Von Byzanz zu den Osmanen : Eine Reise durch die Geschichte
Beschreibung
Entdecken Sie Istanbuls Top-Highlights auf einer geführten Wanderung! Besuchen Sie die Hagia Sophia, die Blaue Moschee, das Hippodrom, den Topkapi-Palast und den Großen Basar mit einem Fachkundiger Tourleiter. Eine perfekte Mischung aus Geschichte, Kultur und unvergesslichen Momenten!
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Die antike Aya Sofya, auf Englisch oft Hagia Sophia genannt und mit fast 15 Jahrhunderten eines der berühmtesten und beständigsten Denkmäler Istanbuls, wurde mit einem kürzlichen Erlass des türkischen Präsidenten Recep Tayyip Erdoğan von einem Museum zurück in eine Moschee umgewandelt. Das Gebäude ist seit 1934 nach einer Erklärung von Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, dem ersten türkischen Präsidenten und Gründer der Republik Türkei, als Museum klassifiziert. Das Bauwerk, das als Juwel der byzantinischen Architektur gilt, wurde ursprünglich 537 n. Chr. vom römischen Kaiser Justinian I. als Kathedrale erbaut. Aya Sofya diente auch fast fünf Jahrhunderte lang als Moschee, als die Osmanen 1453 Istanbul eroberten, das damals Konstantinopel hieß und verwandelte das Gebäude in einen religiösen Raum für Muslime.
Istanbuls fotogenstes Gebäude war das Großprojekt von Sultan Ahmet I. (reg. 1603–17), dessen Grabmal sich auf der Nordseite des Geländes mit Blick auf den Sultanahmet-Park befindet. Das wunderbar geschwungene Äußere der Moschee weist eine Kaskade von Kuppeln und sechs schlanke Minarette auf. Blaue İznik-Fliesen schmücken das Innere und geben dem Gebäude seinen inoffiziellen, aber weit verbreiteten Namen.
Die byzantinischen Kaiser liebten nichts mehr als einen Nachmittag bei den Wagenrennen, und diese rechteckige Arena neben dem Sultanahmet-Park war ihr bevorzugter Veranstaltungsort. In seiner Blütezeit war es mit Obelisken und Statuen geschmückt, von denen einige heute noch vorhanden sind. In den letzten Jahren neu gestaltet, ist es einer der beliebtesten Treffpunkte und Promenaden der Stadt.
Topkapı ist Gegenstand bunterer Geschichten als die meisten Museen der Welt zusammen. Libidinöse Sultane, ehrgeizige Höflinge, schöne Konkubinen und intrigante Eunuchen lebten und arbeiteten hier zwischen dem 15. und 19. Jahrhundert, als es der Hof des Osmanischen Reiches war. Ein Besuch der opulenten Pavillons des Palastes, der juwelenbesetzten Schatzkammer und des weitläufigen Harems gibt einen faszinierenden Einblick in ihr Leben.
Der bunte und chaotische Große Basar ist das Herz der Altstadt von Istanbul und das schon seit Jahrhunderten. Angefangen als kleines gewölbtes Bedesten (Lagerhaus), das 1461 im Auftrag von Mehmet dem Eroberer erbaut wurde, wuchs es zu einer riesigen Fläche heran, als Gassen zwischen den Bedesten, benachbarten Geschäften und Hans (Karawansereien) überdacht wurden und der Markt die weitläufige, labyrinthische Form annahm die es bis heute behält.
