Best of Sultanahmet: Half-Day Istanbul Old City Tour
Description
Visit four of Istanbul’s most visited attractions in one morning on this express tour. Skip the long lines and head straight inside Hagia Sophia for a guided tour of the museum; visit the magnificent Blue Mosque; and hear about Istanbul’s ancient history at the Hippodrome. End your tour at the Grand Bazaar, where you can enjoy a demonstration of traditional Turkish handicrafts and browse the stalls for souvenirs.
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Itinerary
We will start tour from Hippodrome. Hippodrome Square, the sporting and social center of old Byzantium, held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire such as the Egyptian Obelisk, and the Serpent Column.
Our next visit will be The Blue Mosque, which takes its name from the world famous exquisite blue Iznik tiles decorating its interior. Also it is the only imperial mosque in the world that was originally built with six minarets.
Hagia Sophia Mosque, which is considered one of the Eight Wonders of the World, occupies a unique place in the history of architectures one of the rare works of this size and age that still survives. After tour we will drop you off your hotel back.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We have a free hotel pick-up service for guests staying in Fatih, Eminönü, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet Beyoğlu, Taksim and Karaköy districts. We pick up guests from their hotels between 07:30 and 08:15, depending on the distance of the hotel location. We give the pick-up time 1 day in advance, depending on the guest's hotel.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(10)
The visit was not limited to touring the building. It also included information about culture, traditions, and lifestyle, which I greatly appreciated.
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted that you had a wonderful time with us!
The explanations were very informative, especially the historical anecdotes from the tour guide, which impressed us greatly. Since the group was small, we could explore everything at a leisurely pace. The walking distances were well coordinated, allowing us to see everything without getting tired.
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It was very satisfying for the price. The anecdotes and small stories told by the guide made the tour much more enjoyable.
This half day tour was the ideal way to explore Istanbuls. blue mosque, hagia sophia and hippodrome were all breathtaking, and our guide brought the history to life with engaging stories. The pace was just right, allowing enough time to appreciate each site without feeling rushed.
It is a great opportunity to understand the soul of Istanbul. Sultanahmet's historical texture and venues were fascinating. Our guide was very friendly and explained everything in detail. We enjoyed it very much.
Learning about the history and culture was interesting. Tour guide was knowledgeable. The fashion show was new for us during a tour. The Grand Bazaar was an experience.
Thanks to this tour, we had the chance to see the most iconic places of Istanbul in a short time. Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque were fascinating. Our guide's knowledge and explanation added added value to the tour.
The Blue Mosque, very informative. The bazaar when going with the guide was far more relaxed and we were able to sample tea and Turkish delight. We then bought some :)
This half-day tour is a great opportunity to explore the historical sites of Istanbul quickly and effectively. Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia were fascinating. Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions.
Ideal to see the most important places of the Sultanahmet region. It was very enjoyable to visit Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Our guide was great and explained us all the details. We were very pleased.
