TOP CHOICE: Istanbul City Highlights Tour WITH ENTRY TICKET
Why we love it?
The Istanbul City Highlights Tour offers a concise 4-hour exploration of some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Hippodrome of Constantinople. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors or those with limited time, providing a comprehensive overview of Istanbul’s rich history and architectural marvels. What sets this experience apart is the inclusion of entry tickets to key sites, ensuring a seamless visit without the hassle of waiting in line. With convenient pick-up service from designated hotels or Galata Port, participants can easily immerse themselves in the cultural heritage of Türkiye's vibrant capital.
Inclusions
- The ticket is included if you choose the “with entry ticket” option.Pick Up Service from listed hotels / Galata PortLocal taxes
Exclusions
- The ticket is excluded if you choose the “without entry ticket” option.Tip to the Guide (optional)
- Personal Expenses
Itinerary
Hagia Sophia
Meaning Divine Wisdom, Hagia Sophia was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. Today's Hagia Sophia was built by the Emperor Justinian in 537AD. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. It was used as a church for 916 years and as a mosque for 481 years, In 1934, by the order of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, it was converted into a museum and has since been open to the visitors.
Blue Mosque
Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, it is located opposite the Hagia Sophia. Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Although it is officially named Sultanahmet Mosque,, the (nıck) name Blue Mosque was given to it by the visitors because of the amazing blue tiles decorating the interior walls.
Hippodrome of Cosntantinople
Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city whıch once could hold 100,000 spectators. Located in the heart of Sultanahmet surrounded by Blue mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi palace, today it is home to The Egyptian Obelisk (Dikilitaş), The Serpentine Column (Burma sütun), The Constantine Column and German Fountain
Grand Bazaar
One of the largest covered markets in the world with more than 60 streets and 5000 shops, where you will find in an authentic oriental atmosphere, all kind of gifts, leather clothing, rugs, antiques, jewellery, hand-woven fabrics etc…
Please Note
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller or pram accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- We guarantee that you will be dropped off at the port before your ship onboard time. (for cruise guests)
- Pick-up times will be updated according to your cruise arrival&departure times. (for cruise guests)
- Please contact the local provider and confirm your pick-up time before the tour date.
- Free entry for the chıldrens below 8yr. Please take passport for chıldren ıf any.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Please contact to local provider via emaıl&whatsapp to reconfırm your pick up tıme. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
- Transfer provided from meeting points. Please choose the nearest point to you (Sisli, Besiktas, Taksim, Sultanahmet)
- Please be advised that for our regular small group tours, a single departure time is available for guests already residing in Istanbul (8:30–9:00). Later departure options have been made available exclusively for cruise passengers arriving by ship.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infant seats available
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
