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Istanbul Highlights Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Cisterns and More!

Activity Duration (8 to 12 hours)
Extreme
Hosted in English
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Istanbul Highlights Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Cisterns and More!
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Overview

About

Explore the vibrant city of Istanbul with its stunning landmarks! Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Blue Mosque, the iconic Hagia Sophia, and the mysterious Cisterns. And that's just the beginning!

What you'll do

Discover the highlights of Istanbul in one day on this small-group tour. Visit the Blue Mosque, a stunning example of Ottoman architecture, and the historic Hagia Sophia. Explore Hippodrome Square, featuring ancient monuments, and then delve into two hidden Cisterns: Basilica and Nakkas. Learn about Roman history, Turkish Handicrafts, and enjoy a 3-course lunch featuring Turkish delights. Your journey concludes at the renowned Grand Bazaar.

What is included?

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available

What is not included?

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Meet your host

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Offbeat Adventure Co.
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Istanbul Sacred Site Pilgrimages Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Istanbul Highlights Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Cisterns and More! in Istanbul, Turkey. This sacred site pilgrimages experience includes 15 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Extreme.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

German Fountain
1

German Fountain

Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
German Fountain

This is going to be start point of the tour!

2

Blue Mosque

Stop: 40 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Blue Mosque

Blue mosque (Sultanahmet mosque)

3

Basilica Cistern

Stop: 45 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Basilica Cistern

Largest water cistern in Istanbul dating 6th centey A.D. Currently operating as a museum.(entry fees are inculded)

4

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.

Church of Divine Wisdom/ Largest church of 6th century A.D. (currently operating as museum half a Mosque )

5

Hippodrome

Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hippodrome

One of the biggest Horse Chariot arenas in the word with the cappacity of 100 thosend spectators.

6

Obelisk of Theodosius

Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Obelisk of Theodosius

Egyptian Obeslisk brought into Hippodrome of Constantinople in 4th century.

7

Serpent Column

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Serpent Column

Monument of victory of Greek Persian war!

8

Walled Obelisk

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Walled Obelisk

Central obelisk of Roman Hippodrome square and the higgest with the hight of 32 metres.

9

Cistern Art Gallery

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Cistern Art Gallery
  • Nakkas Cistern, Cistern which use to supply water to Boucheleon Palace / Exibition of Constantinople in 1200 A.D.
  • (admisson inculuded)
10

Nakkas Oriental Rugs & Textiles

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Nakkas Oriental Rugs & Textiles

Carpet demonstration. Admisson included.

11

Tamara Restaurant Sultanahmet

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
12

Divanyolu Street

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Divanyolu Street

Imperial Council Road.

13

Grand Bazaar

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Grand Bazaar

Worlds largest covered Bazaar with 4 thousand shops layed on 66 streets. Transfer hub for silk and spice road in the history living marvel of Istanbul. (on sundays Arasta Bazaar as alternative)

14

Column of Constantine

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Column of Constantine

Column of Constantine

15

Nuruosmaniye Camii

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Nuruosmaniye Camii

Visit from outside, First baroque Mosque I'm istanbul

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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