Discover two of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks on a small-group walking tour led by a licensed local guide. Explore the breathtaking Blue Mosque and enjoy included entry to Hagia Sophia, where centuries of Byzantine and Ottoman history come to life. With a maximum of 10 participants, this tour offers a relaxed and personalized sightseeing experience.
- Visit the magnificent Blue Mosque with a licensed local guide
- Explore the world-famous Hagia Sophia with an included museum entrance ticket
- Learn about Byzantine and Ottoman history from an expert guide
- Admire stunning Byzantine mosaics and Ottoman architectural masterpieces
- Enjoy a relaxed experience with a maximum of 10 participants
- Ideal introduction to Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet district
- Perfect for first-time visitors and history enthusiasts
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Step into the heart of Istanbul and discover two of the city's most extraordinary monuments
on this intimate small-group walking tour.
Meet your licensed English-speaking guide in Sultanahmet and begin your journey at the
magnificent Blue Mosque, one of the finest masterpieces of Ottoman architecture. Learn
about its impressive six minarets, elegant domes, and the thousands of handmade İznik tiles
that gave the mosque its famous nickname.
Continue to the world-renowned Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece that has served as a cathedral,
imperial mosque, museum, and once again a mosque throughout its remarkable history. With
your included museum entrance ticket, admire its breathtaking architecture, impressive
Byzantine mosaics, massive marble columns, and fascinating blend of Christian and Islamic
heritage.
Throughout the tour, your expert guide will share captivating stories about the rise of
Constantinople, the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and modern Istanbul, helping
you understand the city's unique cultural identity.
Limited to just 10 travelers, this small-group experience allows for more interaction with
your guide, a comfortable pace, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions while exploring
two of Türkiye's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage monuments.
Included
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Hagia Sophia Museum entrance ticket
- Small-group walking tour
- Historical and cultural commentary
Not included
- Hotel Pick up & Drop Off
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses
Maximum group size: 10 participants
Meeting point : Paran Tour Sultan Ahmet, Nakilbent Sk., 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
End point: Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Tour is conducted entirely on foot.
Hagia Sophia Museum entrance ticket is included.
The Blue Mosque is an active place of worship and may be closed during prayer times.
Visitors are required to dress modestly when entering religious sites.
Women should bring a headscarf to enter the Blue Mosque. Scarves are also available at the entrance if needed.
Shoes must be removed before entering the Blue Mosque.
Moderate walking is involved throughout the tour.
Cankurtaran, Bab-I Hümayun Caddesi 4, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul, Türkiye