Small Group Tour: Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar

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Istanbul, Turkey

5 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

English Speaking Licenced Local Tour Guide
Local Taxes

Lunch
Gratitude (Suggested)
Entrance fee - Basilica Cistern (will be paid by credit card at the entry-the fee might change before the tour date)

$35.00 per person
Entrance fee - Hagia Sophia (will be paid in cash to the guide-the fee might change before the tour date)

$30.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Alemdar, Divan Yolu Cd. No:4, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
We are meeting in front of Pudding Shop (Lale Restaurant) at 08:30. Your guide will be holding a sign on which you will see our company name - Istanbul Local Guides. Your guide can not wait more than 10 minutes. Please kindly be present at the meeting spot on time.

End point

Ç. Nuruosmaniye Caddesi
Beyazıt, Ç. Nuruosmaniye Cd., Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Start time
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Sultanahmet District

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Basilica Cistern

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Hippodrome

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Grand Bazaar and Spice Market will be closed in 2026 in the following dates; March 20/21/22-Ramadan Celebrations. May 27/28/29/30-Eid Celebrations. October 29-Republic Day.
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Spice Market will be visited instead.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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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Reviews

4.9

based on 11 reviews

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Scott_M, May 2026

Emel was fantastic. could not have asked for a better time. she was very professional and knowledgeable on the history of the area. i would recommend her to anyone looking for a guide

A great small group...

heidi_l, Dec 2025

A great small group experience (that ended up being private). It included key sights in the old city plus the guide spent a few hours with us navigating the Bazaar - super helpful!

Excellent tour of Istanbul’s Must-See sites!

Joyce_S, Sep 2024

Ugur was a wonderful tour guide! The tour included all as described. Though lines can be long, he knew which sites to see in which order to minimize the waits. Provided a wonderful history lesson as well. We even had time for a coffee or tea break and a snack. He also provided guidance through the Grand Bazaar, which was very helpful. Would definitely recommend!

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