Best of Istanbul Day
Description
Explore the Hagia Sophia, the largest ancient Church and former Mosque Visit the Topkapi Palace, an Ottoman Imperial house which has housed 25 Sultans for 400 years Discover the Hipodrome a location for social activity in Roman times See the Blue Mosque a symbol of Istanbul with unique Ottoman architecture Stroll through the Grand Bazaar, the largest shopping mall of its time
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Itinerary
Discover how for many centuries, the Hagia Sophia was the largest church in the world, and still boasts the 4th largest dome in the world as one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture.
a relic of the glory days of the great Ottoman Empire. Discover how the former palace boasted a population of about 4,000 people at its peak and was home to 25 sultans over a period of 400 years.
more officially known as the Sultanahmet Mosque. Admire the striking blue tiles which give the mosque its more common name and make it one of Istanbul’s most iconic attractions
a former circus built in 203 AD by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus. Witness the 3 remaining monuments from the original building, including the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column, and the Constantine Column. Pause to look at the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, made from 8 marble columns.
one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. With hundreds of small handicraft shops selling everything from handmade carpets to Turkish coffee, the atmosphere is electric, and it's a great place to try out your bargaining skills.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your hotel in Sultanahmet, Taksim, or Mecidiyekoy. A pick-up and drop-off service from 10 km around Sultanahmet Square is provided.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(3)
Excellent guide, very knowledgeable and helpful and providing a rich detailed history to all of the sites visited and an insight into the local life and culture. All of the key sites in the old city are covered, with ample time in each location. Had a brilliant experience; one doesn’t even feel the time passing!
The tour guide, I IDIL'S knowledge, professionalism and warmth along with the beautiful sites, made the trip memorably.
Our guide was excellent! He was insightful and very well informed of all the sites and places we went to. Best of all, on this day, we were lucky enough to be the only people in the group which made it a nice private “VIP” tour. It would have been nice if the tour company had provided information on who to look for and the contact number for the tour guide would be the night prior to the tour.
