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

4.9 (199 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration7h - 8h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

In this tour you will start the tour with German Fauntain, gift of Kaiser Wilhelm. Blue Mosque, magnicifent marvel of Ottoman period. Hagia Sophia the church of Divine Wisdom recently operating as a mosque. Hippodrome Square where Romans used to hold horse chariot races and monuments remaining; Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine.
Only for this tour! Your guide will welcome you to two Cisterns: Basilica Cistern & Nakkas Cistern; give details of Romans’ hidden gems and how Constantinople used to look in 1200 AD and get a demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts.
Enjoy your included 3 course lunch with best choices from Turkish cuisine: mixed kebab or vegetarian options. Your tour will come to an end in world's most famous historical Grand Bazaar, with over 4000 shops. Join and indulge in Istanbul, with a small group of max ten travellers per tour. Ask away your questions about Istanbul's culture, way of living and learn much more with professional tour guides!

Options

Private Guided Tour

Private guided tour
Duration: 7 hours
3 course lunch : Traditional Local Restaurant
Starters
Mix kebab menu or Vegetarian
Dessert and Tea
Tailor Made itinerary : You may add and skip some parts of the route with you private guide for the tour

Best of Istanbul Small group!

Guidance : English speaking Professional Tour guide!
Duration: 7 hours
Lunch 3 Course meal : Soup of the day,
Mixed kebab (5 different tastes of Turkish cuisine) or Home cooked Vegetarian option!
Dessert
Meet at German Fauntain : German Fauntain
Hippodrome Squeare
Egyptian Obeslisk
Serpentine Column
Column of Constantine
Blue mosque
Hagia Sophia
GrandBazaar

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Hagia Sophia Museum tickets Included ‘25 Euros’ (30 USD)
  • English Speaking Professional Tour Guide!
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • 3 course meal (Soup, Mix Kebab/or Vegetarian, Dessert)
  • Basilica Cistern Museum tickets Included ‘42 Euros’ (48 USD)
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratitudes

What to expect

  1. German Fountain
    15m
    This is going to be start point of the tour!
  2. Blue Mosque
    40m
    Blue mosque (Sultanahmet mosque)
  3. Basilica Cistern
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Largest water cistern in Istanbul dating 6th centey A.D. Currently operating as a museum.(entry fees are inculded)
  4. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Church of Divine Wisdom/ Largest church of 6th century A.D. (currently operating as museum half a Mosque )
  5. Hippodrome
    15m
    One of the biggest Horse Chariot arenas in the word with the cappacity of 100 thosend spectators.
  6. Obelisk of Theodosius
    15m
    Egyptian Obeslisk brought into Hippodrome of Constantinople in 4th century.
  7. Serpent Column
    10m
    Monument of victory of Greek Persian war!
  8. Walled Obelisk
    10m
    Central obelisk of Roman Hippodrome square and the higgest with the hight of 32 metres.
  9. Cistern Art Gallery
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Nakkas Cistern, Cistern which use to supply water to Boucheleon Palace / Exibition of Constantinople in 1200 A.D.
    (admisson inculuded)
  10. Nakkas Oriental Rugs & Textiles
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Carpet demonstration. Admisson included.
  11. 1h · Admission ticket included
    3 Course lunch.
    Soup of the day with mezes and Salad
    mixed kebab platter tastes of 5 diffenrt Turkish Kebabs
    or vegeterian 4 options.
    Dessert / Turkish tea + Water
    All the meals and drinks are included.
  12. Divanyolu Street
    10m
    Imperial Council Road.
  13. Grand Bazaar
    1h
    Worlds largest covered Bazaar with 4 thousand shops layed on 66 streets. Transfer hub for silk and spice road in the history living marvel of Istanbul. (on sundays Arasta Bazaar as alternative)
  14. Column of Constantine
    10m
    Column of Constantine
  15. Nuruosmaniye Camii
    10m
    Visit from outside, First baroque Mosque I'm istanbul

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet in front of German fauntain at 09.00am (next to Blue Mosque and Sultahahmet Tram station)

End point

We will meet in front of German fauntain at 09.00am (next to Blue Mosque and Sultahahmet 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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