Small Group Tour from Galata Tower to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
Overview
About
Join a small group tour from Galata Tower to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
What you'll do
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place
- If you need Hotel pick-up please send us a message
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Itinerary
Istanbul Sacred Site Pilgrimages Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Small Group Tour from Galata Tower to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey. This sacred site pilgrimages experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
Here is the starting point
Galata Tower
Our tour starts in front of the Galata Tower. The guide will give information about this fire tower built by the Byzantines from outside. Local product shops and historical streets around the Tower will be visited.
Karakoy
This historical region of Istanbul will be visited with a guide. During this trip, St. George Church, Tailors Synagogue, Saint Pierre Han, Kamondo Stairs, Podestat, Ottoman Bank, Azapkapı, Sokollu Mosque would be visited.
Eminonu Square
The group will cross from Karaköy region to Eminönü using the Unkapanı bridge. There will be a break for lunch after the guide will give a lecture in the Eminönü region on the Historic Peninsula. Spice Bazaar and the surrounding streets will be visited. Buildings and mosques from the Ottoman period will be seen in this area.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Sirkeci Train Station, Gulhane Park and Blue Mosque square will be seen on the walk from Eminonu area to Hagia Sophia. In the last part of the tour, the world famous Hagia Sophia will be visited. The guide will explain this structure in detail.
This concludes the tour.
