Imperial Tour

Enjoy a half-day tour of Istanbul visiting Hagia Sophia, the Underground Cistern and the Grand Bazaar.

About the tour

Visit the Hagia Sophia, one of the most beautiful buildings of the city. The Hagia Sofia served as a center of religious, political, and artistic life for the Byzantine world. It was also an important site of Muslim worship after Sultan Mehmed II conquered Constantinople in 1453 and designated the structure a mosque.

Also get to the see one of the biggest underground cisterns, also known as the Basilica Cistern. This construction was built by the late Roman emperor Justinian the Great in Constantinople during the 6th century. Back in the day it was used as an underground thank that would hold water, but nowadays developed parts of the world mainly use it for watering plants and flushing toilets.

Explore the Grand Bazaar, built in the 15th century, is the oldest covered market in the world. Covering an area of 54.663 meters, it also ranks as one of the world’s biggest covered markets. So, take you time and get to see all the special thing this market has to offer!

Why buy online tickets?

• It’s fast, easy and you get the best price
• Your spot is guaranteed, just go to the departure point on the booked date
• You will receive your voucher by e-mail, show the mobile voucher to the guide

The tour includes

• A licensed English Speaking guide
• Complimentary pick-up and drop-off (from European side and centrally located Istanbul hotels)

Important information

• When: daily at 1 PM (except Monday)
  
• Duration: approx. 4 hours
• Pick-up time depends on the location of your hotel
• Please provide you accommodation details during the booking process
• Client are requested to contact the local tour operator in order to check the pick-up time and free shuttle availability from their hotels’ locations
• Please note: On Sundays the Grand Bazaar is closed, additional time will be spent at the other locations
• Please note you will visit the underground Cistern or Nakkas Cistern (which suits to the program on the day)