Explore Istanbul's Old City Landmarks
Your 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, also known as Sultan Ahmet Square, where many sports and political activities took place during the Byzantine period.
Continue to see the Serpentine Column, the German Fountain, the Obelisk of Theodosius, and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, built for Sultan Ahmed. This mosque is known for its blue İznik ceramics and six minarets.
See 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 in the famous Grand Bazaar area, known for its 4,000 historical shops.
End the tour here and return to the hotel.
