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Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Small-Group Tour

Name: Walks In Europe – Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Small-Group Tour
Brand: Walks In Europe
SKU: 51192P70
Price: 46.57 USD
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Rating: 4.790497 (463 reviews)

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Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Small-Group Tour

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About This Tour

Join a small-group walking tour of the two most famous monuments in Istanbul: the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia. Benefit from pre-reserved tickets for the Hagia Sophia Option to meet your guide in Galata port if you are on a cruise ship Enjoy a scenic stroll around Sultanahmet and witness the local life with a professional guide. Experience the splendor and charm of Islamic architecture in the Blue Mosque. Discover the history and culture of the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires.

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What's Included

2.5 hours walking tour at a relaxed pace

Starting from Galata Port (If this option is selected)

Small group tour for a more interactive experience

Expert guide for insider's knowledge of the city

Pre-reserved tickets for the Hagia Sophia

Guided tour for the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia

What's Not Included

Transport to the meeting spot

Additional Information

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are functioning mosques and they can be closed to visitors for any reason, even without pre-notice (for a high-level state visit, for example)

Nobody can skip the line at either of the mosques although our guides make it easier and more efficient because they do it every day.

Istanbul has notoriously bad traffic. Give more time to get to the meeting spot than you may have planned

Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.

Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.

Please note that women should be required to wear a headscarf when entering the mosque.

Please note that both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Shorts, sleeveless tops, and other revealing attire are not permitted inside.

You are not allowed to bring signs, symbols, banners, flags, documents, drawings, or any materials representing political, ideological, or religious beliefs inside the Hagia Sophia.

Please note that the 'Starting from Galata Port' option is available only for cruise guests.

Please note that skip-the-line access is available for adults only. Children under the age of 7 do not benefit from this access.

Please note that children under 7 are not permitted on this tour.

Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

Meeting Point

CHOOSE THIS OPTION IF YOU ARE ON A CRUISE SHIP ONLY! We will meet at Galataport Clock Tower Square, next to the clock tower. Your guide will be holding a sign that says "Walks In Europe."

We meet at Ersoy Bufe. This is a small food kiosk just by the side of the Hippodrome in Sultanahmet Square. It is across the German Fountain. Your guide will be in front of the Ersoy Bufe with a sign that says, “Walks in Europe.”

Special Instructions

Please meet your guide and join the tour. Your voucher is not an admission ticket.

Cancellation Policy

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

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