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Guided Evening Walking Group Tour in Old City

4.913 reviewsHagia Sophia (Ayasofya)

  • 2h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Avoid long lines with a tour focused mainly on exterior visits Capture stunning evening photos at major landmarks and hidden streets Enjoy a relaxed pace with more sightseeing and less waiting Learn the fascinating 3-layered history of Hagia Sophia Experience a small-group tour for a personal atmosphere Taste traditional Turkish tea in a historic location Discover Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman history in one walk

Inclusions

What's included

  • Tea & Coffee
  • English Speaking Tour Guide

What's not

  • Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Tip

Itinerary

  1. The Hippodrome was the social and sporting center of Byzantine Constantinople, famous for chariot races and imperial ceremonies.

    20 min

  2. Built in the 17th century, the Blue Mosque is one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks, known for its six minarets and blue Iznik tiles.

    20 min

  3. Originally constructed as a Byzantine church, this peaceful mosque is one of the oldest surviving religious buildings in Istanbul.

    20 min

  4. This historic Ottoman bazaar is famous for traditional crafts and souvenir shops located beside the Blue Mosque

    10 min

  5. Hagia Sophia is a masterpiece of architecture with a unique history as a church, mosque, museum, and today an active mosque.

    15 min

  6. Topkapi Palace served as the main residence and administrative center of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.

    Passes by

  7. Built in the 6th century, the Basilica Cistern is an impressive underground water reservoir supported by hundreds of marble columns.

    Passes by

  8. Erected in 330 AD, this column symbolizes the founding of Constantinople and is one of the city’s oldest Roman monuments.

    20 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Detailes will be shared after booking.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 8 travellers
Operated by
İstanbul Vidi Travel
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Istanbul

  • Its from-price is 69% below the median of the 3649 experiences we list in Istanbul.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 890 of 3649.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Istanbul

Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, busy bazaars and ferries crossing between continents.

The historic peninsula holds the greatest landmarks. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome face each other in Sultanahmet, the Basilica Cistern lies beneath the streets, and Topkapı Palace spreads across the hill above the Golden Horn. A short walk away, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar have traded for centuries, and Süleymaniye Mosque, built by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, crowns one of the city's seven hills.

Top-ranked sights in Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).

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