Hagia Sophia, Bosphorus Cruise, Blue Mosque, Balat, Pierre Loti Hill
- Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazar, Old City, Abu Ayyub al-Ansari Mosque & Tomb
- Marvel at views of Istanbul's skyline during a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait
- Step back in time as you learn about the 6th-century Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
- Look for a bargain as you pass by hundreds of stalls in the Grand Bazaar
- Capture pictures of the Golden Horn from Pierre Loti Hill and take a cable car
What to expect
Visit the Blue Mosque to admire its 20,000 blue Iznik ceramic tiles and Hagia Sophia, Learn about this 6th century building that was constructed as a Greek Orthodox Church.
Ascend the Pierre Loti Hill by bus and snap some photos of sweeping views of the Golden Horn. Visit the Eyup Sultan Mosque and see the Abu Eyup Alansari Tomb.
Continue your tour with center of Fener & Balat, once home to Orthodox Greeks, Jews and Armenians. Explore vibrant streets and discover the area’s most iconic historic landmarks and cultural heritage.
Take in the city sights from the sea on a Bosphorus cruise. Capture pictures of of the Golden Horn, the Topkapı palace, the Dolmabahçe palace, the Hagia Sophia Mosque, the Maiden’s tower, Galata tower, the Blue Mosque, Ortaköy mosque.
Reviews
We started early but the tour was well planned, the guide was quite well versed. We were a group of 6 and we just wished for more break times for having a meal during the tour. All went well. Thank you! :)
The tour was really good and the places that we visited were really interesting. The cruise was really nice. Just note that if they ask you if you would like any drinks or photo on the cruise, you need to pay for it.
it was actually two half day tours combined. both tours we had just another couple join us so it was an intimate and exclusive experience. as we only catered one full day in Istanbul, this tour served our needs to visit the major sites and more in a fuss free and efficient manner. felt it was value for the price. no lunch was catered so we ate at the grand bazaar during the 40min free time given to explore in between the two half day tours. understandably there was a leather shop and sweet shop “tour” which we took in our stride as a good toilet stop with some entertainment
This is a must do tour of Istanbul. The Blue Mosque, The Hagia Sophia, The Grand Bazaar, The Bosphorus; they really impress! Pick up timing was perfect however due to the nature of the join group, it was not easy to gather everyone. Both the guide and the driver had challenges, movement for both for vehicles and for people was slow. The Turkish lunch caters to a lot of tourists companies and therefore lacking in service due to the volume. The lentil soup was good and hot, the salad was looking sad, the chicken and the beef were good but some of the beef was undercooked. Altogether a nice outing for the day.
Our guide Baki is friendly and knowledgeable. The shuttle bus is spacious and clean. The cruise was exceptional, totally worth the price of the tour. During the tour, there were other travelers come and go and it was a little confusing to us what’s happening. Overall the tour is of good value. The only part that I don’t like was the fashion show. Booking through Klook seems to be cheaper compared to other sites so that’s a pro.
The Cistern was surreal. Our guide was super informative and knowledgeable of the history of these monuments. I loved the group we were a part of too!
The experience was incredible, you need to be prepared to walk a lot, the tour is basically a walkthrough of the main city mosques and tourist areas. The guide was really helpful and kind.
We spent half an hour around the Bosphorus river cruise, overlooking the Galata tower, mosques, and palaces along the way, which was refreshing and refreshing. It makes me happy to listen to the gatha and blow the wind and watch the scenery. There is no admission fee for both the church and the mosque. The cable car is about a 2-minute drive away. The golden horn is beautiful! If you have a plan, you can go by yourself. If you want a tour guide to show you the way and introduce you, this tour is just for you!
Tour Guide is knowledgable and friendly. He will whatsapp reminder 1 day before the tour for the hotel pick up. This is a small grp tour so is better and more efficient to move around.
quick confirmation, meeting point easy to find. the guide on time (we are late a bit due to other participants), the guide knowledgeable, patience, and take good care of the participants.
Good to know
- Please dress appropriately when entering sacred sites. Participants are advised to wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt. Please bring a scarf to cover head.
- Even though you'll skip the ticket lines, the security checks at the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque are mandatory and cannot be bypassed.
- Morning part of this tour is walking tour
- Hagia Sophia skip-the-line entrance ticket costs €25 and must be paid in cash.
- The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays.
- This is a shared transfer with Minibus or Midibus and pick up could be early or late. For each hotel there is a fixed pick-up time. before the tour starts time
- Pick up service are only available from hotels in the following areas: Sisli, Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Findikli, Karakoy, Tepebasi, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadirga, Beyazit, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Findikzade, Topkapi. For each hotel there is a fixed pick-up time, before the tour starts time
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