Istanbul Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque Small Group Guided Tour

This small-group guided tour of Istanbul's Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque allows you to get to know some of the city's most representative sites in a practical, enjoyable and well-organised way. Accompanied by a guide, you will enter the historic area of Sultanahmet, where some of the great symbols of the ancient Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman legacy are concentrated.

The tour includes a guided visit to the Blue Mosque, famous for its thousands of İznik tiles and six minarets, and a stop at the Hippodrome, the former social and sporting centre of Constantinople. There you will see historical monuments such as the German Fountain, the Serpentine Column, the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Column of Constantine as you discover their importance in the history of the city.

The tour continues to Hagia Sophia, one of the most fascinating buildings in the world, built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. During the visit you will learn about its evolution over the centuries as a church, mosque and museum, and you will understand why it was considered the largest church in the world for almost a thousand years.

The experience ends in the Grand Bazaar area, after a brief stop at a local shop and a historical introduction by your guide. Afterwards, you can continue exploring this legendary covered market on your own, with its streets full of shops, handicrafts, spices, ceramics and jewellery. This is a very complete tour for those who want to discover the monumental and cultural essence of Istanbul in a single morning or afternoon.