Istanbul Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour [full-day]

1. Hippodrome
   30m · Admission ticket included
   The ancient Hippodrome was the center of Byzantine civic life, from political and theological controversies to chariot races and riots. Built-in 203 by Emperor Septimus Severus, it is estimated that the arena could accommodate up to 100,000 spectators.
2. Blue Mosque
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Built between 1609-1616, this impressive mosque has six minarets. Why is it called "Blue Mosque?" There are two stories: the first, more common one is that the interior is covered in Blue İznik tiles. The second is: many years ago, ancient sailors who sailed by the mosque on the Marmara Sea saw the blue colors of the sea reflected in the mosque.
3. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
   1h · Admission ticket included
   "Hagia Sophia" is a great architectural beauty and an important monument both for Byzantine and for Ottoman Empires. Once a church, later a mosque, and now a museum at the Turkish Republic, Hagia Sophia has always been the precious of its time. "Hagia Sophia" is a perfect synthesis where one can observe both Ottoman and Byzantium effects under one great dome.
4. Grand Bazaar
   1h
   The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops.
   
   Tourists, hawkers, and locals come together at the Grand Bazaar to comb its labyrinthine passageways in search of a bargain – be it a pair of brand name jeans, a handcrafted silk rug, or a perfectly brewed cup of tea. Outside the vast bazaar, worn, narrow streets wind their way down from its lofty perch to the southern shore of the Golden Horn, where the evocatively aromatic Spice Bazaar beckons alongside the elegant New Mosque (opened in 1665). Nearby, the famed Galata Bridge offers pedestrian access to urban delights across the river in Istanbul’s more residential and contemporary neighborhoods, while the must-see sights of Sultanahmet are but a leisurely stroll away.
5. TopkapI Palace
   2h · Admission ticket included
   This enormous palace was the Imperial residence of Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years. Although much of the palace is not accessible, the daily tours of the Harem are of great interest to tourists.

Pickup details

CLOSED:
Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday / Replaced with Arasta Bazaar
Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Museum closed on Friday due to Prayer
Topkapı Palace & Hagia Irene Church on Tuesday.

Pick Up Location :
Hotel pick-up & drop-off services are available only from the hotels located in the city center. There may be an extra charge for transportation from other locations or the airport.

Kindly be present at the hotel reception at the indicated pick-up time.
Considering this is a group tour that collects customers from other hotels before or after you. If there is a delay, your understanding and patience will be appreciated for the wait time.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Not wheelchair accessible in group tours
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Infant meals not included
• Hotel pick-up & drop-off service are available only from the hotels located in the city center. There may be an extra charge for transportations from other locations or airport.
• CLOSED: Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday / Replaced with Arasta Bazaar Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Museum closed on Friday due to Prayer Topkapı Palace & Hagia Irene Church on Tuesday
• For detailed information about your tour, please contact our company after booking