SKIP-THE-LINE: Treasures of istanbul w/LUNCH
Istanbul, Turkey
7 hours
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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Bus & Driving Tours
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Day Trips
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History
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City Highlights
What You Will Do
Visit > Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar
SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets, Guiding in your own language, Pick up service provided.
Explore Historical Peninsula in a unique, personal way. Be enchanted by the mosaics of Hagia Sophia. See the priceless treasures of Topkapi palace. Experience shopping in the grand bazaar, which has been the center of shopping for centuries. Walk along the historical hippodrome and see the German. Fountain and obelisk. See the colorful mosaics of the Sultanahmet mosque. Learn history about Byzantines, Ottomans and Modern Turks from your expert local guide. Do not wait in the long queues with Skip-The-Line tickets provided for you
What's Included?
- Pick-up Service from hotel/Port
- Professional licenced tour Guide
- Lunch in the local restaurant
- All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
What's Not Included?
- Tips to the guide & driver (optional)
- Beverages with meal
- Admission fees to sites
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Hagia Sophia Mosque
1 hour
Meaning Divine Wisdom, Hagia Sophia was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. Today's Hagia Sophia was built by the Emperor Justinian in 537AD. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. It was used as a church for 916 years and as a mosque for 481 years, In 1934, by the order of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk it was converted into a museum and since it is open to the visitors.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Tour Altinkum Travel
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entry fees to Topkapi Palace (55 USD) and Hagia Sophia (30 USD) are excluded
- Your guide will have pre-paid skip-the-line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dollar, euro, Turkish lira
- Please take passport for childrens if any
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern Cistern will be visited instead
- We guarantee that you will be dropped off at the port before your ship onboard time. (for cruise guests)
- Pick-up times will be updated according to your cruise arrival&departure times. (for cruise guests)
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Guide Options
- Guide - Russian
- Guide - Japanese
- Guide - English
- Guide - Spanish