De Bizancio a los otomanos: un viaje a través de la historia
Descripción
¡Descubre los puntos culminantes de Estambul en una visita guiada a pie! Visita Santa Sofía, la Mezquita Azul, el Hipódromo, el Palacio Topkapi y el Gran Bazar con un guía experto. ¡Una mezcla perfecta de historia, cultura y momentos inolvidables!
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
La antigua Aya Sofya, a menudo llamada Hagia Sophia en inglés y uno de los monumentos más icónicos y perdurables de Estambul con casi 15 siglos de antigüedad, ha sido convertida de museo en mezquita con un decreto reciente del presidente de Turquía, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. El edificio está clasificado como museo desde 1934 tras una declaración de Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, el primer presidente turco y fundador de la República de Turquía. La estructura, considerada una joya de la arquitectura bizantina, fue construida originalmente como catedral en 537 EC por el emperador romano Justiniano I. Aya Sofya también tuvo una temporada de casi cinco siglos como mezquita cuando los otomanos conquistaron Estambul, entonces llamada Constantinopla, en 1453. y convirtió el edificio en un espacio religioso para los musulmanes.
El edificio más fotogénico de Estambul fue el gran proyecto del Sultán Ahmet I (r 1603-17), cuya tumba se encuentra en el lado norte del sitio frente al Parque Sultanahmet. El exterior maravillosamente curvilíneo de la mezquita presenta una cascada de cúpulas y seis minaretes esbeltos. Los azulejos azules de İznik adornan el interior y le dan al edificio su nombre no oficial pero de uso común.
A los emperadores bizantinos no les gustaba nada más que una tarde en las carreras de carros, y esta arena rectangular junto al parque Sultanahmet fue su lugar elegido. En su apogeo, estuvo decorado con obeliscos y estatuas, algunas de las cuales permanecen en su lugar hoy. Rediseñado en años más recientes, es uno de los lugares de encuentro y paseos más populares de la ciudad.
Topkapı es el tema de historias más coloridas que la mayoría de los museos del mundo juntos. Sultanes libidinosos, cortesanos ambiciosos, hermosas concubinas y eunucos intrigantes vivieron y trabajaron aquí entre los siglos XV y XIX cuando era la corte del imperio otomano. Una visita a los opulentos pabellones del palacio, el tesoro repleto de joyas y el extenso harén ofrece una visión fascinante de sus vidas.
El colorido y caótico Gran Bazar es el corazón de la Ciudad Vieja de Estambul y lo ha sido durante siglos. Comenzando como un pequeño bedesten (almacén) abovedado construido por orden de Mehmet el Conquistador en 1461, creció hasta cubrir una vasta área a medida que se techaban los carriles entre el bedesten, las tiendas vecinas y los hans (caravanserais) y el mercado asumía la forma laberíntica y en expansión. que conserva hoy.
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Información importante
- Los bebés y los niños pequeños pueden ir en un cochecito o en una silla de paseo
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- No se recomienda para viajeros con lesiones de la columna vertebral
- No es recomendable para embarazadas
- No se recomienda para viajeros con mala salud cardiovascular
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
Opiniones(7)
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.
