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Istanbul Full Day Old City Tour
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Istanbul Full Day Old City Tour
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Activity Duration (8 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
No refund if cancelled
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What you'll do
Explore the ancient wonders of Istanbul on this full-day tour of the Old City.
Tour Highlight
Discover the rich history and culture of Istanbul on a comprehensive full-day group tour of the city's Old Town. First, follow your guide to iconic landmarks, including the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Topkapi Palace. Marvel at the intricate architecture and designs of the sites and learn about their importance to Istanbul's history. Later, immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar and taste traditional Turkish delight.
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Trevopedia Innovation Tours
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Host since 2023
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No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Stop: 2 hours
Hagia Sophia-The most famous Christian church in Turkey, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, which was constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian (closed on Monday).
2
Blue Mosque
Stop: 30 minutes
Blue Mosque-Unique with its 6 minarets built in the name of Sultan Ahmet which was until 19th century traditional point for the pilgrimage to Mecca (closed on Friday).The most famous mosque of Istanbul which is known as the BLUE MOSQUE as well because of its beautiful blue Iznik tiles.
(Visit is not possible on Friday due to Friday Prayer)
3
Topkapı Palace
Stop: 3 hours
The great palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, housing an exquisite collection of precious gems, jewellery thrones of sultans, costumes worn by the sultans and their families; miniatures, the Holy Mantle; CHABER OF SACRED RELICS.
(Harem is not included in the program and visit is due to extra entrance fee.)
4
Sultanahmet Square
Stop: 30 minutes
Sultanahmet Square - *OBELISK OF THEODOSIUS *SERPENTINE COLUMN *GERMAN FOUNTAIN OF WILHELM II
5
Grand Bazaar
Stop: 60 minutes
In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4000 shops with each trade having its own area; the goldsmiths’ street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brasware and trays, water ewers, onyxware and meerschaum pipers.( Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday, replaced with Arasta Bazaar)
6
Hippodrome
Stop: 15 minutes
The center of sport activities with its four monuments; The GERMAN FOUNTAIN OF WILHELM II, Egyptian Obelisk, SERPENTINE COLUMN and the COLUMN OF CONSTANTINE.
7
Turbes Museum
Stop: 30 minutes
there are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at St. Sophia. The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with purple, green, blue, and red flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses.(If Sultans Tombs closed on Monday, replaced with Little Hagia Sophia Mosque)
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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