Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia with Sinan Pasha Tour [35862P89]
Discover the historical heart of Istanbul, renowned for the magnificent Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. This comprehensive tour explores the Sultanahmet Complex, followed by the Sinan Pasha Complex – a prime example of classical Ottoman architecture featuring a madrasah, tomb, and fountain. Immerse yourself in Turkish Islamic culture through informative poster displays in the courtyard, addressing common questions about Islamic faith, Muslim societies, and culture, as well as a calligraphy workshop offering insights into the art's history.
Note: minimum 2 persons required to book this activity.
Note: minimum 2 persons required to book this activity.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child below 4 years is free of charge
- Minimum 2 persons required to book this activity.
INCLUDED
- Professional English or Spanish Guide
- Entrances
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and beverages
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- A cultural experience of the old Istanbul district and its history. Meeting up our guide at assigned meeting point. Starting off with visit to the Old district Sultanahmet area which is the home of all cultural attractions and traditional sites
- Start the tour with the Visit of Blue mosque mosque famous of its innovative architecture, rich history, religious significance and extraordinary characteristics has been fighting against time for centuries. Get explanation of the history and the journey of this unique piece of architecture. Pass through the Hagia Sofia mosque It is the world’s oldest and fastest completed cathedral converted into mosque officially in 1453 Ottomans upon their conquest of Constantinople with its breath-taking domes that look hanging in the air and unparalleled mosaics, is one of the wonders of worlds architecture history.
- After hagia Sofia you will walk through the blue mosque area The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design .Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed. Mosque is currently closed for renovation. Walking through the Sultanahmet square a stop at Obelisk of Theodosius and Hippodrome of Constantinople which was also home to gladiatorial games, official ceremonies, celebrations, protests, torture to the convicts and so on. Hippodrome functioned all in Roman (203-330 CE), Byzantine (330-1453 CE), and Ottoman (1453-1922) periods.
- Walking towards to the square visit of Sinan Pasha Complex distinguished example of classical period architecture. Within the complex there is a madrassas (school), a tomb and a fountain. The buildings were made of carefully cut kufaki stone and surrounded by walls with iron windows. In the corner of the walls there is a fountain (sebil) for water distribution. The centre presents the Turkish Islamic culture with their different rooms like Poster display in courtyard provide answers to frequently asked questions on Islamic faith, Muslim societies and culture and Calligraphy Workshop to get brief history about calligraphy, its original and important masters in Turkish Islamic tradition and Hadith classes section which was a school was established as a place of learning more than 400 years ago. In order to continue the tradition and fulfil the trust deed. The tour will finish at this point. our guide will assist as well if your hotel is far from meeting point how you can get there.
