Turkey · Architecture

8-Hour Istanbul Historic Architecture Tour with Topkapı and Bazaar

8 Hours Round trip from Sultan Ahmet Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Hagia Sophia, a holy grand mosque
02 Explore the Blue Mosque, an Ottoman-era mosque
03 See the Hippodrome of Constantinople, once the sporting and social centre
04 Stroll through the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets

Explore Istanbul's historic landmarks on a tour of the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar. Discover the city's rich cultural heritage and the opulent lifestyle of the Ottoman Empire through stunning architecture, exquisite furnishings, and a vibrant atmosphere. Uncover the enduring charm and layered history of this beautiful city as you visit its most iconic sites.

Visit the Blue Mosque and the Roman Hippodrome, including the Constantine Column, the Serpentine Column, and the Obelisk, which was shipped from Egypt to the Byzantine Emperor Theodosius in the 4th century AD.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages English, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Istanbul's Historic Architectural Landmarks

Visit the Blue Mosque and the Roman Hippodrome, including the Constantine Column, the Serpentine Column, and the Obelisk, which was shipped from Egypt to the Byzantine Emperor Theodosius in the 4th century AD.
Explore Hagia Sophia, a late antique place of worship in the city.
Go to Topkapı Palace, a large museum east of Istanbul's Fatih district.
See the Basilica Cistern, the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie underground in Istanbul.
Stroll through the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops.