Istanbul Guided Tour: Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and More!
Overview
Learn about the local history and culture with a local and professional tour guide.
See all the highlights of Istanbul in a day. Explore the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern and more destinations.
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Suggestion for lunch (3 course mix kebab or vegetarian)
Sweet and spice tasting for FREE
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- Sweet and Spice Tasting for Free
- All Taxes
- Guidance
- Priority to buy tickets (without paying commission)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Tickets
Meeting Location
Binbirdirek
At Meydanı Caddesi, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Hippodrome
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
German Fountain
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Obelisk of Theodosius
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Serpent Column
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Walled Obelisk
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
TopkapI Palace
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nuruosmaniye Mosque
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Grand Bazaar
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Cemberlitas Sutunu
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-445276P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Bottled water.
- Sweet and Spice Tasting for Free.
- All Taxes.
- Guidance.
- Priority to buy tickets (without paying commission).
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Tickets.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Guided Tour: Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and More! is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Guided Tour: Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and More! will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- Sweet and Spice Tasting for Free
- All Taxes
- Guidance
- Priority to buy tickets (without paying commission)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Tickets
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
