Turkey · City Tours

1-Day Istanbul Landmarks Tour with Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar

1 Day Round trip from İstanbul Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Go shopping at the famous Grand Bazaar of Istanbul
  • 02 Marvel at the beautiful Blue Mosque
  • 03 Admire the architecture of Hagia Sophia Mosque
  • 04 Check out the Basilica Cistern and learn about its history

Explore the bustling city of Istanbul on a full-day tour of its most famous landmarks. Visit the Hagia Sophia Mosque, see the Roman Hippodrome, and admire the breathtaking Blue Mosque with its magnificent interior. Learn about the history of the Basilica Cistern and spend time shopping in the famous Grand Bazaar while discovering the city's rich heritage.

Explore the bustling city of Istanbul on a full-day tour of its most famous landmarks.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Istanbul
Languages English, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Istanbul's Iconic Landmarks

  • Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Istanbul around 9 am and visit the following sites:

    • Hagia Sophia Mosque: A basilica converted into a museum and now a mosque. It is currently considered one of the most outstanding examples of Turkish architecture in the world.

    • Roman Hippodrome: The hippodrome used to be a famous racing area in the past.

    • Blue Mosque: Famous for its magnificent interior decorated with Iznik tiles.

    • Have lunch at a local restaurant and try famous Turkish dishes.

    • Basilica Cistern: The largest of the cisterns built in Istanbul during the Byzantine era. This building was constructed in a few months during the year 532 and includes 336 Roman columns.

    • Grand Bazaar: Located in the historical district of Eminönü, the Grand Bazaar is one of the oldest markets in the world. The space has 3000 stores, including clothing shops, jewellery, carpets, ceramics, and much more.

  • Travel back to your hotel after the tour.

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome of Constantinople

Where this trip takes you

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome of Constantinople

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from İstanbul 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance tickets
  • Local Turkish tour guide
  • Transportation

What's Not Included

  • Drinks and meals
  • Tips
  • Entrance fee at Basilica Cistern

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Camera

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
İstanbul, Turkey
Tour start
İstanbul, Turkey
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in İstanbul.

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