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Unfortunately, this tour did not live up to expectations, especially considering the high cost. I actually learned more about Turkish culture and history on a food tour I took than on this one. Our guide rushed us through each stop, often speed walking without giving us time to truly take in the sites or snap photos. Despite knowing I was pregnant, he made no effort to adjust the pace. I often found myself 20–40 feet behind the group of 3 of us, and he never once checked in or acknowledged it. Lunch was another disappointing moment. Not only did he choose an expensive restaurant, but he also allowed us to cover his meal without offering to pay us back—or even saying thank you. Overall, the experience felt impersonal and awkward. We did our best to remain positive: we made small talk, bought him a drink, and my husband even insisted on leaving a tip. But in the end, it felt like our presence and experience didn’t matter to the guide at all. This was especially disheartening because every other part of our visit to Istanbul has been truly wonderful. Sadly, this tour was the one real letdown.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We are truly sorry to hear that your tour did not meet your expectations, especially during such an important trip to Istanbul. Your feedback is very important to us, and we sincerely apologize for the shortcomings you experienced. We regret that the pacing of the tour was not adjusted to your needs, particularly knowing you were pregnant. Guest comfort is always our priority, and we understand how frustrating and exhausting it must have felt to be left behind. This is something we will immediately address with the guide to ensure greater awareness, flexibility, and attentiveness in the future. We are also very sorry to learn about your lunch experience. It is unacceptable for a guide to allow guests to cover their meal without acknowledgment, and we are taking this matter seriously. Our guides are expected to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and courtesy, and we will reinforce this expectation with our team. Your comments regarding the rushed pace, lack of personal connection, and overall impersonal feeling are invaluable. They highlight areas where we clearly need to improve in order to provide the warm, memorable, and engaging experiences that Istanbul deserves to showcase. Please know that this is not reflective of the service we aim to provide. We would love the chance to make it right for you—should you return to Istanbul, we would be more than happy to arrange a complimentary private tour tailored at your pace, so you can truly enjoy the history, culture, and atmosphere at a level of care and attention you deserve. Once again, thank you for your honest feedback. We wish you all the best for the rest of your travels and hope we have the opportunity to restore your confidence in our services.
Tour guide was late and creepy towards my female friend, made the time uncomfortable and the information provided went barely beyond placards near key areas. Would not book again or recommend would rather use the free audio tour materials provided at the pavilion.
We are deeply sorry to read about your experience and sincerely apologize for the discomfort and disappointment you faced during your tour. Professionalism, respect, and guest safety are our highest priorities, and it is unacceptable that your experience fell short in these essential areas. We take your comments very seriously. The behavior you described does not reflect our standards, and we have already started an internal review to address this matter with the guide in question. Every guest should feel safe, respected, and comfortable at all times, and we regret that this was not the case for you and your friend. Additionally, we apologize that the guiding did not go beyond the basic information you could have accessed independently. Our tours are meant to provide insightful context, engaging storytelling, and memorable moments—not just facts from placards. We clearly failed to deliver on this promise. We truly value your honest feedback as it highlights areas where we must improve. Please know that this is not representative of the service we aim to provide. We will take immediate steps to ensure stronger quality control and to reinforce professional standards across our team. Although we cannot change your experience, we would like the opportunity to regain your trust. Should you return to Istanbul, we would be happy to arrange a complimentary private tour with one of our senior guides to provide you with the professional, safe, and enriching experience you deserved from the beginning. Once again, our sincere apologies, and thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Great way to discover the most iconic places of Istanbul for a first timer. Very well organised tour and knowledgeable guide to help you falling in love with Istanbul 👍
Dear Ms. Olga, Thank you very much for your nice comments. We are very happy that we provided you with a nice experience. Best Regards
The Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia were amazing! Our guide was 1 1/2 hour late on picking us up! I lost 2 hours of sleep!
Thank you for your nice comments... we actually updated the pick-up time to 10:00 and sent a message to your phone number in the system.. also, the reason we changed the time was because we arranged the tour specifically for you. for this reason, please accept our apologies.
Like most Viator tours I have done in foreign countries, the driver was late to pick up (30 minutes), but once we finally started, everything went smoothly. Beza is a friendly guide and informative. Full day tour, and I saw what I wanted to see.
Thank you very much for your valuable comment, you are right about being late and please accept our apologies. We will work harder to improve ourselves and minimize problems.
Istanbul is one of my favorite cities and this tour really shows off it’s top attractions. This is a must see tour when visiting Istanbul.
Dear Mr. John, Many thanks for your kind feedback. We are very happy to get above message from you.
