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8-Hour Istanbul City Tour

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Shopping, Architecture, History

  • Duration

    8 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Arabic, English, Greek, Turkish

Description

Take the most incredible tour of the largest city in Turkey - Istanbul. Visit the Hippodrome of Constantinople or Sultan Ahmet Square, where many sports & political activities have taken place during the Byzantine period. Witness the Serpentine Column, the German Fountain, the Obelisk of Theodosius, & the Sultan Ahmed Mosque or Blue Mosque, built for Sultan Ahmed. Admire the Hagia Sophia, an ancient basilica built by Constantine the Great during the 4th century. Shop at the Grand Bazaar area, famous for its 4000 historical shops.

Highlights
  • Explore the Sultan Ahmet Square & the Sultan Ahmed Mosque
  • Witness the Serpentine Column & the German Fountain
  • Admire the Hagia Sophia & the Obelisk of Theodosius
  • Shop at the Grand Bazaar area
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    • The tour guide will pick you up from the hotel after breakfast. Start the tour in the heart of the "old city" where the ancient Byzantine and Ottoman empires were built.

    • Visit the Hippodrome of Constantinople or Sultan Ahmet Square, where many sports and political activities have taken place during the Byzantine period.

    • Head on to see the Serpentine Column, the German Fountain, the Obelisk of Theodosius, and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque or Blue Mosque, built for Sultan Ahmed. This mosque has blue İznik ceramics and six minarets.

    • See the Hagia Sophia, an ancient basilica built by Constantine the Great during the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century. It is considered one of the greatest architectural marvels of all time.

    • After lunch, go shopping at the famous Grand Bazaar area for its 4000 historical shops.

    • End our travel here and return to the hotel.

What's Included

  • Private Transfer

  • English-speaking Turkish tour guide

  • Entry fees to the sightseeing

What's Excluded

  • Personal expenses

  • Lunch or drinks

  • Tips to the Turkish tour guide or the driver

Know before you go
  • Since it is a walking tour, it is preferable to wear comfortable shoes and clothes.
  • Hagia Sophia Museum is closed on Mondays. So, you can visit Topkapi palace instead.
  • Sultan Ahmed Mosque closes during prayer time and on Fridays.
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. So, you can visit the Modern Mall instead.
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 175 Per Person

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USD 175 / person