Istanbul Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar Tour

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Duration: 4 hours
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Experience Highlights

Would you like to get to know the essence of Istanbul in just a few hours? With this tour of the fascinating area of Sultanahmet, you can admire the imposing architecture of the Blue Mosque, marvel at the mosaics of Hagia Sophia (entrance fee not included in the price) and visit the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest markets in the world, where you will find all kinds of products.

This 4-hour tour is designed for small groups, but if you prefer a more personalised service, you can also choose a private tour. In both cases, you can ask to be picked up from hotels in the city centre (include your name in the next step of the booking process) or go to the meeting point: the German Fountain at the Hippodrome.

For the group tour, you can select your guide in English or Japanese in the next step of the booking process, while the private option offers more languages, such as Spanish, English, French, German or Japanese. Children under the age of 2 are free of charge.

  • Admire the architecture of the Blue Mosque, with its iconic domes and minarets.
  • Immerse yourself in the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest markets in the world.
  • Enjoy the comfort of a guided tour led by a local expert.

What’s included

  • Queue-free access to buy tickets
  • Guide
  • Pick-up from centrally located hotels
  • Entrance to Hagia Sophia

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Step by Step

Get to know the historic centre of Istanbul on this tour of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar. The tour will last approximately 4 hours.

You will be picked up from your hotel in the city centre and head towards the old part of the city, called Sultanahmet. You will be accompanied by an expert guide and a small (or private, if you prefer) group of about 15 participants.

During the tour, you will visit places such as:

  • The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultanahmet Mosque. It is famous for its six minarets and its interior decorated with blue ceramic tiles.
  • The Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest markets in the world. You will find many shops and stalls offering a wide variety of goods, from jewellery and handicrafts to spices and carpets.
  • Hagia Sophia, a Byzantine-style mosque. Its interior is decorated with mosaics and frescoes. Its dome and columns are also outstanding.

Reviews

4.7
· 2560 Reviews
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    F. J.
    4
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    The visit to the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar was an incredible experience, although I think they could improve by better organising the timing of each stop.
  • G
    G. K.
    4
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    Exploring the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar was an unforgettable experience, immersing me in the rich history and culture of Istanbul.
  • B
    B. N.
    5
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    I loved visiting the historical places, I felt like I was travelling back in time. Shopping in the bazaar was a unique experience, I found beautiful things.
  • M
    M. X.
    5
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    I loved the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar tour, it was the best. Very friendly guides and everything was beautiful.
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