Hagia Sophia Bosphorus cruise Blue Mosque, Balat Pierre Loti Hill

4.3

based on 108 reviews

| Istanbul, Turkey

Reviews Summary

Generally positive, with many highlighting the comprehensive itinerary and iconic sites. Some negative feedback mentions unwanted shopping stops, traffic delays, and issues with the guide's attentiveness.

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Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

7 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

English-speaking tour guide
Bosphorus Cruise Ticket
Hotel pickup and drop-off (If option selected)
Visit center of Balat & Fener
The Blue Mosque Guided Visit
Abu Ayyub al-Ansari Mosque & Tomb Guided Visit
Hagia Sophia Guided Visit
Pierre Loti Hill Cable car ticket
Hippodrome Guided visit

Hagia Sophia skip the line entrance ticket
Tips
Lunch
Lunch

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please dress appropriately when entering sacred sites. Participants are advised to wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt. Please bring a scarf to cover head.
Even though you'll skip the ticket lines, the security checks at the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque are mandatory and cannot be bypassed.
Hagia Sophia skip-the-line entrance ticket costs €25 and must be paid in cash.
Morning part of this tour is walking tour
The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays.
This is a shared transfer with Minibus or Midibus and pick up could be early or late. For each hotel there is a fixed pick-up time. before the tour starts time

Experience the best of Istanbul on a guided bus & cruise tour. Visit iconic landmarks, like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, the vibrant Grand Bazaar, Balat and Old city. Enjoy a scenic Bosphorus cruise between the continents of Asia and Europe and cap off your adventure with a breathtaking cable car...

Duration 7 Hours
Group Tour
Max 14 people in the group

1
Blue Mosque
The magnificent Blue Mosque, renowned for its 20,000 hand-painted blue Iznik tiles and six elegant minarets. Learn how this architectural masterpiece was commissioned by Sultan Ahmet I and stands as the last great mosque of the Classical Ottoman period.
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
Hippodrome
The heart of ancient Constantinople at the Hippodrome, once the city’s vibrant social and sporting center. Admire historical monuments including the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Bronze Serpentine Column, the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Column of Constantine
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul

Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century marvel built by Emperor Justinian as a Greek Orthodox church. Discover the building’s rich history as it transitioned from church to mosque and later into a museum—standing as the world’s largest church for nearly a millennium

Duration 45 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Not Included

Grand Bazaar

Before reaching the Grand Bazaar, enjoy a brief stop at a local shop—an ideal opportunity to pick up authentic souvenirs and handcrafted goods. Then, gather in front of the Grand Bazaar’s main gate to hear fascinating insights about its rich history. Afterward, explore the Grand Bazaar at your own pace....

Duration 30 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Sultanahmet District

Free Time for Lunch

Duration 40 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Golden Horn

In the afternoon, board a comfortable coach for a scenic drive along the Golden Horn (We ll pass by without stopping) With your guide narrating the history, spot traditional wooden houses, historic churches, synagogues, mosques and remnants of the ancient Roman Wall.

Duration 20 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Pierre Loti Tepesi

We ascent to the Pierre Loti Hill by bus. You can take a photo in this beautiful place with a perfect view of the Golden Horn. This hill got its name from the famous French novelist who lived in Istanbul for a while and wrote his novel "Aziyade"

Duration 40 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Istanbul Cable Car

We descent from Pierre Loti Hill by cable car.

Duration 3 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included

Eyup Sultan Mosque

Visit the revered Eyüp Sultan Mosque and the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, a close companion of Prophet Muhammad. Learn how this sacred site became the ceremonial location for the coronation of Ottoman sultans, where they were girded with the Sword of Osman at the start of their reigns.

Duration 30 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Balat

Continue your tour through the center of Balat, the Istanbul’s most colorful neighborhood. Once home to diverse communities including Ottoman Orthodox Greeks, Jews and Armenians, these districts reflect a rich cultural mosaic. Discover their most iconic landmarks, where centuries of history, religion and architecture come together in a unique atmosphere.

Duration 20 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Hazerbaba

Break for rest some minutes & Taste Turkish delight, apple tea etc

Duration 30 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Eminönü Turyol

Bosphorus Cruise Enjoy the historical sightseeing from the sea by seeing the Golden horn, Topkapı palace, Dolma Bahçe palace, The Hagia Sophia Mosque, Maiden’s tower, Galata tower, Blue mosque, Ortakoy mosque, and the two continents Europe and Asia with the two Bridges connecting them