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 the Church of Divine Wisdom is the highlight of this day. Following the visits your guide will take you to the Grand Bazaar for demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 23.
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 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. NOTE: Blue mosque is closed on Fridays until 2 pm. Caferaga Medrese and Blue Mosque will switch places on Fridays.
Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.
We offer pickup from all hotels in Central Istanbul. If you want more information about pick please contact us first before booking.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Istanbul Tour - Half Day Morning lasts about 4–5 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $200 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, starting at 8:30 AM.
Children aged 3–8 pay from $200, adults from $200. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We offer pickup from all hotels in Central Istanbul. If you want more information about pick please contact us first before booking. Pickup points include Harbour Suites Old City, Hotel Golden Horn Sirkeci.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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The Half-Day Istanbul Tour was a great experience! We visited the Roman Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, and the German Fountain. Hagia Sophia was beautiful, and the Grand Bazaar was full of charm.
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We had a wonderful morning on the Istanbul tour! The Roman Hippodrome and Blue Mosque were amazing, and the German Fountain was a lovely stop. Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar were perfect ways to end the tour.
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The tour started at the Roman Hippodrome, then we moved on to the Blue Mosque. The German Fountain was an interesting stop, and Hagia Sophia was simply amazing. The tour ended at the Grand Bazaar with a crafts demonstration.
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I really enjoyed the Istanbul Half-Day Morning Tour with Turkey Tours Planners! The day began at the Roman Hippodrome, where our guide shared stories about the ancient chariot races. The Blue Mosque was a breathtaking sight with its six minarets. We then visited the German Fountain, a special gift from Kaiser Wilhelm II, and learned about his travels to the Orient. The visit to Hagia Sophia was the highlight of the tour—it’s an awe-inspiring structure! We wrapped up the day at the Grand Bazaar with a fascinating demonstration of Turkish handicrafts.
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The day began at the Roman Hippodrome, where we explored its history with the Romans and Byzantines. The Blue Mosque, with its impressive six minarets, was a sight to behold. We also stopped by the German Fountain, which was a gift from Kaiser Wilhelm II, and heard interesting stories about his visits to the Orient. The visit to Hagia Sophia was incredible—it’s such an iconic structure! The tour ended with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, where we saw a demonstration of traditional Turkish handicrafts.
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Tour started with a late pickup (20 min), then driver drove erratically/dangerously to make up time. Reached tour guide after 9.00am and found he was juggling two different tours full & half day. Tour finished at 11.05am when he went to escort full day tour to Hagia Sophia museum, were told he would be 45 minutes and we could wait or leave the tour there and then told the bazar was not worth viewing - our tour ended at the Hagia Sofia Mosque. We did not visit the Grand Bazar as per description. **2 stars for the tour guide who had to deal with unhappy members of our tour and despite this, gave a very good historical description of what we did see. ##The cost of AU$309.23 per person is outrageous for a 2-hour tour which was advertised as "4 to 5 hours (approx.)". Very disappointed and cannot recommend.
Thank you for your opinion but the tour is not 2 hours as you said
Beautiful and peaceful morning Istanbul is a different city with a different atmosphere and weather. Visiting the historical sites where the eternal artifacts for the whole world are still preserved today as they were on the first day and listening to the stories about them is an experience I would like to recommend to everyone. We send greetings to our friendly and helpful tour guide.
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It was one of the most beautiful morning in my life. Since it was early in the morning, the places I visited seemed like a dream when I first saw them, but it didn't take long for me to realize that they were really extraordinary and I woke up. It was an impressive trip for us from the beginning to the end, and the comfortable and comfortable transportation was good for older people like us..
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Amazing tour! Our guide Ceren is what made it so wonderful. Her English was perfect, but more importantly, her knowledge or history was INCREDIBLE. Seriously, she made this trip so amazing. Best tour ever.
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