Turkey · City Tours

8-Hour Istanbul Classics Tour with Topkapı Palace and Grand Bazaar

8 Hours Round trip from Cankurtaran Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Seek blessings at the famous Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
02 Explore the Hippodrome of Constantinople and its Byzantine legacy
03 Marvel at the impressive architecture of Topkapı Palace
04 Enjoy shopping for antique souvenirs at the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul

Sign up for this tour to delve into Istanbul's classical history and medieval culture by visiting some of its most famous attractions, including the Hippodrome of Constantinople. See Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, explore the impressive Topkapı Palace, and browse antique souvenirs at the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul.

From there, we continue to Hagia Sophia, whose status changed from a museum to a mosque in recent years.

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 Not applicable

City Istanbul

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia and the Old City Classics

Our journey through time begins at Topkapı Palace. From there, we continue to Hagia Sophia, whose status changed from a museum to a mosque in recent years.
After a lunch break, we continue our tour at the Hippodrome, where we explore 4th-century AD Byzantium.
After taking in the stones and history of the Hippodrome, we walk to the Blue Mosque. It is time for us to move again from the 4th century AD to the 14th century AD.
We gradually bring the climax to the present day and end our tour here after visiting the mosque. Those who wish can enjoy a nice Turkish coffee in the Grand Bazaar, dive into conversation, and finish the tour there.