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Tours/Istanbul/Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday

Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday

4.3(23)Istanbul2 hours
VIATOR2.8(4)TRIPADVISOR4.6(19)
Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday
Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday
Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday
Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday
Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday
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Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday
Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday
Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday
Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday
Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday
Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday

At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Price from
$55 / person
Location
Istanbul, Türkiye
Rating
4.3 / 5 · 23 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
1–15 pax
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Gulliver Tours

Description

Discover the most important points of the historical heart of magnificent Istanbul, one of the most important cities in the world, the capital of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire, together with a professional guide. You will learn the impressive story of the Serpent Column and Egyptian Obelisks on our tour, which will start from the Hippodrome area, which was built during the Ancient Roman period. After visiting the German Fountain, one of the most beautiful examples of the Neo Byzantine style, we will visit the Blue Mosque, one of the most magnificent structures built by the Ottomans. Our next stop will be Hagia Sophia with its charming atmosphere. After discovering all the details of Hagia Sophia, we will finish our tour.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, and Sun
Start times
9:00 AM
Next available
Thu, Oct 15
Adult (ages 7–65)
$55
Child (ages 3–6)
$55
Infant (ages 0–2)
Free

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.

Tour Options

Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday

Itinerary

Hippodrome
30 min

Byzantine Hippodrome

Blue Mosque
30 min

Blue Mosque

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Admission included60 min

Hagia Sophia Musuem

What's included

Included
All Fees and Taxes
Official Tour Guide

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.3
23 reviews
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How it compares in Istanbul

  • Starting price $55 is close to the typical $57 for tours of similar length in Istanbul

Excurgo comparison of 3,636 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday take?

Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.

How much does Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday cost?

Prices start at $55 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 9:00 AM.

How much does Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday cost for children?

Children aged 3–6 pay from $55, adults from $55. Infants go free.

Can I cancel Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

What languages is Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Guided Tours Everyday worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 23 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Gulliver Tours.

Reviews(23)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

V
Vendingrandy
May 11, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Mosque tour

I would have given this 5 stars but we had no idea where to meet. I had to call three times to figure out meeting place., and he was late. Guide was knowledgeable and nice.

Operator response

thanks for your kind comments

A
amgedb
April 5, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Two thumbs up

Great tour, fantastic service, special thanks goes to Ismail for the exceptional support, detailed information and great hospitality. Two thumbs up, totally recommend!

Operator response

Thanks for your nice comments

K
Karen_S
March 22, 2025 · via Viator
Great tour!

We had a fascinating tour, and our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable! I’m so glad we did this!!

Operator response

thanks for your nice comments

B
Brian_V
December 5, 2022 · via Viator
Guide did not show up!

We discovered grounds are on own. There was no admission charge to view sites. The fee was for guide who didn’t show up or call

D
DavidSlva
August 20, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Discovering old Istanbul!

The tour was fun and informative. On the way from the historic Hippodrome Square, we saw important works such as the Egyptian Obelisk, the Snake Column and the German Fountain, and went to the Blue Mosque. Most of the mosque is under restoration, but it is still worth visiting. The last and most important part of the tour is Hagia Sophia. We spent enough time inside and our guide was also knowledgeable about Hagia Sophia.

G
Go380426
August 20, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Fraud! No information about where to meet no guide showed up!

No information about where to meet was provided. We tried calling phone number specified, but no answer. We looked at all the sights for the guide, but no guide was found. None of the other guides at the sights had heard about Gulliver Tours. This is fraud, and should be removed from TripAdvisor. Demand for refund has been sent.

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

I can understand your disappointment but we've been doing this bussiness for years and have dozens of satisfied guests and good reviews, how can it be a fraud?

S
slobodanm789
July 11, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Great Tour guide

It was a great experience, we learned a lot about the history and places. Our guide Zeliha was amazing and she was very helpful and so sweet to everyone! I can highly recommend this tour, but better book extended tour which will include Top Kapi Palace as well!

Operator response

Thanks a lot

D
durdana_k
June 10, 2022 · via Viator
Useless

Tour was booked but same thing again never contacted by local your operator after sending so many messages to know the meeting up location.felt awful we kept waiting at hagia sophia.then we saw a female tour operator for a different company and we told her about Gulliver travel who was meant to be conducting our your so she contacted and spoken to someone in turkish language and then after an hour we started the tour with a tour guide who was already conducting the tour for a group and we were made to join the tour that had already started.i would rather recommend to book locally so you know whats happening and don't want to be stressed during your holiday.

Operator response

This is your mistake u were not on time U paid only 3 euro try to be partner our company u were supposed to be on time

R
RaveshinV
April 24, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic service and great tour guide

Ismail was a fantastic tour guide! He shared his personal experiences with us which made the tour more interesting.

Operator response

🙏🙏🙏🙏

F
Farhiya26
January 18, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Best tour

Had an amazing time learning about the incident histories/histories behind the mosques and the hippodrome and the serefiye cistern museum with an awesome tour guide (Ismail) the guide helped me understand the histories by using examples which made it even 100times more clear to me. Now I have the chance to share the knowledge I have learned during the tour with close friends/ families. Thank you for an awesome day! We’ll be coming back again :)

Operator response

Thanks a lot 🙏

$55/ person
4.3(23)
Duration2 hours
LanguagesEN
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