Istanbul Highlights Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Cisterns and More!
Overview
In this tour you will start the tour with German Fauntain, gift of Kaiser Wilhelm. Blue Mosque, magnicifent marvel of Ottoman period. Hagia Sophia the church of Divine Wisdom recently operating as a mosque. Hippodrome Square where Romans used to hold horse chariot races and monuments remaining; Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine.
Only for this tour! Your guide will welcome you to two Cisterns: Basilica Cistern & Nakkas Cistern; give details of Romans’ hidden gems and how Constantinople used to look in 1200 AD and get a demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts.
Enjoy your included 3 course lunch with best choices from Turkish cuisine: mixed kebab or vegetarian options. Your tour will come to an end in world's most famous historical Grand Bazaar, with over 4000 shops. Join and indulge in Istanbul, with a small group of max ten travellers per tour. Ask away your questions about Istanbul's culture, way of living and learn much more with professional tour guides!
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch 3 course meal (Soup, Mix Kebab/or Vegetarian, Dessert)
- Bottled water
- Hagia Sophia Museum tickets Included ‘25 Euros’ (30 USD)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Basilica Cistern Museum tickets Included ‘42 Euros’ (48 USD)
- English Speaking Professional Tour Guide!
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratitudes
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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German Fountain
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Hippodrome
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Obelisk of Theodosius
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Walled Obelisk
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cistern Art Gallery
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Nakkas Oriental Rugs & Textiles
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Tamara Restaurant
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Grand Bazaar
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Nuruosmaniye Camii
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Ladies best bring a head scarf (if not available, it can be arranged during the tour)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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.
- Lunch. 3 course meal (Soup, Mix Kebab/or Vegetarian, Dessert).
- Bottled water.
- Hagia Sophia Museum tickets Included ‘25 Euros’ (30 USD).
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Basilica Cistern Museum tickets Included ‘42 Euros’ (48 USD).
- English Speaking Professional Tour Guide!.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Gratitudes.
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 Highlights Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Cisterns and More! is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Highlights Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Cisterns 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
- Lunch3 course meal (Soup, Mix Kebab/or Vegetarian, Dessert)
- Bottled water
- Hagia Sophia Museum tickets Included ‘25 Euros’ (30 USD)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Basilica Cistern Museum tickets Included ‘42 Euros’ (48 USD)
- English Speaking Professional Tour Guide!
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratitudes
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Ladies best bring a head scarf (if not available, it can be arranged during the tour)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
