Istanbul Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque
Description
We will start this tour, which includes history from start to finish, by picking you up from your hotel in the morning. Then we will start to visit these important structures, places that reflect the history and cultural richness of Istanbul and are visited by millions of tourists every year. The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar, with their historical atmosphere, architectural beauties and important works, are some of the most important places to see in Istanbul. Accompanied by our professional tour guide, you will learn the history and importance of these structures and who built them. In short, you will take a small journey into history and see the culture of this region closely.
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Itinerary
It is the place where the sports activities of Constantinople, which is called Eastern Rome, are held. There are works such as the German Fountain, the Egyptian Obelisk, and the Serpentine Column.
Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. Also, it was built with unique 6 minarets.
Haghia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and It was converted in 2020 renovated into a mosque and welcoming both local and foreign visitors. It has great spiritual value.
Topkapi Palace, which hosted the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used as the education, administration and art center of the state. Your tour guide will give you detailed information about the imperial treasury, holy Islamic relics, palace kitchens, weapons. (closed on Tuesday)
It is one of the oldest Byzantine churches in Istanbul, was the 2nd largest church of the Eastern Roman Empire after Hagia Sophia. (Closed on Tuesday)
Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping oppurtunities with carpets, leather, jewellery, turkish delight, gold, antique tiles etc.. (Closed on Sunday and Official Holidays)
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We have a free hotel pick-up service for guests staying in Fatih, Eminönü, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet Beyoğlu, Taksim and Karaköy districts. We pick up guests from their hotels between 07:30 and 08:15, depending on the distance of the hotel location. We give the pick-up time 1 day in advance, depending on the guest's hotel.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
Exploring Istanbul's historical peninsula was a wonderful experience. We visited important places such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave detailed information about each place.
Thank you for the 5-star review! It was an absolute pleasure hosting you.
A great way to discover Istanbul's rich history and culture. Our guide was very knowledgeable and explained all the historical sites with great passion. Especially the trip to Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace was very impressive.
This tour offers a great opportunity to discover the historical and cultural riches of Istanbul. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We had great fun visiting Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.
