Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque
Description
Visit the Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and check out the blue tiles of the interior that gave the mosque its current name.The mosque's stunning architecture, can best be appreciated from the Hippodrome nearby, which was an ancient stadium during the Byzantine era. Spend some time shopping for memorable souvenirs at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s largest covered markets and known for jewelry and pottery, before you rest and recharge with lunch at an authentic Turkish restaurant. The rest of the day will be spent exploring famous sites that were preserved from the Byzantine and Ottoman Relics, where you'll get to learn fascinating facts and stories from your English-speaking guide! Stop by the Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest palace in the entire world, and the Tombs of the Sultans in Hagia Sofia, several small buildings that look like miniature mosques that contain lavishly-decorated tombs of five different sultans and their extended families.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Sultanahmet
Obelisk of Theodosius
Blue Mosque
Grand Covered Bazaar
Hippodrome
Topkapi Palace
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. On this day of the week, the visit will be replaced with a trip to a shop selling authentic Turkish goods.
- Travelers will be given free time to explore the Grand Bazaar on their own.
Reviews(59)
It was an amazing tour by Ali Cem. He conducted it perfectly and we loved every second of it. Thanks to him we got to know a lot about Türkey's history and local information.. very well organised
Dear Guest, Thank you for the wonderful review! Ali Cem will be absolutely thrilled to read this and we'll make sure he does. A perfectly conducted tour full of history and local knowledge sounds just right. Hope to welcome you back again someday! Kind regards 🧿 Tourmania Team
Our tour guide Egemen is so helpful and knowledgeable. Through the trip we knew more about the history of Blue Mosque as well as some funny facts.
Dear Guest, Thank you! Egemen's mix of historical knowledge and funny facts is always a winning combination. Really glad it made the Blue Mosque visit so much more memorable. Hope to welcome you back again someday! Kind regards 🧿 Tourmania Team
Great tour! Knowledgeable English speaking guide.
Daphne is a wonderful guide with great stories and knowledge on the history of the mosques and Turkey. We had a great time despite of the rain.
Dear Guest, Thank you for the lovely feedback! A little rain couldn't stop a great tour it seems! We are so happy Daphne's stories and knowledge made it such a memorable experience for you. We will pass your words on to her! Hope to see you again soon! 😊 Kind regards 🧿Tourmania Team
Fantastic guide and wonderful tour of the Topkapi palace. I learned a lot about the history of the Sultans and the Ottoman Empire from the siege of Constantinople to the 1920’s.
Dear Guest, What a great review, thank you! Topkapi Palace has such a rich and fascinating history and we are thrilled our guide brought it all to life for you. From the siege of Constantinople to the 1920s, there is truly so much to discover! We hope to see you again soon! 😊 Kind regards 🧿Tourmania Team
This tour package was very good. Defne our tour guide did an excellent job. Her depth of knowledge about the Turkish history, art, culture, architecture, and religion was impressive. The pace of the tour was steady and the tour kept ontime.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for this great feedback! Defne will be delighted to hear this. Her passion for Turkish history, art and culture truly shines through and we are so glad it made such an impression on you. We hope to welcome you back again for another memorable experience! 😊 Kind regards 🧿Tourmania Team
Great tour, well priced and informative without wasting time. Easy to follow and able to skip the line at the Sophia.
Dear Guest, Love hearing this! We always aim to make every minute count and skipping the line at Hagia Sophia really does make a big difference. So glad the tour hit the mark for you! We hope to see you again on your next visit! 😊 Kind regards 🧿Tourmania Team
Hussein was a very good tour guide. Blue mosque amazing, couldn’t see majesty of Haghia Sophia with big scaffolding in and out.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback! We are glad Hussein made the tour enjoyable and that the Blue Mosque left such a strong impression. We completely understand the disappointment with the scaffolding at Hagia Sophia, unfortunately restoration work is sometimes unavoidable. We hope to welcome you back once it is fully revealed in all its glory! 😊 Kind regards 🧿Tourmania Team
It was a wonderful tour! The guide was very nice and knowledgeable. I'm so glad I booked it
Dear Guest, We are so glad you did too! It is always wonderful to hear that our guide made such a great impression. We hope to have you back again for another great experience! 😊 Kind regards 🧿Tourmania Team
Dafne was a great guide and knowledgeable!! Worth every penny.
Dear Guest, Worth every penny, love that! We are so glad Dafne's knowledge and enthusiasm hit the mark for you. We will pass on the double exclamation marks too! Hope to see you again soon! 😊 Kind regards 🧿Tourmania Team
