Small Group Guided Tour to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Old City, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Pierre Loti Hill, Balat & Cable Car + Lunch, Pick up & All tickets

Cruise along the Bosphorus and enjoy breathtaking views of Istanbul’s skyline
Discover the fascinating history of Hagia Sophia, one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks
Admire the stunning Blue Mosque, famous for its Iznik tiles and six minarets
Wander through the colorful, historic streets of Balat.
Enjoy panoramic Golden Horn views from Pierre Loti Hill and descend by cable car
Mobile Vouchers are accepted, no need to take the printed tickets!

Begin your tour with pickup from centrally located hotels in Istanbul, followed by a visit to the magnificent Blue Mosque, renowned for its stunning blue Iznik tiles and six graceful minarets. Discover its fascinating history and significance as one of the masterpieces of Classical Ottoman architecture.

Continue to the Hippodrome, the social and sporting heart of ancient Constantinople. See historic landmarks including the German Fountain, Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and Column of Constantine.

Visit the extraordinary Hagia Sophia, one of Istanbul’s most famous and heavily visited landmarks. With huge numbers of visitors arriving throughout the day, ticket lines can become extremely long, especially during busy periods. With your Skip-the-Line Ticket, avoid wasting valuable sightseeing time waiting at the ticket counter and enter with your guide after the mandatory security check. Step inside this magnificent 6th-century masterpiece and discover its fascinating journey from church to mosque, museum and mosque again.

Enjoy a short stop at a local shop before visiting the Grand Bazaar. Learn about this legendary covered market before exploring its colorful streets and thousands of shops filled with carpets, jewelry, spices, ceramics and traditional souvenirs. After exploring the Old City, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, included in the tour price.

In the afternoon, drive along the Golden Horn, passing historic neighborhoods, religious landmarks and sections of Istanbul’s ancient walls. Reach Pierre Loti Hill for spectacular Golden Horn views, then descend by Cable Car and enjoy the scenery. Visit the revered Abu Ayyub Al Ansari Mosque and his tomb, 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.

Explore Balat, one of Istanbul’s most colorful historic neighborhoods, known for its multicultural heritage, charming streets and distinctive architecture. Sample traditional Turkish treats such as baklava, Turkish delight and apple tea.

End your day with a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise between Europe and Asia. Admire Istanbul’s iconic waterfront landmarks, including Topkapı Palace, Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden’s Tower, Galata Tower, Blue Mosque and Ortaköy Mosque, as well as the bridges connecting two continents. After a full day of history, culture and spectacular views, return comfortably to your original pickup point by coach.

Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off (If available)
English Speaking Tour Guide
Blue Mosque Guided Visit
Hagia Sofia Entrance Ticket and Guided Visit
Cruise Ticket
Cable Car Ticket
Lunch
Local Taxes

Gratuities
Lunch and Drinks
Entry to Hagia Sophia

You can show your mobile or printed voucher to the representative who will pick you from your hotel.
Please mention your Hotel name at the time of making the booking or contact the tour operator, contact details will be mentioned in your Booking Voucher.
In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.
Ticket/ Voucher is valid to the travel date you choose.
Please note: Hotel pickup is offered from hotels that are centrally located. If your Hotel is not in the city center, then please reach to the given pick up point: In front of Buhara 93 Restaurant Google Map
Address: Sultan Ahmet, Nakilbent Sk. 13/A, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul

Voucher Information:Mobile and Paper Vouchers are accepted!
Please provide your Hotel name at the time of making the booking. OR connect with us 24 hours before the tour start date at support@sightseeingo.com to provide the details.
Hotel pickup can occur up to one hour before the start of the tour. Kindly wait at your hotel lobby 30 minutes before the scheduled time of pickup.
You might encounter delays getting through security checks when you enter the venue because of the increased security procedures.
Guests are advised to dress appropriately when entering sacred sites. Please wear Long Pants, a long sleeved shirt. Also, bring a Scarf to cover the head.
The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays.
Pick-up is available from Hotels in Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Findikli, Karakoy, Tepebasi, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadirga, Beyazit, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Findikzade, Topkapi, Sisli.
Please note that there is fixed pick-up time for each hotel.
Guests will be notified for the pick up time in advance.
Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures - may cause delays and changes to the route. We'll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent servcie! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforseen circumstances.

You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.