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Discovering the Old City/ Full Day Tour/ Lunch&Tickets included

Istanbul, Turkey
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Combine the benefits of a guided tour with the flexibility o independent exploration on this introduction tour of the Hagia Sophia, the onetime Orthodox Church that became a mosque before turning into a museum, and one of Istanbul’s must-see attractions. Enjoy a 30-minute orientation to the UNESCO-listed wonder, and hear stories and insights from a professional historian guide. Learn how to get to different parts of the building, then spend as much time as you want exploring the site until closing.
  • Includes admission ticket to the Hagia Sophia
  • Learn about the site’s long and rich history from your guide
  • Explore at your own pace and stay as long as you want
  • Ideal for independent travelers who appreciate deeper insights

What's Included

  • Professional Guide Service
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Tickets
  • Lunch

    Meeting and Pickup

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    Pickup details

    We pick you up from your hotel by car and drop you off at your hotel at the end of the tour. Please write us the name of your hotel after booking.

    Operating hours
    .9:00 am

    Itinerary

    1

    Hippodrome

    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Blue Mosque

    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (Pass By)

    3

    TopkapI Palace

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Grand Bazaar

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

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

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    based on 26 reviews
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    Courtney_B, Oct 2023
    Sham. Paid for a tour but the tour guide never showed up. Don’t waste your money on Gullivers Tours.

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