Small Group: Best of Istanbul Tour with Hagia Sophia Tickets
Start Point: German Fountain View On Map
Small Group: Best of Istanbul Tour with Hagia Sophia Tickets
If you are looking for an intimate small group Istanbul tour with fellow history enthusiasts, this tour is for you!
Led by a licensed local guide, this experience offers a unique perspective of the Old City Istanbul, inviting you to discover centuries-old structures while diving deep into their rich histories.
During this comprehensive Istanbul city tour, you will visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, historical Hippodrome, and the vibrant Grand Bazaar. Uncover the fascinating legacies of the Ottoman Empire and the Middle Ages while admiring the architectural beauty and priceless heritage behind each monument.
Take in everything by admiring the beauty of the buildings, the priceless history behind each monument, and the undeniable fact that this place was the heart of both Christian and Islamic civilizations at one point.
Throughout the tour, your expert guide will be explaining the captivating tales of Ottoman sultans, Byzantine chariot races, and enduring monuments that have stood for centuries. You will feel like you have been in a time machine where you have explored all the different periods that shaped Istanbul within the blink of an eye.
Tour Info
- Destinations: Istanbul
- Duration: 3.5 Hours
- Start Point: German Fountain
- End Point: Grand Bazaar
- Inclusions: Small Group Tour, Licensed Tour Guide, Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
- Exclusions: Transportation Throughout the Tour and Drop-Off Service, Drinks, Lunch, Gratuity (Suggested)
- Sight to See: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Hippodrome Square, German Fountain
This tour is operated at either 9:00am or 1:30pm. You can start your tour depending on your time choice.
Meet your tour guide next to German Fountain (Alman Cesmesi) which is located in Hippodrome Square. They will be waiting for you with our company logo so you will notice them easily and start your Istanbul tour with the highlights of the city.
Byzantine Hippodrome / Sultanahmet Square: Here is the square where the chariot races were held in the Roman Empire times, and today you'll see the German Fountain and 3 obelisks which are located along the central spine of the ancient Hippodrome in Sultanahmet, just steps away from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
Blue Mosque: Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I, Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale. The blue shade of the 27.000 pieces of Iznik quart tiles gives the mosque its popular name and 6 towering minarets give its uniquely recognizable structure.
Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya, Santa Sofia): Here the ancient cultures of East and West speak to you with a clear voice. A great blend of Christian and Islamic influence with the beautiful interior of mosaics, impressive and significant history. Built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, played a very important role in the Christian and Islamic World.
Grand Bazaar: One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world with over 4,000 shops.
Your Istanbul tour ends here in Grand Bazaar.
This is the end of our service. We sincerely hope to welcome you as our guest again!
*Please feel free to drop us an email for Bosphorus or Fener-Balat tour for the other day of your small group tour with our private tour guides or contact us if you would like to make another Istanbul or Turkey Tour with alternative itineraries.
Please Note:
- Minimum 4 participants are required to operate the tour.
This tour includes accommodation and is request based. Please fill out the form below. Our operations team will contact you.
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Inclusions
- Small Group Tour
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
Exclusions
- Transportation Throughout the Tour and Drop-Off Service
- Drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuity (Suggested)
24 Hour - Free cancellation
You are eligible for a full refund if you cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time of the experience.
However, if you cancel within 24 hours of the start time, no refund will be issued, and we will not be able to accept any modification requests during this period.
Please note that all cancellation deadlines are based on local time.