Istanbul Highlights! Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı and More

4.9 (684 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration8h - 9h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers

Overview

This tour is a must in Istanbul with a small group (10 people max) with all the tickets included!
We start from German Fountain- a gift of Kaiser Wilhelm next to Roman Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organised and take place. Blue Mosque the only mosque with six minarets. Next, you will see the. Hagia Sophia - The Church of Divine Wisdom is the highlight of this day. Following the visits you will be guided to Nakkas Cistern and presented to a presentation of old Istanbul and demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts and Grand Bazaar for thousand of shops.

Magnificent Topkapı Museum is the big one, the most important museum of Turkey and Balkan Peninsula. First, second, third and fourth courtyards; the Audience Hall, Treasury, gardens, kiosks. Hagia Irene Church. Your lunch will be served en route in a local and authentic restaurant where you will be able to taste various types of local tastes. To see these things with a great guide. Well, you will never be quite the same again.

Options

Private Guided Tour

Private Guidance Servise
Duration: 7 hours
3 course lunch: Startters
Mix Kebab Menu or Vegetarian option
Dessert and Tea
Tailoring the route : With your private guide you can add and skip some of the sites upon your will and tailor the itinerary for the day together.

Best of Istanbul Small group!

Licensed Experienced TourGuide
Duration: 8 hours
3 Course Lunch Included : Red lentil soup
Small Salad and Meze
Mix Kebab Plate ( Kebab meatballs, Chicken Shish Kebab, Pide, Lahmacun)
Desert, Tea
Walking tour old town : Old town of Istanbul is closed for traffic and all the sites are walking distance!

What's included

  • Topkapı palace + Harem + Hagia Irene (Combine Tickets)Included! ’$62 USD’
  • Bottled water
  • 3 course lunch (mixed kebab meal or vegetarian)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • English Speaking Professional Tour Guide
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Hagia Sophia Ticket Included! ‘$28.5 USD’
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. German Fountain
    15m
    In hippodrome square built in late Ottoman period sent by German king Whilliam the 2nd.
  2. Blue Mosque
    45m
    Free entrance. Most visited mosque of Istanbul dating 1616 and every detail of this beautiful structure.
  3. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Entry admission fees for Hagia Sophia €25 is included in the tour price!
  4. Obelisk of Theodosius
    15m
    In between Ibrahim Pasha palace and Blue Mosque 35 hundred years old of an masterpecie and its dept history will be given by your guide.
  5. Serpent Column
    15m
    24 hundred years of history brouth to Constantiople in 4rt century
  6. Hippodrome
    15m
    Hippodrome was built for the biggest entertainment of roman citizens.
  7. Nakkas Oriental Rugs & Textiles
    20m
    Naklibent cistern with exhibition of Ancient Constantinople and Hippodrome ruins.
    Constantinople in 1200 AD Exhibition.
    Demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts.
  8. Grand Bazaar
    1h
    4 thousand shops and 62 streets
  9. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Lunch break in well known restaurant nearby Blue Mosque, Tamara restaurant
    Soup of the day
    Mix kebab, or (vegetarian option)
    Local dessert or fruit
  10. TopkapI Palace
    2h · Admission ticket included
    biggest palace in Istanbul which served Ottoman Empire's 25 Sultans
  11. Hagia Irene Museum
    20m · Admission ticket included
    6th century church of holly piece
  12. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi)
    Pass by
    In the same square as Hippodrome square
  13. Column of Constantine
    10m
    The forum square built by emperor Constantine in 4th century
  14. Nuruosmaniye Camii
    10m
    18th century earliest Mosque Built with baroque style
  15. Jewelry Market
    15m
    Antique and jewellery market of Grand Bazaar
  16. Sogukcesme Sokak
    5m
    On the side to Topkapi Palace walls a street with mansion built in Ottoman period
  17. Divanyolu Street
    10m
    Ceremonial Street of Ottoman empire
  18. 20m · Admission ticket included
    This tour will also cover Harem Museum Of Topkapi Palace

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

German Fauntain is just by Blue Mosque and 2 mınutes walk from Sultan Ahmet Tram Station

End point

German Fauntain is just by Blue Mosque and 2 mınutes walk from Sultan Ahmet Tram Station

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Ladies best bring a head scarf (if not available, it can be arranged during the tour)

Cancellation policy

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

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