Find your guide at the meeting point or enjoy the convenience of being picked up from centrally-located hotels in Istanbul.

Begin your tour with a visit to 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.

Next, step into 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.

Visit the awe-inspiring 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.

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. Lose yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the world’s oldest and largest covered market, with 65 bustling streets and over 4,000 shops offering everything from carpets and jewelry to spices, ceramics and more

Kohokohdat

Explore the rich history and significance of Istanbul at the Hagia Sophia
Admire the Blue Mosque's exquisite handmade blue Iznik tiles and six majestic minarets
Immerse in the lively ambiance of the Grand Bazaar as you meander through its bustling stalls
Stroll through the historic Hippodrome, once a hub of culture, sport and politics
Take in the sights of the German Fountain, Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine

Tärkeä tietää

Not allowed:

Clothes that don't cover arms and legs. Participants are advised to wear long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt and to bring a scarf to cover the head

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Hagia Sophia skip the line entrance ticket is not included in the tour price (€25, cash, per person)

Know in advance:

This is a walking tour
Even though you'll skip the ticket lines, the security checks at the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque are mandatory and cannot be bypassed
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. Each hotel has a fixed pick-up time. before the tour starts time. Please confirm the pick-up location and time directly with the local tour operator, you'll find the contact information on the voucher you'll receive after booking
The tour ends at the Grand Bazaar

Sijainti

Sultan Ahmet, Buhara 93 Restaurant, Nakilbent Sokak, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Tapaamispaikka:

1: The "Half Day Guided Tour" option is the tour with a meeting point. Meet your guide in front of Buhara 93 Restaurant at Sultanahmet Square, holding the Aljazeera Tour Logo Flag. 2: The "Tour with pick-up" option is the tour with hotel pickup. Pickup is only available from European side areas (from Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Fındıklı, Karaköy, Tepebaşı, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadırga, Beyazıt, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Fındıkzade, Topkapı areas).