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(31)
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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Really enjoyed this tour around Istanbul Old City 😊 Hagia Sophia and Sultan Ahmed Mosque were amazing to see in person. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and the visit to Grand Bazaar was a nice ending to the day. Highly recommended!
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We had an amazing day exploring Istanbul’s Old City. Everything was very well organized from hotel pickup to lunch and entrance timings. Our guide was friendly, professional, and answered every question. Hagia Sophia was absolutely amazing, and Topkapi Palace was much bigger and more beautiful than I expected. The Grand Bazaar was busy but so much fun. Great value for a full day tour.
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This full day tour was one of the best experiences of my trip to Istanbul. Our guide was very knowledgeable and explained the history of tIstanbul I especially loved walking through the old Hippodrome and imagining how it looked centuries ago, Lunch was delicious, the Grand Bazaar was the perfect final stop. Highly recommended if you want to see the highlights in one day.
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Honestly, this tour was a great way to explore Istanbul without feeling rushed 😊 We visited Sultan Ahmed Mosque and Hagia Sophia, and both were even more impressive in real life. Topkapı Palace was really interesting, especially hearing about how the sultans lived. Our guide was easygoing and kind and knowledgeable, and explained things in a simple way that kept everyone interested. We ended the tour at Grand Bazaar, which was busy but fun to walk through. it felt like a full and enjoyable day
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Istanbul Old City was a wonderful experience. Visiting Sultan Ahmed Mosque and Hagia Sophia in the same day was unforgettable. Topkapı Palace was full of fascinating history, and our guide was very kind, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly. The day ended perfectly at Grand Bazaar.
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Amazing tour! The Blue Mosque was incredibly beautiful, and hearing the stories behind it made the experience even better. Hagia Sophia was breathtaking, especially its mix of cultures. Topkapi Palace was fascinating with its treasures and gardens. A must-do for visitors!
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This tour was a wonderful way to understand Istanbul’s history. The Blue Mosque was beautiful inside and out, and our guide explained every detail with patience. Hagia Sophia absolutely fascinated me with its blend of Christian and Islamic elements. Topkapi Palace was full of hidden treasures. Truly a memorable day!
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This was one of the best tours I’ve done in the city. We began at the Blue Mosque, and seeing it up close was even more impressive than photos. Hagia Sophia was equally awe-inspiring, especially hearing how it transformed through different eras. Topkapi Palace was filled with fascinating stories, and the guide brought everything to life. I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Istanbul!
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