Private Half Day Shore Excursion: Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar From Istanbul

Enjoy a 4-hour private shore excursion departing from Istanbul. This tour visits a variety of sites including the Byzantine Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Spend some time exploring Turkey's Grand Bazaar, which contains 40000 shops making it the largest covered market in Turkey. This guided tour includes port pickup and drop-off from the Istanbul Cruise Port.

Inclusions and Exclusions

Know Before You Go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, instead you will visit the open-air bazaar.
• Clients should to wear suitable clothing and bring their own head scarf before enter to Hagia Sophia.
• Since being a mosque now, you might experience long lines before entering Hagia Sophia (skip-the line is not guaranteed).
• We as KARAVAN TRAVEL, want to ensure the minds of travelers that, all the necessary safety measures and precautions will be maintained at all times; hand sanitizer will be available, masks will be given out, seats will be blocked out on coaches, reduced groups sizes and social distancing measures will be taking against COVID-19 infections. We will follow up the new regulations/restrictions permanently and update our procedures accordingly.
• Important Information Regarding the Restoration Works at Hagia Sophia: A comprehensive restoration project is currently underway at Hagia Sophia Mosque to improve its earthquake resistance. As part of the project, the main dome is being reinforced and a temporary steel protective structure is being installed. The restoration is expected to take approximately 3–5 years. During this period, the mosque will remain open to visitors, and guests will continue to have access to view the historic mosaics.