Imperial Istanbul St Sophia Grand Bazaar Arts Museum

Well recovered for over 1,500 years, St. 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.

After leaving St. Sophia, the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum will be the next stop. The museum, across from the Blue Mosque, is a treasure-trove of beautiful objects from the Ottoman (14th to 20th centuries), Seljuk (11th to 13th centuries), and earlier periods beginning in the 8th century.

You will also have the opportunity to do some haggling at the Grand Bazaar, with it's 4400 shops! The tour will conclude at the Hippodrome just in the middle of Sultan Ahmet area.

Please note:

The Grand Bazaar is not open on Sundays.
Schedule Details
Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey
Turkish Culture and Tourism Office 
Departure Dates:
Daily, except Monday

Unavailable Dates: 
January 01 (New Year's Day) 
December 25 (Christmas Day) 
December 31 (New Year's Eve) 

Departure Point:
Tour departs from centrally located Istanbul hotels 
Departure Time: 9:00am
Return details:
Tour returns to original point of departure at approximately 1:00pm 

Hotel Pickup:

Tour departs from centrally located Istanbul hotels. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking. You MUST call the supplier at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to reconfirm all tour and departure details. If the supplier does not pickup from your hotel, they will advise you of the meeting point when you call. The contact details will be listed on your voucher.

Port Pick-up:

For passengers arriving / departing Istanbul by cruise ship, a pick up is available from Istanbul port. If you wish to be picked up at Istanbul port you must advise the cruise line, ship name, docking and departure time in the Special Requirements box, at time of booking. Please allow 30 minutes from cruise arrival time to disembark and meet the tour. Please note, you may be picked up from the cruise port and dropped off at a city hotel or vice versa.
$ Pricing Information
Imperial Istanbul - St Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Arts Museum
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This tour is not suitable for infants 4 years and under 
Child prices are applicable for children aged 5 - 11 years 
Travelers 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult 
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Additional Information
St. Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey
Turkish Culture and Tourism Office 

Inclusions:
All admission fees 
English speaking guide 
Hotel pick-up and drop-off 
Air-conditioned transportation 
Exclusions: 
Food and drink, unless specified 
All customary tips to drivers, guides and escorts are made at the travelers discretion 

Additional Info:

This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date Confirmation for this product will be received at the time of booking Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited

Booking Details:

This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date Confirmation for this product will be received at the time of booking Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated

Hotel pick up is available from most centrally located Istanbul hotels. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.