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Top level and domed ceiling of Hagia Sophia Museum
Carpeted room as part of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
People shop at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
Colorful ceiling of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
Discover the Old City - Skip the Line

Discover the Old City - Half-Day Small Group Tour

By Travelium
6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price was AU$82, price is now AU$57 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Symbolic landmarks & historic architecture on a shoe-string.
  • Delicate designs & floral patterns of the Blue Mosque.
  • Architectural beauty of the renowned Hagia Sophia.
  • Souvenir shopping at the largest covered bazaar in the world
  • A visit to the ancient site of chariot races & speeches.

Activity location

  • Multiple Locations to be Visited
    • 2 Sultan Ahmet Parkı
    • 34122, Istanbul, İstanbul, Turkey

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Meeting Point: Hereke Halı (Hereke Carpets)
    • 59 Nuru Osmaniye Caddesi
    • 34120, İstanbul, İstanbul, Turkey

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Discover the Old City - Skip the Line
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 15 minutes4h 15m4h 15m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:15 am
Price details
AU$81.57
AU$57.09 x 1 AdultAU$57.09

Total
Price was AU$81.57, price is now AU$57.09
30% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar.
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish-Speaking & Professional Tour Guide.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood & Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal Expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdmission Fees to Musuems.

Know before you book

  • Children aged 4 or younger, are complimentary when accompanied by paying adults.
  • Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays; you will visit the 6th-century Basilica Cistern instead.
  • The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
  • Admission fees for the museums are not included in the price. You can either buy the tickets from your tour guide or skip the entry of the once you are not interested in.
  • This is an open group tour and takes place everyday.

What you can expect

History and culture are around every corner on your journey through Istanbul. Discover the Hippodrome, the mighty Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia Basilica. See how traditions live on and are still part of daily life as you hunt for a deal in the labyrinthine streets of the Grand Bazaar.

Your morning starts with a visit to the remaining columns and obelisks of the Hippodrome—once the centre for sports, theatre, and politics in the former Roman capital of Constantinople. See where slaves once rode chariots in ferocious races and the place where orators shared brave words for the assembled crowd.

Your tour continues to the beautiful Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque for its founder. Witness the tomb of the great ruler, and admire the delicate designs and floral patterns of the Ottoman tiles that decorate the walls of the shrine.

Feast your eyes on the majestic 6th-century Byzantine basilica, Hagia Sophia. It was once a church, then a mosque, and now a museum. View the architectural innovation of this domed structure as well as the panelled interior with coloured marbles and ornamental stone inlays.

Complete your tour with an exhilarating shopping experience at the bustling Grand Bazaar. From the trading of diamonds and carpets, to food and perfumes—you are sure to find an excellent bargain.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMultiple Locations to be Visited
    • 2 Sultan Ahmet Parkı
    • 34122, Istanbul, İstanbul, Turkey

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMeeting Point: Hereke Halı (Hereke Carpets)
    • 59 Nuru Osmaniye Caddesi
    • 34120, İstanbul, İstanbul, Turkey