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Istanbul Old City: Basilica Cistern - Blue Mosque - Grand Bazaar
Istanbul Old City: Basilica Cistern - Blue Mosque - Grand Bazaar
Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia - Suleymaniye Mosque - Spice Bazaar
Istanbul Old City: Basilica Cistern - Blue Mosque - Grand Bazaar
Istanbul Old City: Basilica Cistern - Blue Mosque - Grand Bazaar

Istanbul Old City: Basilica Cistern - Blue Mosque - Grand Bazaar

By Local Tour Guide Istanbul
9.6 out of 10
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Overview

Visit the historic ‘old town’ of bustling Istanbul on this tour. Photo opportunities await at Sultanahmet’s notable religious sites including the Underground Basilica Cistern and Blue Mosque. Wander through aromatic spice markets after exploring the Byzantine heritage of the Hippodrome. Witness the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire influences in this part of Turkey's great metropolis.

Tour the historic reference points of the old town with an English speaking tour guide

Benefit from a smaller tour group that can be customised to your interests

Sample Turkish delights in the Grand Bazaar and visit a local carpet workshop

Enjoy the best scenery of Istanbul from Blue Mosque

Activity location

  • Basilica Cistern
    • Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3
    • 34410, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Foodie-ist Cafe and Brasserie
    • 13 Muhterem Efendi Sokak
    • 34122, Alemdar, İstanbul, Turkiye

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Fri, 29 Nov
Please choose a different date

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedSmall Group
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBasilica Cistern Admission (TRY 900 pp)

Know before you book

  • Public transport 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 Sunday
  • It is a walking tour, so there is a moderate amount of walking involved
  • Entrance to Basilica Cistern (900TL 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).

Activity itinerary

Basilica Cistern
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Blue Mosque
  • 30m
Hippodrome
  • 20m
Sultanahmet Square
  • 10m
Hagia Sophia Mosque (Pass by)
Kapali Carsi
  • 15m
Historic Areas of Istanbul (Pass by)

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBasilica Cistern
    • Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3
    • 34410, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEFoodie-ist Cafe and Brasserie
    • 13 Muhterem Efendi Sokak
    • 34122, Alemdar, İstanbul, Turkiye

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