Our driver will meet you at your hotel around 07:30 - 08:30 according to your hotel location and drive you to the tour starting point. You will be informed for exact pick up time at the time of confirmation.
You will visit the following sights with an experienced and licensed professional tour guide with this tour.
Which sights do we visit or see on this tour?
Byzantine Hippodrome
Imagine a grand arena, echoing with the cheers of ancient crowds, where chariots once raced and empires celebrated their glory. The Hippodrome, the heart of Byzantine Constantinople, still whispers stories of its vibrant past. Standing as timeless witnesses to its legacy are four mesmerizing monuments
* The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, a regal gift symbolizing unity and friendship.* The Egyptian Obelisk, a masterpiece of antiquity, rising gracefully from the sands of time.
* The Serpentine Column, entwined with myth and history, hailing from ancient Delphi.
* The Walled Obelisk, a stoic sentinel carved from stone, guarding the echoes of the past.
Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque (Called Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish) is an historical mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design.Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed I. One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
A marvel of human ingenuity and divine inspiration, the Hagia Sophia transcends time. Originally envisioned by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century and reimagined by Emperor Justinian in the 6th, its colossal dome appears to float, defying gravity. With intricate mosaics and an aura of sanctity, this architectural wonder stands as a bridge between worlds, a beacon of faith, and a testament to eternal grandeur.
Grand Bazaar
Step into a world of wonder and tradition within the labyrinthine corridors of the Grand Bazaar, where every turn reveals a kaleidoscope of color and craftsmanship. Over 4,000 shops offer treasures of Turkish heritage: radiant gold jewelry, exquisite carpets, hand-painted ceramics, and delicate copperware. It is not just a marketplace it is a living tapestry of culture, history, and the vibrant soul of Istanbul.
End of tour
There is no Drop off back to hotel for this tour. Tour will finish at Grand Bazaar.
Closed
* Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Mosque closed on Friday due to Prayer
** Grand Bazaar is closed on SUNDAYS, Replaced with Arasta Bazaar or other shopping places around.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This tour is NOT OPERATED on Friday
Hotel Pick-up, by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
Professional Licenced Tour Guide.
Services Charges & Local Taxes.
Entrance Fees not included.
Lunch & Drinks
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
This tour is finished at Grand Bazaar. There is no Drop off transfer back to hotel for this tour.
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Thank you very much for the attention and for the tour, it was unforgettable!
Our guide did a great job explaining the rich history of Istanbul. Suggested to anyone visiting this amazing city.
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FREE Pick-up service available only from hotels in city center. (Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Laleli, Taksim, Beyoglu, Sisli, Fatih, Aksaray, Beyazit, Eminonu, Karakoy, Besiktas... or nearby)
Extra Pick up Drop off charge 40 Eur (two ways) from these locations; Ataturk Airport, Bakirkoy, Atakoy, Yesilkoy, Gunesli, Merter, Yenibosna, Levent, Maslak... or nearby..
Extra Pick up Drop off charge 70 Eur (two ways) from hotels in Asian Side; Uskudar, Kadikoy, Atasehir, Bostanci, Maltepe. or nearby..
Please Contact Us for pick up possibility and prices from the other locations. (Asian Side, Uskudar, Kadikoy, Atasehir, Bostanci, Maltepe or other locations)
Owing to traffic difficulties, pick up may delay beyond our control.
