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Byzantine Relics & Ottoman Relics Tour
Activity Duration (8 to 12 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
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About
Byzantine Relics & Ottoman Relics Tour
What you'll do
Join us on a 3-hour journey through the rich history of the Byzantine Empire in Istanbul. Explore the architectural masterpiece of Hagia Sophia and discover how Sultan Ahmet Square was once a Hippodrome, used for chariot racing since Roman times. Admire the stunning Iznik tile work that gave the Blue Mosque its famous nickname, then browse the shops in the atmospheric Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest covered markets in the world.
Meeting and pickup
Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What is included?
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please note that Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and will be replaced with a tour of the Underground Cistern
- Please note that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia closed on Friday Prayer, no replacement
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Visit to the Harem in Topkapi Palace is not included (own expense)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Bateaux Adventure
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Itinerary
Istanbul Sacred Site Pilgrimages Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Byzantine Relics & Ottoman Relics Tour in Istanbul, Turkey. This sacred site pilgrimages experience includes 9 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
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: 90 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hagia Sophia
2
Blue Mosque
Stop: 45 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Blue Mosques
3
Serpent Column
Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Serpent Column
4
Hippodrome
Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hippodrome, obelisc
5
Obelisk of Theodosius
Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
In between Ibrahim Pasha palace and Blue Mosque 35 hundred years old of an masterpecie and its dept history will be given by your guide.
6
German Fountain
Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
German Fountain
7
Istanbul
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Lunch
- Traditional Turkish cuisine at a local restaurant set menu
8
Grand Bazaar
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Tour terminate at Grand bazaar.
- (Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday replced with Arasta Bazaar)
9
Topkapı Palace
Stop: 90 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
This enormous palace was the Imperial residence of Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years. Although much of the palace is not accessible, the daily tours of the Harem are of great interest to tourists.
This concludes the tour.
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