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Private Hagia Sophia Sultanahmet Blue Mosque Cistern Grand Bazaar

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Experience walking tour, the best of your destination with a professional licensed tour guide. With extensive knowledge and insider tips, our guides will take you on a journey like no other. We meet at meeting point or central located hotel to old town of istanbul to start our walking tour. We like to make our guest enjoy city with culture, history and local foods. Book your walking private guide request today and make unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. This guiding service ideal for family, sole traveler and friends trip who want to learn Istanbul with its insides and culture of royal city without loosing time on ques. Long queues can slow Istanbul sightseeing. This private walking tour with a licensed guide visits the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar in Istanbul's Old City, with a flexible program and help purchasing museum tickets. Add an optional Ottoman-style lunch at Deraliye, or focus on Istanbul's history and culture.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Walking tour
  • Flexible tour programme
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Museum entrance tickets Ayasofya 25 Euro Basalica cistern 41 Euro
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Hippodrome

The Hippodrome is often associated with the glory days of Constantinople as an imperial capital. However, it was actually built before that era when the city was known as Byzantium, a provincial town of moderate significance. In AD 203, Emperor Septimius Severus rebuilt the city and expanded its walls, constructing a hippodrome for chariot races and other entertainment.In AD 324, Emperor Constantine the Great decided to reestablish Byzantium as Nova Roma (New Rome) after his victory at the nearby Battle of Chrysopolis. However, this name failed to impress and the city was soon renamed Constantinople, the City of Constantine. Constantine expanded the city significantly, and one of his major projects was the renovation of the Hippodrome. Estimates suggest that Constantine's Hippodrome was approximately 450 m (1,476 ft) long and 130 m (427 ft) wide.
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35 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

Our professional licensed tour guide is the best way to experience the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii). Meet our friendly self-guided and licensed tour guide at gate C and discover the hidden gems of this magnificent site.
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55 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Cistern

The Basilica Cistern Museum is one of the most important cultural assets where we can trace the traces of glorious Istanbul's history. This grand underground cistern, built by Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I (527-565), is nicknamed “Yerebatan Sarayı” (Sunken Palace) among the public due to its numerous marble columns rising from the water. It is also known as “Bazilika Sarnıcı” (Basilica Cistern) by some, as it was built on the site of the former Stoa Basilica, which was a basilica.With its 80,000-ton water storage capacity, Yerebatan Cistern is the largest covered cistern in the city and stands out with more reclaimed supporting elements compared to other covered cisterns. Covering an area of approximately 10,000 square meters, this colossal structure has a rectangular shape with a length of 140 meters and a width of 70 meters. Ticket fee 40 usd is not included.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Engaging the services of a licensed professional tour guide is the most optimal way to gain access to the Hagia Sophia museum complex while avoiding lengthy queues and uncovering the hidden treasures of this exceptional Byzantine structure. Ticket fee 31 USD is not included.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

Since the middle of the 15th century, the Grand Bazaar is the most famous in Istanbul and a shopping paradise par excellence. Part of the Historical Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, the bazaar is like a hidden city full of wonders and treasures. Visitors can enjoy an incomparable shopping experience and a unique atmosphere that reflects Istanbul’s spirit. No wonder that the Grand Bazaar is one of the must-see attractions of Istanbul and attracts over half a million visitors every day. Around the bazaar great opportunities for buying the best local carpets jewelery iznik tiles and leather jacket furs. Sunday bazaar close. it will replace with around bazaar craft centers.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Deraliye

In the heart of Old Istanbul, next to Hagia Sophia and a few steps from Blue Mosque, we will have a lunch break at Deraliye Restaurant which offers a selection of dishes that used to be served at the court of the Ottoman Empire. we will experience the exclusive delight of a menu fit for a Sultan. Optional lunch extra
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Hagia Sophia Sultanahmet Blue Mosque Cistern Grand Bazaar?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Hagia Sophia Sultanahmet Blue Mosque Cistern Grand Bazaar?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
  • Walking tour.
  • Flexible tour programme.
  • Private Professional Licensed Tour Guide.
  • Our guides will help you to purchase museum tickets as quickly as possible.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Gratuities.
  • museum entrance tickets Ayasofya 25 Euro Basalica cistern 41 Euro.
  • Transportation fee if it is needed.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Hagia Sophia Sultanahmet Blue Mosque Cistern Grand Bazaar is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Hagia Sophia Sultanahmet Blue Mosque Cistern Grand Bazaar 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Walking tour
  • Flexible tour programme
  • Private Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Our guides will help you to purchase museum tickets as quickly as possible.
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Museum entrance tickets Ayasofya 25 Euro Basalica cistern 41 Euro
  • Transportation fee if it is needed

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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