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Istanbul Highlights Small Group or Private Guided Tour with Drink

By Real Istanbul Tours
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$973 per adult
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  • 4h
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  • Instant confirmation
Overview

This exceptional small-group tour offers you the chance to explore the most iconic sites in the Old Town, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern, all while skipping the ticket lines. Your expert tour guide will accompany you inside each site, providing fascinating insights to help you fully appreciate their beauty and cultural significance. Along the way, you’ll also enjoy a complimentary Turkish tea or coffee.

For a more tailored experience, you can choose the private tour option.

Activity location

  • The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul
    • Sultan Ahmet Istanbul
    • Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant
    • 6 Divan Yolu Caddesi
    • 34400, Alemdar, İstanbul, Turkiye

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Small Group Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Small Group Tour

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30
Price details
HK$454.73 x 1 AdultHK$454.73
Paid at activityHK$518.67
Total
Price is HK$973.40
Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Private Tour

Language options: English
Price details
HK$1,818.93 x 1 AdultHK$1,818.93
Paid at activityHK$518.67
Total
Price is HK$2,337.60
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTea or Turkish Coffee
  • What's includedWhat's includedSkipping the ticket lines at Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTipping your guide.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBasilica Cistern
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHagia Sophia Mosque

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with Spice Bazaars
  • On Religious Fests Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are closed and your guides can show alternative sites
  • Meeting Time for the small group tours are 10 am ( 2 pm on fridays ) and if you book private option, meeting time is up to you.
  • Tours Ends near Grand Bazaar
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • None has right the skip the lines in Blue Mosque

Activity itinerary

The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Hagia Sophia was once the principal church for all Christians, and after the division in Christianity, it became the leading church for the Orthodox community. Following the conquest of Istanbul by the Turks, it was transformed into a mosque. Your guide will take you inside and provide in-depth information to help you appreciate its beauty even more. Please note that the entry fee is 25 Euros per person, and we will purchase the tickets for you to skip the line. Kindly have the amount ready in cash. starting 15th January 2024, Hagia Sophia entrance fee will be 25 Euros apply all foreginers.
Basilica Cistern
  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
We're going to explore the Basilica Cistern, an ancient water storage system designed to withstand long sieges. With its vast size and 336 columns, it's often referred to as the 'Underground Palace.' It's not only a remarkable historical site but also offers a unique and fascinating experience beneath the streets of Istanbul." Please note that the entry fee is 900 TL per person, and we will purchase the tickets for you to skip the line. Kindly have the amount ready in cash. ( officials share that it will be 1300 TL pp but date is not confirmed yet ).
Blue Mosque
  • 30m
We will visit the world-renowned Blue Mosque, officially known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. Its stunning blue tiles and vibrant ceiling give it the nickname "Blue Mosque." Inside, your guide will explain Islam while you explore the breathtaking beauty of this architectural masterpiece.
Hippodrome
  • 20m
The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire.
Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi
  • 20m
At a point during the tour, your guide will choose a stop where you can enjoy a complimentary Turkish coffee or tea.
Real Istanbul Tours (Pass by)
Small Group Tours
Grand Bazaar Jewelers
  • 30m
Visit one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world - Istanbul's Grand Bazaar

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESThe Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul
    • Sultan Ahmet Istanbul
    • Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPudding Shop Lale Restaurant
    • 6 Divan Yolu Caddesi
    • 34400, Alemdar, İstanbul, Turkiye
This activity is not accompanied by a Hong Kong licensed tour escort.

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