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Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia - Suleymaniye Mosque - Grand Bazaar
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Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia - Suleymaniye Mosque - Grand Bazaar
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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Visit the historic ‘old town’ of bustling Istanbul on this tour. Photo opportunities await at Sultanahmet’s notable religious sites including the Hagia Sophia and Seleymaniye Mosque. Wander through aromatic spice markets before exploring the Byzantine heritage of the Basilica Cistern. Witness the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire influences in this part of Turkey's great metropolis.
- Tour the historic reference points of the old town with an English speaking tour guide
- Benefit from a smaller tour group that can be customised to your interests
- Sample Turkish cuisine in the Grand Bazaar
- Admission to the Blue Mosque so you don’t need to queue
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What's Included
Small Group
Professional Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Departure & Return
Vogue Hotel Supreme Istanbul , Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. No:13-15 D:17, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Suleymaniye Mosque , Süleymaniye, Prof. Sıddık Sami Onar Cd. No:1, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, TurkeyYour guide ( wears a tourist guide badge, so easy to spot) will meet you on the street, outside the entrance to "Vogue Hotel Supreme Istanbul". Located on “Yerebatan Street” where the tram lines (T1) run through Sultanahmet, approximately 2 minutes walk from Sultanahmet tram stop.
Your tour concludes after visiting Suleymaniye Mosque, leaving you free to continue your Istanbul sightseeing.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- When visiting Hagia Sophia and Suleymaniye Mosques; modest, conservative clothing which exposes a minimum of flesh is good. No shorts or sleeveless shirts on either men or women. Women cover over head with scarf or shawl.
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- It is a walking tour, so there is a moderate amount of walking involved
- It may be challenging to do the tour with a stroller, not recommended.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Grand Bazaar and Spice Market are closed on July 9, 10, 11, 12, 2022 due to Sacrifice Feast Holiday
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- OPERATED BY Local Tour Guide Istanbul
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia - Suleymaniye Mosque - Grand Bazaar?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Face masks provided for travelers
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What is the policy on sanitization during Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia - Suleymaniye Mosque - Grand Bazaar?
A:The policy on sanitization is:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia - Suleymaniye Mosque - Grand Bazaar?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Great tour to really learn about what you are seeing.
Elisa_L
, Jun 2022
Very knowledgeable guide, good value for money !
Louise_S
, Apr 2022
Very nice experience !
Erol speaks really well english and has a lot of anecdots and stories to tell about the monuments we have visited. It was a private visit for my boyfriend and I so we were able to ask all the question whe had, it's very precious when you compare it to the other guided visites where there is 30 persons for one guide..
Just a little point : it goes a bit fast if you want to take pictures and appreciate the moment but it's because Erol has a lot of things to share with you !
Very interesting
Arooj_A
, Nov 2021
Our guide was Erol, he was really nice and very knowledgeable about the history of the city! You learn a lot during this tour.
Erol was a wealth of information!
Karen_G
, Oct 2021
Erol was very knowledgeable about the historical facts of Turkey and it's sites, and spoke very fluent English. We highly recommend him! We had a wonderful time in Hagia Sophia, Spice Bazaar and Suleymanyie Mosque.
This tour was perfect
Hernan_B
, Oct 2021
A unique experience knowing istambul with someone who knows it so much, English was perfect and we were able to know all the interesting facts about this beautiful city, thank you very much for everything!
Istanbul guide I would recommend
Mark_H
, Sep 2021
My guide was Erol Utgun and we met as was pre-arranged. I had a great half day learning about the places visited and unknown facts. Very knowledgable about all things Turkey so we had some very good conservations about thing in general. I would have no hestitation in recommending Erol.
Excellent!!
AndreaValeria_A
, Aug 2021
Erol was an amazing tour guide, he had a lot of knowledge and made the history of Istanbul very entertaining. He was so patient with the questions and even took pictures of us. Would 100% recommend, he'll make your tour extremely enjoyable.
Excellent tour
NehaJolly_M
, Jul 2021
Absolutely loved the tour. I was with my parents and Erol was extremely patient and explained everything in detail. His vast knowledge was immediately evident.
He set the pace according to his clients. I would highly recommend him.
definitely worth is
sadia
, Dec 2020
My tourguide was very helpful and brought a headscarf for the mosques and sanitiser. The sites were gorgeous and we did a tea tasting in the end which was fun.
Response from Host , Dec 2020
Hi, Thank you for taking your time to give us a nice review. So delighted that you enjoyed the tour. We're putting safety first and do our best possible for our guests. We're so glad you appreciated it. Hope to see you again and join our other tours in Istanbul :) Till your next tour with us!
Awesome Old City Tour!
Sean_S
, Sep 2020
We highly recommend this tour. Erol was very informative and was able to answer all of our questions. I would recommend anyone traveling to Istanbul to experience this half-day tour.
Response from Host , Nov 2020
Amazing Experience
Gerald L
, Sep 2019
Erol was fantastic!! Visited the beautiful city of Istanbul together with my wife for honeymoon. Erol knowledge about Istanbul provided us with a very interesting insights on the various history and culture of the city.
We highly recommend anyone who is visiting the city to try and do this on the first day. He also provided us with lots of pro tips to find the best food and places. 5 stars for sure!
Tour with our guide Erol
Brian_H
, Jun 2019
Erol was fantastic. He was interesting and informative and highlighted all the key points. He also provided us with additional helpful information. Many thanks Erol
Une visite à ne pas manquer
Ines
, Jul 2021
Super visite de la ville d'Istanbul. Le guide connaissait bien l'histoire de la ville, des différents monuments et édifices visité, c'est très complet. On a même la chance de s'arrêter quelques instants au bazaar égyptien pour savourer quelques pâtisseries locales. Je recommande :) !
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