See the highlights of Old Istanbul in a day
Highlights
Istanbul
architectural, historical, museums
Private Tour
1 Day
Easy
English
Description
On this tour of Old Istanbul, start at the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia to marvel at its architecture. See the contents of the museum at Topkapi and know about the city's social life at the Hippodrome of Constantinople. Spot the Medusa head at the mystical Basilica Cistern and get ready to bargain at the Grand Bazaar!
Itinerary
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Places to Visit in Istanbul
During your tour, you will visit the following places:
- Topkapi Palace, a museum which has the imperial collections of the Ottoman Empire and several other manuscripts and books. The place was not only a resident for the sultans but also it witnessed many interesting events.
- Hagia Sophia, a splendid structure where you will enjoy a masterpiece of architecture and see different shades of Islam and Christianity through inscriptions and mosaics.
- Hippodrome, a place of entertainment for the residents of Constantinople and public arena for chariot races, just like in many other Roman cities.
- Sultanahmet Mosque, the most popular mosque in Turkey which is also known as the Blue Mosque. You can come across Ottoman architecture and splendid blue tiles on the walls here.
- Basilica Cistern, also called Sunken Palace by the locals because of its mystical architecture. The place is famous for Medusa head and beautiful ionic Doric columns.
- Grand Bazaar , one of the world's largest and oldest covered market. For someone who is visiting for the first time, you may need company to explore the hidden gems of the market you may need a company.
What's Included
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Know Before You Go
What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 6 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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