Istanbul Guided Tour: Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and More!
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Learn about the local history and culture with a local and professional tour guide. See all the highlights of Istanbul in a day. Explore the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern and more destinations. PRIORITY TO BUY TICKETS WITHOUT ANY COMMISSION! PRIORITY TO SKIP THE LINES! Suggestion for lunch (3 course mix kebab or vegetarian) Sweet and spice tasting for FREE
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It is a mosque and former church serving as a major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey. The last of three church buildings to be successively erected on the site by the Eastern Roman Empire, it was completed in 537 CE. The site was a Greek Orthodox church from 360 CE to 1453, except for a brief time as a Latin Catholic church between the Fourth Crusade and 1261. After the fall of Constantinople in 1453, it served as a mosque until 1935, when it became a museum. In 2020, the site once again became a mosque.
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, also known by its official name, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was constructed between 1609 and 1617 during the rule of Ahmed I and remains a functioning mosque today. It also attracts a large number of tourists and is one of the most iconic and popular monuments of Ottoman architecture.
It was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today it is a square in Istanbul, Turkey, known as Sultanahmet Square.
It is a gift from German Emperor Wilhelm II to Sultan Abdulhamid II in hippodrome.
The Obelisk of Theodosius is the Ancient Egyptian obelisk of Pharaoh Thutmose III, first erected during the 18th dynasty of Egypt. It was re-erected in the Hippodrome of Constantinople by the Roman emperor Theodosius I in the 4th century AD.
It is an ancient bronze column at the Hippodrome of Constantinople in what is now Istanbul, Turkey. It is part of an ancient Greek sacrificial tripod, originally in Delphi and relocated to Constantinople by Constantine the Great in 324.
It is a Roman monument in the form of an obelisk in the former Hippodrome of Constantinople, now Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey.
Topkapı Palace was built by Sultan Mehmed II (1444-1445 and 1451-1481) during the years 1460-1478, following the conquest of Istanbul. Topkapı Palace is situated in one of the oldest parts of Istanbul; the historic peninsula bounded by the Marmara Sea, the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn inlet. It is one of the city’s most iconic buildings.
It is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey.
The Nuruosmaniye Mosque is an 18th-century Ottoman mosque located in the Çemberlitaş neighbourhood of Fatih district in Istanbul, Turkey, which was inscribed in the Tentative list of World Heritage Sites in Turkey in 2016.
The Grand Bazaar is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 65 streets and over 4,000 shops. Also, we will taste sweets and spices from one of the shops inside the bazaar for free.
The Column of Constantine is a monumental column commemorating the dedication of Constantinople by Roman emperor Constantine the Great on 11 May 330 AD. Completed 328 AD, it is the oldest Constantinian monument to survive in Istanbul.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(63)
He was nice but more importantly he is punctual. He did what he said. Thanks to him, i wait no longer. 6 hour tour was amazing. Tour has a nice experience. I wish the best for who want to book this.
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Ebru was absolutely amazing today, kind, beautiful and very knowledgeable, she made my day wonderful. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!
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This tour with Ebru was absolutely wonderful! She texted us the day before so we had her WhatsApp number. She was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic throughout the tour. No matter how many questions we asked, she always took the time to answer them thoroughly and provide fascinating historical context and insights. we highly recommend her!!
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It was a wonderful tour experience. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and professional. He explained the historical sites in a very clear and engaging way. Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, and all the other historical landmarks were truly breathtaking. We learned a great deal about the history of Istanbul. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Nice to meet with emrullah. He knows every details and his experience makes my trip better. He thinks before you do! Thanks.
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One of the greatest guide, he showed us around with a warm and friendly manner. He told us a lot of interesting information related to the historic places that we visited. He is the best, thanks bro 😎
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It was wonderful. She explained and showed us the history of Istanbul in a beautiful way. As a Turk, I want to thank her very much for allowing me to learn about the history of Istanbul by touring. This was one of the best tours of my life; it was both very fun and very enjoyable. If they asked me if I would go again, believe me, I would definitely go again.
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This tour exceeded all expectations and offered an exceptional introduction to Istanbul’s rich cultural heritage. From the grandeur of Hagia Sophia to the mystique of the Basilica Cistern, every detail was thoughtfully curated. The guide was highly professional, deeply knowledgeable, and brought centuries of history to life with elegance and insight. What impressed me most was the seamless organization and the exclusive feeling of discovering the city with such depth and sophistication. It transformed iconic landmarks into a truly immersive experience. For travelers seeking more than the ordinary, this tour is an absolute must
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He was a tour guide my wife and I had arranged for the trip. He was very polite and knowledgeable about the history of the place we visited. We were very pleased. Looking forward to working together again...
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The experience was perfect. We did just as much as we wanted, got the full experience and were not bored or overextended for a second. Alp was one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had. He was so excited and knowledgable about the history, art and architecture. He did not take us around to shop at his friends’ stores or anything like what I’ve seen and heard from other guides. 100% would do again.
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