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Istanbul Highlights: Guided Tour with Turkish Tea or Coffee

4.9(276 reviews)
4 hours
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About This Tour

This exceptional small-group tour offers you the chance to explore the most iconic sites in the Old Town, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern, all while skipping the ticket lines. Your expert tour guide will accompany you inside each site, providing fascinating insights to help you fully appreciate their beauty and cultural significance. Along the way, you’ll also enjoy a complimentary Turkish tea or coffee. For a more tailored experience, you can choose the private tour option.

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Istanbul Highlights: Guided Tour with Turkish Tea or Coffee
Istanbul Highlights: Guided Tour with Turkish Tea or Coffee
Istanbul Highlights: Guided Tour with Turkish Tea or Coffee
Istanbul Highlights: Guided Tour with Turkish Tea or Coffee
Istanbul Highlights: Guided Tour with Turkish Tea or Coffee
Istanbul Highlights: Guided Tour with Turkish Tea or Coffee

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What's Included

Skip the line tickets at Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern (Not Entrance Fees )
Professional guide
Tea or Turkish Coffee

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tipping your guide.
Basilica Cistern
Hagia Sophia Mosque

Additional Information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with Spice Bazaars
On Religious Fests Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are closed and your guides can show alternative sites
Meeting Time for the small group tours are 10 am ( 2 pm on fridays ) and if you book private option, meeting time is up to you.
Tours Ends near Grand Bazaar
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
None has right the skip the lines in Blue Mosque

Meeting Point

Meeting point is 1 min walking distance to the tram stop

Special Instructions

Please note that group tours begin at 9:30 AM (on Fridays, mosques are closed until 2 PM, so the tour will start at 2 PM). If you book a private tour, the scheduled time will be based on your booking. The entry fee for the Basilica Cistern is 1500 TL and for Hagia Sophia is 25 Euros per person, which is not included in the tour price. Your guide will skip the line to purchase tickets for you. Please have the payment ready in cash, either in Turkish Liras, US Dollars, or Euros. ( Please note that entry fees may be subject to change after the tour is booked. Any increase in ticket prices will be the responsibility of the guest. ) We will visit several mosques, and modest dress is required. Women should cover their head, shoulders, and legs, while men can wear shorts, but they must be knee-length or longer. You can reach us via Whatsapp or Imessage +905417692277

Cancellation Policy

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

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Guest Ratings

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Based on 276 verified reviews

4.9

Average rating

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