Best of Istanbul Day

5.0 (3 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the Hagia Sophia, the largest ancient Church and former Mosque

Visit the Topkapi Palace, an Ottoman Imperial house which has housed 25 Sultans for 400 years

Discover the Hipodrome a location for social activity in Roman times

See the Blue Mosque a symbol of Istanbul with unique Ottoman architecture

Stroll through the Grand Bazaar, the largest shopping mall of its time

What's included

  • Professional English Speaking Licenced Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Drinks
  • Entrance fee of Museums
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Discover how for many centuries, the Hagia Sophia was the largest church in the world, and still boasts the 4th largest dome in the world as one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture.
  2. TopkapI Palace
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    a relic of the glory days of the great Ottoman Empire. Discover how the former palace boasted a population of about 4,000 people at its peak and was home to 25 sultans over a period of 400 years.
  3. Blue Mosque
    45m
    more officially known as the Sultanahmet Mosque. Admire the striking blue tiles which give the mosque its more common name and make it one of Istanbul’s most iconic attractions
  4. Hippodrome
    30m
    a former circus built in 203 AD by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus. Witness the 3 remaining monuments from the original building, including the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column, and the Constantine Column. Pause to look at the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, made from 8 marble columns.
  5. Grand Bazaar Jewelers
    2h
    one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. With hundreds of small handicraft shops selling everything from handmade carpets to Turkish coffee, the atmosphere is electric, and it's a great place to try out your bargaining skills.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your hotel in Sultanahmet, Taksim, or Mecidiyekoy. A pick-up and drop-off service from 10 km around Sultanahmet Square is provided.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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