Imperial Istanbul Half-day Tour: Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar

Istanbul, Turkey

Discover Imperial Istanbul on this half-day sightseeing tour. Visit Hagia Sophia, which is today one of the most magnificent museums in the world, the Blue Mosque Hippodrome with its Egyptian Obelisk, a remarkable pink granite monumnet built 3,500 years ago by an Egyptian pharoah. Last but not least experience the Grand Bazar of Istanbul.

Well recovered for over 1,500 years, Hagia Sophia is named as one of the most remarkable museums in the world. Two stories of ancient history confronts everyone in this well preserved structure. The next stop will be at the Blue Mosque Hippodrome just in the middle of the Sultan Ahmed area including the impressive ancient Egyptian Obelisk.

After leaving the Blue Mosque Hippodrome, you will finally have the opportunity to do some haggling at the Grand Bazaar, with it's 4400 shops!

Please note: The Grand Bazaar is not open on Sundays!

USD $48.75

Traveler Reviews

Review by: sinha.sangita	January 2012
We were taken to Blue Mosque,then Hippordrome,Oblesik,Hagia Sophia,Carpet shopping and Grand Bazaar.

Review by: Mosey E	September 2011
Very good guide who combined real story telling with historical facts to ensure we were able to visualize life during the different periods of history.

Review by: Colleen R	October 2010
Good tour- both Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque are worth seeing. We didn't see the Grand Bazaar as closed that day.

Review by: Lucienne D	September 2010
Convenient and reliable pick-up from hotel. The Blue Mosque and St. Sophia are must sees. This is a lot to pack into a half day but great if you don't have much time and want to see a lot. Grand Bazzar was great and since it's the last stop you have the option to stay longer if you like. Some of the musts sees for sure.

Review by: Cornelia K	June 2008
The guide was terrific: prompt, professional, very informative, and personable.