- Hippodrome - Former Racing Arena for Chariots. You will see Egyptian Obeslisk, German Fountain, Serpentine Coloum
- Blue Mosque - One of the most beautiful Mosque of Ottoman Era from 17th Century.
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Hagia Sophia Mosque - This 1500 years old structure was built as the Greatest Church of Christianity. Converted into a mosque after the Fall of Constantinople. Now, It is being used as museum
(Closed On Mondays) - Topkapi Palace - The Palace where Ottoman Empire controlled for about 400 years. It was the residence of Ottoman Sultans.
(Closed on Tuesdays) - Then we will visit Turkish & Islamic Art Museum Instead
- Grand Bazaar - Over 500 years old Bazaar. It is Oldest and the biggest one in the world. An optional carpet weaving lecture will be shown. (Closed on Sundays)
- Professional Tour Guide
- Fast track entry with no long ticket lines
- Topkapi Palace entry on most days
- Turkish&Islamic Art Museum on Tuesdays
- Visit to a handcraft center on Sundays
- Convenient meeting at your hotel lobby
- Gratuties to the Guides
- Meals & Transportation
- Entrance Fees for Topkapi Palace (Approx 47USD pp)
- Entrance Fees for Hagia Sophia (Approx 28USD pp)
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Comprehensive day tour of Istanbul’s key sites
Small Group Journey (Max. Group Capacity: 12)
Our guide will connect with you at the Hotel Lobby (Old City Zone) and we will proceed to the sites on foot.
Explore the ageless attractions of Istanbul on a comprehensive day tour of the city’s magnificent historical locations. Begin the day at Hippodrome Square and notice the unique tiles of the Blue Mosque. Observe the Byzantine mosaics and minarets of Hagia Sophia, then trace the path of mighty sultans, courtiers, and generals at Topkapi Palace. Conclude your tour at the energetic Grand Bazaar, exploring vivid displays of crafts, rugs, and mementos.
- On Fridays, Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship.
- As Hagia Sophia is not a museum anymore, tour guides don’t have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be replaced with Spice Market. Carpet weaving lecture will be presented also.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays can be replaced with Basilica Cistern.
- Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a queue for the entrance. Ladies must cover the head with a scarf at the mosque visits. Please bring your scarf. Shoulders and knees must be covered
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
