Ottoman Empire Half Day Walking Tour

Istanbul, Turkey
Duration4h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

In our tour we will be living a day in the Ottoman Empire. We will be listening to their stories, dreams, heartbreaks, struggles and a lot more.

We will see the differences between people and the cultures but also how they are managing to coexist.

After this tour you will have a great understanding of the city, it covers the most important landmarks of the Istanbul so just with a day trip you get to see everything.

What's included

  • English Guiding
  • Hagia Sophia: 20
  • Euros Basilica Cistern: 15 Euros

What to expect

  1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Hagia Sophia is one of the most important buildings not only in Turkey but also in the world. We will talk about what it means, what it meant and get lost in its beauty
  2. Blue Mosque
    30m
    Blue Mosque takes its name from the tiles that covers the place. We will talk about a different time period of Ottoman Empire and enjoy the stories.
  3. Basilica Cistern
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    We will see the epic water supply system that the Romans used in order to provide water to the city and the remarkable upside down Medusa statue
  4. German Fountain
    15m
    We will see the gift of German Keiser and Baroque architecture.
  5. Serpent Column
    15m
    We will hear the stories of ancient times and learn about the connection between snakes and the city Istanbul.
  6. Walled Obelisk
    15m
    We will talk about the Founder of the city Constantinople, The Great Konstantin
  7. Hippodrome
    15m
    Just like in Rome, Italy we will hear about what did Romans for leisure.
  8. Obelisk of Theodosius
    15m
    In the Obelisk Of Theodosius we will talk about this epic landmark and Roman History.
  9. Tomb Of Mahmut Ii
    20m
    We will talk about an interesting figure, Mahmud the second and see some of the important Sultan’s Tombs
  10. Nuruosmaniye Camii
    30m
    Here we will see the only Ottoman mosque which build in a Gothic style and learn about Islam and traditions.
  11. Grand Bazaar
    30m
    We will get lost in the worlds one of the oldest and biggest Bazaar full of hidden gems and spiritual people who creates art.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In the Sultanahmet Square on the other side of the ATMs

End point

In the Sultanahmet Square on the other side of the ATMs

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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