfinder601600
05 Jul 2022
We stayed at the Sura Design for 6 days. The rooms were lovely and the staff made the experience even better. In particular, Yashar who worked in the morning for breakfast service was extremely good, very attentive and always helped me and my family very promptly from finding a table to any other requests we had. Also, from the first day we arrived Muhammet Yasin warmly welcomed us and every day found us and greeted us with a great smile. All the staff were lovely and definitely made our stay more enjoyable. Would highly recommend.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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