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Full-Day Istanbul Old City Sightseeing Tour
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, History, Museum

  • Duration

    8 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore both the remains of the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires in the historical city of Istanbul. Discover some of the most magnificent sites like the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and more. Visit one of the largest souks and try authentic Turkish cuisine.

Highlights
  • Explore the Topkapı Palace 
  • Marvel at the Hippodrome 
  • Visit the Blue Mosque 
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    • Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour.
    • Visit the Sultan Ahmet Center, the heart of the 'Old City', from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.

    • Propel to the Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom and one of the greatest marvels of architecture, which was constructed as a basilica in the 6th-century by Emperor Justinian.

    • Move to the Blue Mosque facing Hagia Sophia, which is famous for its blue İznik tiles and unique 6 minarets built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.

    • Marvel at the Hippodrome, the centre 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.

    • Saunter at the Grand Covered Bazaar, which is the most attractive shopping centre. It is the biggest souk in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir. (Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets available upon request)

    • Relish an authentic lunch at a Turkish restaurant.

    • Proceed to the Topkapı Palace, the residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. (Harem is not included in the program).

    • Move to the Sultan Tombs. There are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia Sophia. The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with purple, red, green and blue flower motifs. 

    • See the Galata Bridge, Golden Horn and Leander's Tower.

What's Included
  • Pick-up and drop-off

  • Free pick-up points: Aksaray, Laleli, Grand Bazaar, Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Karakoy, Taksim and Besiktas

  • Lunch

  • English-speaking professional Istanbul tour guide

  • Museum and entrance Fee

  • AC-Transportation

What's Excluded
  • Drinks

  • Tips

Know before you go
  • Topkapi Museum is closed on Tuesdays

Meeting Point

?stanbul, Turkey

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 70 Per Person

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USD 70 / person