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Istanbul Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Tour with Tickets
Istanbul Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Tour with Tickets
Istanbul Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Tour with Tickets
Istanbul Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Tour with Tickets
Istanbul Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Tour with Tickets

Istanbul Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Tour with Tickets

By Tourmania
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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$108 per adult
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Overview

Begin your journey in the lively Sultanah met district, where you'll meet your expert guide at a convenient starting point. Your first stop is the famed Blue Mosque, renowned for stunning blue tiles.

As your guide leads you through its fascinating history, you'll be immersed in the mosque's captivating atmosphere. Pause to admire the panoramic views of modern Istanbul from the mosque's courtyard before meandering through the ancient streets.

Discover the Hippodrome, once the vibrant social and political centre of the city.

Explore the remarkable evolution of this site from a Greek Orthodox cathedral to a mosque following the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople. Be awed by the harmonious blend of mosque and church architecture, featuring grand domes, towering minarets, exquisite mosaics.

Continue your journey through the Hagia Sophia, where you'll learn about its ornate Iznik tiles, the iconic Virgin Mary mosaic, and the intriguing tradition of sultans being buried in its courtyard.

Activity location

  • German Protestant Church
    • Aynali Cesme Cad. Emin Sok., Tepebasi
    • Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • At Meydanı Caddesi
    • At Meydanı Caddesi
    • 34122, Binbirdirek, İstanbul, Turkiye

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Istanbul Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Tour with Tickets
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$107.85 x 1 AdultAU$107.85
Total
Price is AU$107.85
Until Fri, 24 Jan

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransfer
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

German Protestant Church
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Situated at the northern end of the famous hippodrome known as Sultanahmet Square, the German Fountain (also known as the Kaiser William Fountain) was built in 1898 to commemorate the German Emperor’s visit to Istanbul. Designed in a Neo-Byzantine style by a team of German and Italian architects, the fountain survives today as a testament to Germany and Turkey’s longstanding friendship.
Sultanahmet District
  • 15m
With buildings dating from the early Byzantine through the late Ottoman periods, the bustling Sultanahmet District is thick with historical and religious attractions. Behold the breathtaking Hagia Sophia Museum, witness the opulent lives of sultans at Topkapi Palace, go underground to explore the Basilica Cistern, experience the active Blue Mosque and its intricate tile work, shop for the perfect souvenir at the Grand Bazaar, and imagine horse racing at the site of the ancient Hippodrome. Most guided tours of the Sultanahmet District visit all of the six main sites, and often allow you to skip the long lines. Opt for private or group tours of various lengths to suit your travel style and schedule.
Hagia Sophia Mosque
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Turkey’s (officially the Republic of Türkiye) magnificent Hagia Sophia is a riot of swooping domes and mismatched minarets added throughout its long life. The lofty interior is a soaring sequence of domed and arched spaces, centring on the shell-like apse and the massive dome, which seems to float unsupported and gives the church its amazing sense of space. Work continues to uncover the golden Christian mosaics and colourful frescoes from the Byzantine era, which were plastered over by the Ottomans. Tours often allow you to skip the long lines with a guide, and many Istanbul excursions combine the Hagia Sophia Museum with other sights in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, and Basilica Cistern.
Hippodrome
  • 15m
The current Hippodrome traces the course of the ancient race track, though the actual remains are still underground. The square contains the Obelisk of Theodosius, a pink, Egyptian-made granite column that was brought to Istanbul in the fourth century and is one of the oldest monuments in the city. Also here are a spiralled obelisk that came from the temple of Apollo, the Walled Obelisk, and the German Fountain, a gift from Kaiser Wilhelm in the early 20th century.
Blue Mosque
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Blue Mosque is one of Istanbul’s top attractions and offers the opportunity to visit an active place of worship in the historical Sultanahmet area. Stroll through the airy courtyard and pause to soak up the atmosphere inside the mosque’s vast and curvaceous interior under cascading domes.
Blue Mosque
  • 15m
Home to some of Istanbul’s most recognisable attractions, the Sultanahmet District is an ideal place to explore the city’s complex history. With the rose-colored Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya) sitting across from the six minarets of the Blue Mosque and down the street from the energetic Grand Bazaar, this area packs in a wealth of culture.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGerman Protestant Church
    • Aynali Cesme Cad. Emin Sok., Tepebasi
    • Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAt Meydanı Caddesi
    • At Meydanı Caddesi
    • 34122, Binbirdirek, İstanbul, Turkiye

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