Small Group Tour of Istanbul Highlights Morning

4.1 (8 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Dive into Istanbul's rich history and discover the major sights in the heart of old city on this half-day morning tour.
You will see the Blue Mosque, so called because of the blue tiles on the walls of its interior, and the Hippodrome of Constantinople, which was the center of the sporting and social life during the Byzantine Empire.

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
  • Hotel drop-off
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entrance ticket of Hahia Sophia Museum

What to expect

  1. Blue Mosque
    30m
    Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets,
    built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
  2. Grand Bazaar
    1h
    Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world
    with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.
    (Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)
  3. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
  4. Hippodrome
    30m
    Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.
  5. Sultanahmet District
    30m
    "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please be ready in front of Tamara Restaurant at 08:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Plan Tours and Gray Line

End point

Please be ready in front of Tamara Restaurant at 08:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Plan Tours and Gray Line

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The Grand Covered Bazaar is closed on Sundays - on this day of the week it will be replaced with a visit to an authentic shop
  • On Friday mornings before 1:00pm, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are only visited from the outside because of the noon prayer
  • Please note that there may be long waiting times for entry to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Hagia Sophia Museum entrance fee is not included in the program. Guests may purchase their tickets on the spot.

Cancellation policy

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

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