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Full-Day Istanbul Old City Walking Tour
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$97.58
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Sultanahmet, the historic heart of Istanbul, invites you to uncover its treasures on a captivating full-day tour. With a knowledgeable guide leading the way, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of UNESCO World Heritage sites and vibrant local culture.
- 🏷️ Full-Day Istanbul Old City Walking Tour: Enjoy a comprehensive exploration of iconic landmarks including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace.
- 🚐 Pickup included from your hotel, ensuring a seamless start to your adventure.
- 🗣️ Benefit from an English-speaking tour guide who will share fascinating stories and insights about Istanbul's illustrious history.
- 🏛️ Begin at Hagia Sophia, marveling at its stunning architecture and intricate mosaics that reflect centuries of history.
- 🕌 Visit the Blue Mosque, renowned for its breathtaking blue tiles and grand courtyard, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.
- 🏟️ Discover the ancient Hippodrome, where you can imagine the excitement of chariot races that once captivated thousands.
- 🛍️ Stroll through the Grand Bazaar, a vibrant marketplace filled with over 4,000 shops offering everything from textiles to exquisite jewelry.
- 👑 Explore Topkapi Palace, home to the Ottoman Sultans, featuring the Imperial Treasury and beautiful courtyards adorned with ancient trees.
- 💧 Experience the Basilica Cistern, an enchanting underground marvel with hundreds of marble columns, perfect for a cool retreat on warm days.
- 🚶♂️ The tour is designed for all fitness levels, making it accessible for everyone to enjoy the wonders of Istanbul.
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Full-Day Istanbul Old City Walking Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- English speaking tour guide
- Pick up and Drop off from the hotels
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Personal expenses
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Hagia Sophia Grand MosqueWe will begin your tour of the Sultanahmet district, the heart of old Istanbul, at Hagia Sophia. Built by the Emperor Justinian in the early 6th century AD and designed by Anthemius of Tralles and Isodore of Miletus, the church is one of the marvels of world architecture. Converted into a mosque in 1453, it is now a museum. Its massive dome still dominates the skyline of old Istanbul. It is also famed for its mosaics, including glittering portraits of emperors and empresses and a poignant Virgin and Child.
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Blue MosqueNext, we visit the Blue Mosque which takes its name from the exquisite tiles adorning its interior. Built by Sultan Ahmet I in the early 17th century and designed by a pupil of Sinan, the greatest of Ottoman architects, it is the only imperial mosque with six minarets. Its courtyard is especially grand.
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HippodromeThe Hippodrome, the stadium of ancient Byzantium, held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire. Of these, an Egyptian obelisk and a bronze sculpture of three entwined serpents from Delphi survive.
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Grand BazaarThe Grand Bazaar was the commercial heart of the old city and its 4,000 shops are full of treasures including carpets and kilims, silks, jewelry, ceramics, icons, and leather goods. Wandering through the Grand Bazaar, indulge in some shopping, Ottoman style.
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TopkapI PalaceIn the afternoon we continue our tour at Topkapi Palace, which, from the 15th to the 19th century, was the principal residence of the Ottoman Sultans. We will visit the fabulous Imperial Treasury and the Baghdad Kiosk. Topkapi Palace is now a museum and has unrivalled collections of jewelry, including the Spoonmaker’s Diamond, the 3rd largest in the world. It also possesses numerous Ottoman court costumes and ceramics, notably including one of the world’s finest collections of Chinese celadon ceramics, many of which were gifts from other rulers. Interestingly, some of the ceramics have a special glaze that was said to change color in the presence of poison. We also visit the Imperial Armory, displaying centuries of Ottoman weaponry. But perhaps the loveliest feature of Topkapi Palace are its courtyards with their ancient trees; it is easy to imagine the sultan strolling here far from the cares of state and empire.
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Basilica CisternThere are hundreds of ancient cisterns hidden underneath the streets and houses of Istanbul. Of the two that are open to the public, the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı) is the largest and Istanbul’s most unusual tourist attraction. Contrary to James Bond, who had to row his way through Istanbul underground cistern in From Russia with Love, you can take a stroll in the forest of hundreds of marble columns and enjoy the subterranean cool on a hot summer day.
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Full-Day Istanbul Old City Walking Tour
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$97.58
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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