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6-Hour Istanbul Inferno Walking Tour with Basilica Cistern

6 Hours Round trip from Sultan Ahmet Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Follow Robert Langdon's trail through Istanbul's Old City
  • 02 Visit Hagia Sophia, home to the Deesis Mosaic and the tomb of Duke Enrico Dandolo
  • 03 Descend into the Byzantine-era Basilica Cistern featured in the novel
  • 04 Explore the Spice Market and the New Mosque with views over Galata Bridge

Follow in the footsteps of Dan Brown's hero Robert Langdon on this half-day walking tour of Istanbul's Old City. Visit Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, and the Byzantine-era Basilica Cistern, then continue to the Spice Market and the New Mosque with views over Galata Bridge. This tour brings together some of the key settings and landmarks linked to Inferno in the heart of historic Istanbul.

Descend into the Byzantine-era Basilica Cistern and see where the virus was hidden in the novel.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Istanbul
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Inferno Trail Through Istanbul's Old City

  • Meet your local guide at the hotel lobby and walk or take the tram to Hagia Sophia, home to the Deesis Mosaic and the tomb of Duke Enrico Dandolo.

  • Visit the Hippodrome, where four bronze horses once stood before the Venetians removed them to St Mark's Basilica.

  • Descend into the Byzantine-era Basilica Cistern and see where the virus was hidden in the novel.

  • Walk to the Spice Market, passing by the New Mosque with a view over Galata Bridge.

  • Want to see more? Upgrade to a full-day tour. You will spend the afternoon on a cruise on the Bosphorus, witness Istanbul - both Asian and European - from the water, and delve into the hustle and bustle of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar. You can also choose to enjoy an optional carpet demonstration.

  • Enjoy shopping or Sultanahmet dinner.

Head back to the hotel.

Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Spice Market, New Mosque

Where this trip takes you

Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Spice Market, New Mosque

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Sultan Ahmet 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional English-speaking Istanbul guide

  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks

  • Lunch

  • Transportation to and from attractions

Know before you go

  • A minimum of 2 persons is required for booking.

  • Pricing:

    • 85 EUR per adult (half-day tour)

    • 95 EUR per adult (full-day tour)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Tour start
Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Sultan Ahmet.

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