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Full-Day Istanbul Old City Tour

Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$206.55
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Overview

The Full-Day Istanbul Old City Tour showcases the rich history of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires through iconic landmarks in Istanbul. This guided experience allows you to visit significant historical sites while delving into their fascinating past.

  • 🏛️ Visit the stunning Hagia Sophia, a cathedral built in the 6th century CE, renowned as a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.
  • 🕌 Explore the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue tiles and impressive structure built between 1609 and 1616.
  • 🏟️ Discover the Hippodrome, once a center for chariot races and social events during the Byzantine Empire.
  • 🛍️ Experience the vibrant Grand Bazaar, home to around 400 shops selling carpets, ceramics, and more across 47,000 square meters.
  • 👑 Visit the Topkapi Palace, the official residence of Ottoman Sultans for 400 years, housing sacred relics including the cloak and sword of Prophet Muhammad.
  • 📜 Benefit from a detailed guided tour that enriches your understanding of each site’s historical significance.
  • 🎟️ Entrance fees to all sites are included in the tour package for a hassle-free experience.
  • 🍽️ Enjoy a delicious lunch included in the itinerary, ensuring you stay energized throughout your day.
  • 🚍 Convenient pickup and drop-off from your hotel in air-conditioned minibuses for added comfort.
  • 📅 The tour lasts 7 hours, providing ample time to immerse yourself in the history and culture of Istanbul.

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Full-Day Istanbul Old City Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours

  • Entrance fees.
  • Pick up and Drop off from the hotels (by air-conditioned mini buses)
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Beverages
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

  • Sultanahmet District
    This tour is the best way to discover Byzantine and Ottoman Traces. These are Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Obelisks, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, and Little Hagia Sophia Mosque.
  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Visit Hagia Sophia : Hagia Sophia, Turkish Ayasofya, also called Church of the Holy Wisdom or Church of the Divine Wisdom, cathedral built at Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey) in the 6th century CE (532–537) under the direction of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I. By general consensus, it is the most important Byzantine structure and one of the world’s great monuments.
  • Blue Mosque
    Visit the Blue Mosque : The Mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of the blue tiles surrounding the wall's interior design. Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed I. Just like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasa, and a hospice. Besides still being used as a mosque, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque has also become a popular attraction in Istanbul.
  • Hippodrome
    Visit Hippodrome and Obelisks : The Hippodrome (At Meydani) was an of course a horse-racing track, what's in the name. But during the Byzantine Empire, the hippodrome was not only used for chariot races. Court ceremonies, coronations, and parades also took place at the hippodrome, making it the sporting and social center of Byzantine life for over 1000 years. The reason why some refer to it as the Hippodrome of Constantinople.
  • Grand Bazaar
    Grand Bazaar (Covered Bazaar) : As the Ottoman Empire grew larger, the Grand Bazaar also kept up with the development of the capital. The Bazaar that initially was comprised of two Bedestens now occupies an area of about 47 thousand square meters. Today there are around 400 shops in the Grand Bazaar. You will have a shopping opportunity for carpets, rugs, ceramics, hookah, etc.
  • TopkapI Palace
    Visit Topkapi Palace : The Topkapi Palace is located in Turkey Istanbul, which was the official and primary residence in the city of the Ottoman Sultans for 400 years of their 600-year reign, from 1456 to 1856. Today containing the holiest relics of the Muslim world such as the prophet Muhammed's cloak and sword. Topkapi Palace is among those monuments belonging to the "Historic Areas of Istanbul" which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. It is the best example of ensembles of palaces of the Ottoman period.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Full-Day Istanbul Old City Tour

    Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
    $206.55
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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