About This Tour
This is a fantastic small-group tour that allows you to explore the most popular sites in the Old Town, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern, all while skipping the ticket lines. Your official tour guide will take you inside each site, sharing detailed information so you can truly appreciate their beauty and significance. You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy a Turkish tea or coffee. For a more tailored experience, you can choose the private tour option. Please note that entry fees are not included in the tour price. We will purchase the tickets in advance to skip the lines, and we kindly ask that you have the required amount in cash to give to your guide. You can pay in Euros, USD, or Turkish Liras.
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Meeting Point
Meeting Poing is Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant. The restaurant is located on the street where the tram lines run through Sultanahmet, an approximately 1-minute walk from the Sultanahmet tram stop. We will be at the meeting point with yellow umbrella
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. 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. Please bring cash for entry fees to give to the guides, as we will purchase tickets in advance. This will allow us to skip the lines at Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern. Note that entry fees may increase without notice due to inflation, and we may not be able to update you on changes.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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Basis Travel
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