Itinerary
- Hippodrome: Hippodrome is where the chariot races were held in the Roman Empire times, today German Fountain is the main cornerstone of square.
- Blue Mosque: Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I, Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with beautifully colored blue tiles and amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale.
- Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque: Built in the 6th century by the Emperor Justinian, played a very important role in the Christian and Islamic World. After the Ottoman conquest, the bells, altar, iconostasis, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and many of the mosaics were eventually plastered over to convert the church into a mosque then a museum and now it’s a mosque for second time.
- TopkapI Palace: More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, it was the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for almost 400 years long. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of oriental architecture.
- Grand Bazaar: One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world with over 4,000 shops. It was constructed in the 15th century and became the commercial hub of the trade between Asia & Europe.
Includes
- Small Group Tour
- Officially Licensed Tour Guide
- Skip-the-line Entry to Museums
- Museum Tickets
- Lunch (1-hour lunch break during tour)
- Transportation
Details
See the highlights of Istanbul in one single day. With this small group tour you will see the top sights of Istanbul with the accompany of your officially licensed tour guide.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and replaced with Arasta Bazaar.
- Children aged 11 and under can visit museums free of charge. Please make sure that you have passport copies of children as you have to verify their ages at museums.
- Annual Closing Dates of all museums and bazaars in Istanbul as follows:
- January 1 – New Year
- Ramadan Celebrations
- Eid Celebrations
- October 29 – Republic Day
