LGBT Friendly Top Sites of Istanbul Tour
Overview
Explore the best of Old Istanbul in just one day with our gay or gay friendly guide in a professional and welcoming manner. You'll have the flexibility to set your own pace and visit the sites that are most appealing to you, including the iconic Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Witness the fascinating architecture of the Byzantine Empire at the Basilica Cistern and Hippodrome, then experience the true essence of Istanbul by haggling at the Grand Bazaar. Join us for a remarkable journey through the heart of Istanbul.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- If your hotel is close to the metro or Tram.
- Gay or gay-friendly licenced tour guide
- Lunch
- Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Basilica Cistern
- If your hotel is not close to the public transportation, taxi fee
- Tipping tour guide
Meeting and Pickup
Hello if your hotel is located in the city center, our guide can meet you at your hotel, airbnb or port and then you head to old city with tram or taxi.We meet Beyazit, Sultanahmet, Karakoy, Sirkeci, Galata, Taksim Areas.
Beyazıt
34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cemberlitas Sutunu
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hippodrome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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 (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the LGBT Friendly Top Sites of Istanbul Tour?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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.
- If your hotel is close to the metro or Tram.
- Gay or gay-friendly licenced tour guide.
- Lunch.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque.
- Basilica Cistern.
- If your hotel is not close to the public transportation, taxi fee.
- Tipping tour guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There 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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the LGBT Friendly Top Sites of Istanbul Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for LGBT Friendly Top Sites of Istanbul Tour 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
- If your hotel is close to the metro or Tram.
- Gay or gay-friendly licenced tour guide
- Lunch
- Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Basilica Cistern
- If your hotel is not close to the public transportation, taxi fee
- Tipping tour guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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
