Half Day Istanbul Old City Morning Tour

Duration

4 hours

Type

Guided

Difficulty

Easy

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Discover the must-see sights of Istanbul on a 4-hour tour of its historic landmarks. Go to the Haghia Sophia and iconic Blue Mosque, marvel at the Hippodrome and experience the bustle of the Grand Bazaar, all with full explanations from a local guide.

Explore the landmark sights of central Istanbul
Visit the Haghia Sophia, one of the world's architectural masterpieces
Marvel at the vibrant blue of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Go to the former Hippodrome of Byzantine chariot races
Lose yourself among the spice and jewelry stalls of the Grand Bazaar

Inclusions

Pick up and Drop off from the hotels (by air-conditioned mini buses)
English speaking tour guide
Entrance fees.

Exclusions

Lunch
Personal expenses
Tips

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Stage 1

We pick up you from hotel apprx. 8:30 and fullday classic tour stars. You have chance to see all important sites in old city.
Visit Hippodrome and Obelisks : The Hippodrome (At Meydani) was an of course a horse-racing track, what's in the name. But during the Byzantine Empire, the hippodrome was not only used for chariot races. Court ceremonies, coronations, and parades also took place at the hippodrome, making it the sporting and social center of Byzantine life for over 1000 years. The reason why some refer to it as the Hippodrome of Constantinople.

Stage 2

Visit the Blue Mosque : The Mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of the blue tiles surrounding the wall's interior design. Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed I. Just like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasa, and a hospice. Besides still being used as a mosque, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque has also become a popular attraction in Istanbul.

Stage 3

Visit Hagia Sophia : Hagia Sophia, Turkish Ayasofya, also called Church of the Holy Wisdom or Church of the Divine Wisdom, cathedral built at Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey) in the 6th century CE (532–537) under the direction of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I. By general consensus, it is the most important Byzantine structure and one of the world’s great monuments.

Stage 4

Grand Bazaar (Covered Bazaar) : As the Ottoman Empire grew larger, the Grand Bazaar also kept up with the development of the capital. The Bazaar that initially was comprised of two Bedestens now occupies an area of about 47 thousand square meters. Today there are around 400 shops in the Grand Bazaar. You will have a shopping opportunity for carpets, rugs, ceramics, hookah, etc.

and of our tour transfer back to your hotel

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

Stroller / pram accessible
Public transportation nearby
Infant seats available
Passport required

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Pick up is included from hotels located in the Old City and Taksim areas. Please ask for availability for hotels located in other zones.Turkey Traveler pickup is offered FREE Pick-up & Drop-off service available from all hotels in central Istanbul. • FINDIKZADE • TOPKAPI • AKSARAY • LALELİ • BEYAZIT • SULTANAHMET • SİRKECİ • ŞİŞHANE • TAKSİM • TALİMHANE • MACKA • NİŞANTAŞI • ORTAKÖY • BEŞİKTAŞ We will give you a pick-up time in the tour day. Please ask for pick-up possibility from other locations. There may be an extra charge for transportations from other locations.