Istanbul Full Day Old City Tour

Istanbul, Turkey
Duration7h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Hippodrome-The center of sport activites in Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine empire, today named Sultanahmet Meydani, with its four monuments;The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column , Column of Constantine.
Blue Mosque-Unique with its 6 minarets built in the name of Sultan Ahmet which was until 19th century traditional point for the pilgrimage to Mecca
Hagia Sophia-The most famous Christian church in Turkey, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, which was constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
Grand Covered Bazaar-The most attractive shopping centre in the world, with nearly 4000 shops, selling antique, jewellery, gold, carpets, leather wear and souvenirs.
Topkapi Palace-The residence of Ottoman Sultans. See the imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics, palace kitchens, Chinese porcelain, weapons.

What's included

  • Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Museum tickets
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Harem part in Topkapi Palace

What to expect

  1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Hagia Sophia-The most famous Christian church in Turkey, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, which was constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian (closed on Monday).
  2. Blue Mosque
    30m
    Blue Mosque-Unique with its 6 minarets built in the name of Sultan Ahmet which was until 19th century traditional point for the pilgrimage to Mecca (closed on Friday).The most famous mosque of Istanbul which is known as the BLUE MOSQUE as well because of its beautiful blue Iznik tiles.
    (Visit is not possible on Friday due to Friday Prayer)
  3. TopkapI Palace
    3h · Admission ticket included
    The great palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, housing an exquisite collection of precious gems, jewellery thrones of sultans, costumes worn by the sultans and their families; miniatures, the Holy Mantle; CHABER OF SACRED RELICS.
    (Harem is not included in the program and visit is due to extra entrance fee.)
  4. Sultanahmet Square
    30m
    Sultanahmet Square - *OBELISK OF THEODOSIUS *SERPENTINE COLUMN *GERMAN FOUNTAIN OF WILHELM II
  5. Grand Bazaar
    1h
    In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4000 shops with each trade having its own area; the goldsmiths’ street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brasware and trays, water ewers, onyxware and meerschaum pipers.( Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday, replaced with Arasta Bazaar)
  6. Hippodrome
    15m
    The center of sport activities with its four monuments; The GERMAN FOUNTAIN OF WILHELM II, Egyptian Obelisk, SERPENTINE COLUMN and the COLUMN OF CONSTANTINE.
  7. Turbes Museum
    30m
    there are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at St. Sophia. The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with purple, green, blue, and red flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses.(If Sultans Tombs closed on Monday, replaced with Little Hagia Sophia Mosque)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Important note :Hotel pick-up & drop-off service are available only from the hotels located in the city center. There may be an extra charge for transportations from other locations or airport.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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