Istanbul Old City Full Day Tour
Description
This tour is a must in Istanbul. You will begin the day with the Roman Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organized by the Romans and Byzantines. Blue Mosque the only mosque with six minarets and its surrounding will our next place to visit. next, you will see the Germain Fountain a gift of Kaiser Wilhem 2. and listen to the stories of his liaison with the orient. Hagia Sophia museum tickets not included it's optional to visit tickets cost 25 Euros per person. Following the visits your guide will take you to the Grand Bazaar for demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts. Topkapi Museum is the big one.. the most important museum of Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula. It is an incomparably rich treasure-chest, brimming with things of historical importance. First, second, third and fourth courtyards, the Audience Hall, Divan -the high court-, Historical Kitchens, Royal Stables, the Treasury, Gardens, Kiosks...
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The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today it is a square named Sultanahmet Meydanı in the Turkish city of Istanbul, with a few fragments of the original structure surviving.
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. A popular tourist site, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque continues to function as a mosque today. The Blue Mosque, as it is popularly known, was constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I.
Hagia Sophia is the former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Built in AD 537 at the beginning of the Middle Ages, it was famous in particular for its massive dome.
The German Fountain is a gazebo styled fountain in the northern end of old hippodrome, Istanbul, Turkey and across from the Mausoleum of Sultan Ahmed I. It was constructed to commemorate the second anniversary of German Emperor Wilhelm II's visit to Istanbul in 1898.
The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 m², attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily.
Hagia Irene or Hagia Eirene, sometimes known also as Saint Irene, is a Greek Eastern Orthodox church located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace in Istanbul. It is one of the few churches in Istanbul that has not been converted into a mosque. The Hagia Irene today operates as a museum and concert hall.
The Topkapı Palace, or the Seraglio, is a large museum in Istanbul, Turkey. In the 15th century, it served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans. Construction began in 1459, ordered by Mehmed the Conqueror, six years after the conquest of Constantinople.
The Caferağa Medresseh is a former medrese, located in Istanbul, Turkey, next to the Hagia Sophia. It was built in 1559 by Mimar Sinan on the orders of Cafer Ağa, during the reign of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent.
Soğukçeşme Sokağı is a small street with historic houses in the Sultanahmet neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey, sandwiched in-between the Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace. The car-free zone street is named after the fountain situated at its end towards Gülhane Park.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We offer free pick up and drop off to all hotels in central Istanbul. please contact us first if you have any question about the pickup.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(39)
This tour made exploring Istanbul so much easier. We got to visit all the famous sights in one day without worrying about the planning. Hagia Sophia was even more impressive than I expected, and Topkapi Palace was definitely a highlight. The whole day was well organised, and it never felt rushed. I’d happily recommend this tour to anyone visiting Istanbul for the first time.
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We only had a short time in Istanbul, so this tour was perfect for us. It covered all the places we wanted to see, and everything was really easy from start to finish. Walking through Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace was something we’ll never forget. By the end of the day, we felt like we’d seen the best of the city without the stress of planning it ourselves. Definitely worth it.
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We booked this tour on our first visit to Istanbul ,and it was nice not having to worry about planning the main sights,had enough time to look around and take photos,and the whole day was well organized.By the end endof the tour,we felt like we had really experience the heart of the city.Highly recommended
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Everything was very well organized from start to finish. The guide was friendly, professional, and knew the city's history perfectly. I particularly enjoyed the visit to Topkapi Palace. I highly recommend this excursion to all visitors to Istanbul.
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I loved this tour. The guide was very kind, professional and always willing to answer questions. Topkapi was impressive and the Grand Bazaar had a unique atmosphere. The group was not too large, so it was a comfortable experience. It is definitely worth it.
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We had a wonderful day. All the sights were impressive and the guide was friendly and professional. I especially liked that we had enough time to take photos and ask questions. The Grand Bazaar was definitely one of the highlights of the tour.
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The tour was excellently organized and very informative. Our guide spoke very good English and explained the history of Istanbul with great passion. I was particularly impressed by the Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace. The lunch was fresh and delicious. Absolutely recommended.
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The tour exceeded all my expectations. In one day we visited the most famous sights of the city. The guide spoke good English and talked very interestingly about the history of the Ottoman Empire. Aya Sophia and Topkapi Palace were particularly impressive. Lunch was also delicious.
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Amazing full-day tour with a very kind and knowledgeable guide. Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque were beautiful, and Topkapi Palace was a highlight for me. Lunch was good and the Grand Bazaar was so much fun. Everything was well organized and easy. Highly recommended
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This tour exceeded all my expectations.From the moment we started at the Blue Mosque until the final stop at the Grand Bazaar, everything was smooth and enjoyable. Our guide was very informative and had a great sense of humor, Hagia Sophia was absolutely magnificent, and Topkapi Palace gave an amazing glimpse into Ottoman history. Lunch was fresh and satisfying, and we had enough free time to explore and take photos. I left the tour with beautiful memories and a much deeper appreciation for Istanbul’s culture and history.
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