Istanbul Old City: Basilica Cistern - Blue Mosque - Grand Bazaar

Points forts

Itinéraire

1. 1

   Basilica Cistern

   Largest of several hundred ancient Byzantine cisterns built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527-565). Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.

   30 minutes•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

2. 2

   Blue Mosque

   A popular tourist site, sits next to the Hagia Sophia, and continues to function as a mosque today. The Blue Mosque, as it is popularly known, was constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I. Hand-painted blue tiles adorn the mosque’s interior walls. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque has five main domes, six minarets, and eight secondary domes with traditional Ottoman architecture and is considered to be the last great mosque of the classical period.

   30 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

3. 3

   Hippodrome

   The Hippodrome of Constantinople

   The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that was the sporting and social center of Constantinople. Today it is a square with a few fragments of the original structure surviving. Monuments decorating the Hippodrome include the 3500-year-old Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column...

   20 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

4. 4

   Sultanahmet Square

   This beautiful square and a great place to make a stop, relax and take photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

   10 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

5. 5

   Hagia Sophia

   The Church of Divine Wisdom, a fifteen hundred years old splendid monument, is a must see in Istanbul, built to be the world’s largest place of worship by Emperor Justinian in 532 AD.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

6. 6

   Grand Bazaar

   Grand Covered Bazaar

   15 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

7. 7

   The historical city of Istanbul, the only city in the world located on two continents, was the capital of three great empires

   Roman, Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre

Point de rendez-vous

Meet your guide outside 'FOODIE-IST CAFE AND BRASSERIE,' just a 2-minute walk from the (T1) Sultanahmet tram stop. Your guide, easily identifiable by their tour guide badge, will be waiting for you at the cafe entrance.

La carte montre Istanbul. Le point de rendez-vous exact est l'adresse ci-dessus.Ouvrir une carte plus grande

Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Modest clothing should be preferred when visiting the Sultanahmet Blue Mosque. Shorts for men or women should be below the knee. Women cover their heads and exposed shoulders with a scarf or shawl, skirt should be below the knee.
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday
• Total walking distance approx. 3–4 km with frequent stops; includes stairs at Basilica Cistern and uneven surfaces in Sultanahmet
• IF ALL INCLUSIVE OPTION IS NOT SELECTED: Entrance to Basilica Cistern (€45 per person) is not included in the tour price.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• ⚠️ Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time, as finding a taxi and navigating traffic can sometimes be challenging. The tour will begin promptly, as it is a shared experience with other participants

Annulation et remboursement

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• Annulé et intégralement remboursé si la météo l'exige
• Annulé et intégralement remboursé si trop peu de participants