Half Day Istanbul Highlights Tour By Art Historian

4.9 (8 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

"If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul"-Alphonse de Lamartine. Many come and visit Istanbul, and many eyes have tasted the beauty of Istanbul. Now it is your turn to welcome this city within the gaze of an Art Historian with lots of tales, facts, humor, and photos to keep with you forever until you come next time to this city, Istanbul. Experience Istanbul with a local and history buff Art Historian guide. Even if you have only 1 day to explore this city your guide will be there to help you encounter history, lots of laughs, many photos, traditions, and of course the Legendary Istanbul. Stated as 4 hours we will definitely won't waste your time and will never push you into buying or looking at a Leather Jacket or Carpet. Throughout the tour, you will be guided by only 1 local Art Historian guide Yunus.

What's included

  • Blue Mosque and Suleymaniye Mosque, Grand Bazaar and Old Town interior guided tour
  • Topkapı Place(1st court free entry) and Hagia Sophia Outside guided tour
  • Professional Tour Guide for the whole tour
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Museum Entries

What to expect

  1. Blue Mosque
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Blue Mosque/ Sultanahmet Mosque: Although known by many as Blue Mosque it is the mosque of Sultan Ahmet who gave the name to the famous square of Istanbul' Old Town 'Sultanahmet Square'
    Did you know that the blue tiles inside the mosque are called Turkuaz(turquoise) Color created by the Turkish People themselves?
  2. Hippodrome
    30m · Admission ticket included
    -Hippodrome is the Arena with all the monuments located from the Tombstone of Ancient Pharaoh to the Symbole of Brotherhood Serpent Column.
  3. Obelisk of Theodosius
    10m · Admission ticket included
    The Tombstone of Ancient Pharaoh stole goods or gifts from the Eygpt to Romans.
  4. German Fountain
    5m · Admission ticket included
    Carried all the way on trains gifted from the Prince of Germany to his old fellow friend Sultan of Ottoman Empire the Fount "German Fountain"
  5. Serpent Column
    5m · Admission ticket included
    Symbole of Brotherhood between Greek Colonies The Serpent Column
  6. Column of Constantine
    5m · Admission ticket included
    Once upon a time known by the people of Kostantinopolis as the "Golden Column" but only until the invasion of Latins...now just any other Walled Column.
  7. Hurrem Sultan HamamI
    Pass by
    One of the most brilliant women in history. The tale of concubine to Empress of the Ottoman Empire.
  8. Pass by
    Center of Known world
  9. Basilica Cistern
    Pass by
    For the Turkish People, it was an Underground Palace but for the Roman Emperors, it was the water resource.
  10. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Pass by
    Hagia Sophia/ Santa Sophia: The head temple and maybe one of the most welcoming ones that continues to appeal to Christians and Muslims at the same time. However is Sophia only a girl's name?
    Duration - Not interior visit-
  11. TopkapI Palace
    Pass by
    Topkapı Palace( Only First Courtyard entry ): Istanbul had more than 20 times attempts to be conquered by many but the Ottoman Empire Sultan Mehmet was the only one to achieve it. Topkapı Palace is the art of the only conqueror of Istanbul. It is the Palace of Victory that has seen many celebrations of the Ottoman Empire
  12. Suleymaniye Mosque
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Suleymaniye Mosque& Panoramic View of Istanbul: Walking around the once Highest education given in the Ottoman Empire welcome to the district of Suleymaniye. It is the epic mosque indeed proper to Sultan Suleyman The Magnificent. Also built by the Epic architect Sinan. This is a mosque, a combination of the Legends of the Ottoman Empire.
  13. Grand Bazaar
    30m
    Welcome to one culture that stays even for Modern Days... Bazaar culture of Istanbul. Once you go inside the entrance like a fortress you will join another world and of course, we are not talking about Matrix. Or do we? Blue or red...

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Inside Sultanahmet Square the column in the middle.

Meeting point

In front of the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum (Ibrahim Pasha Palace ), the guide with the red strip License with a black umbrella will be at the meeting point, so it will be easy to recognize him.

Google Maps:
41°00'22.1"N 28°58'29.7"E

End point

In front of the Grand Bazaar, the tour will end.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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