Accessible Istanbul: Half-Day Classic Tour
4 hours
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Highlights
- Hagia Sophia Access: Enter effortlessly through a step-free entrance and navigate smoothly with interior ramps at this architectural masterpiece.
- Blue Mosque Visit: Skip the usual lines with direct access to one of Istanbul's most famous mosques, featuring an entrance specifically adapted for wheelchair users.
- Hippodrome Discovery: Experience the historic center of Byzantine public life and explore the site with minimal physical strain thanks to step-free access routes.
- Basilica Cistern Exploration: Dive into history with an accessible tour of this ancient underground water reservoir, bypassing the main entrance's stairs for your convenience.
- Travel comfortably in a wheelchair-accessible van, equipped with a ramp and ample space for mobility aids.
No option available
What’s included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Fully guided tour
- Taxes
- Accessible transportation
What’s not included
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options
- Tips (gratuities)
- Unmentioned food or services
Description
8:30 AM or 1:00 PM - Departure:
Begin your Accessible Istanbul: Half-Day Classic Tour with a warm greeting from your professional licensed guide at the predetermined meeting point. Board our specially equipped, wheelchair-accessible van and prepare for an enlightening journey through the heart of Istanbul. This tour is designed to accommodate all your needs, ensuring a comfortable and enriching experience as you explore the city's most iconic sights.
Stop 1: Hagia Sophia
- Accessibility: Enter through a step-free entrance and explore with ease via wheelchair ramps.
- Experience: Discover the rich mosaic art and architectural grandeur of what was once the largest cathedral in the world.
Stop 2: The Blue Mosque
- Accessibility: Skip the line with direct access through a wheelchair-friendly entrance.
- Experience: Marvel at the stunning symmetry and learn about the mosque's unique history, including the tale behind its six minarets.
Stop 3: Hippodrome of Constantinople
- Accessibility: Easy access to the site with minimal walking required.
- Experience: View the ancient obelisks and delve into stories of chariot races and historic rivalries.
Stop 4: Basilica Cistern
- Accessibility: Enjoy an adapted route avoiding the typical entrance steps.
- Experience: Immerse yourself in the atmospheric depths of this ancient cistern, surrounded by hundreds of columns reflected in still waters.
12:30 PM or 5:00 PM - Conclusion of Tour: Return to your starting point filled with memories and a deeper appreciation of Istanbul’s historic wonders. Throughout your journey, feel free to ask for any assistance or additional information from your accommodating guide.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup points
Pickup details
Only in Istanbul's hotels.
Important information
- What transportation is used on the tour? A wheelchair-accessible van with a ramp.
- Are entrance fees included in the tour price? No, entrance fees are extra. Hagia Sophia is approximately $5 USD, and the Basilica Cistern is about $2.50 USD.
- How accessible are the tour sites? All sites have accessibility features like ramps and elevators.
- What if I need special assistance? Inform us at booking and ask the guide for help during the tour.
- What should I bring on the tour? Bring mobility aids, spare batteries, medication, and suitable clothing.
- Is there a dress code? Cover shoulders and knees in mosques. Head covering for women is not required at the Blue Mosque.
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 48 hours before the scheduled start time of the tour or activity, you are eligible for a full refund.
- If you cancel within 48 hours of the tour or activity's start time, no refund can be provided.
- Any changes or modifications requested less than 48 hours before the scheduled start time will not be accommodated.
- All timeframes and deadlines are based on the local time of the transfer or activity.
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