Explore the History and Culture of Istanbul Half-Day Tour
Why we love it?
The Explore the History and Culture of Istanbul Half-Day Tour offers a comprehensive glimpse into the rich heritage of this iconic city over a four-hour period. Participants will be guided by an English-speaking expert, providing insights into significant sites such as Hagia Eirene, known for its stunning architecture and historical importance. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers looking to deepen their understanding of Istanbul's past. With convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in air-conditioned mini buses, the experience is both informative and comfortable, ensuring a memorable exploration of Istanbul's cultural treasures.
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
Itinerary
Step 1
Our transfer will pick you up from hotel which you are staying and you will visit the following sights with an experienced and licensed professional guide.
The Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi) is a large palace in Istanbul, Turkey, that was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years ([ ]) of their 624-year reign.
As well as a royal residence, the palace was a setting for state occasions and royal entertainments. It is now a major tourist attraction and contains important holy relics of the Muslim world, including Muhammed's cloak and sword. * Treasury and Harem sections in Topkapi Palace are not included in the program and are due to extra entry.
Hagia Irene or Hagia Eirene
sometimes known also as Saint Irene, is a Greek Eastern Orthodox church located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace in Istanbul. It is one of the few churches in Istanbul that has not been converted into a mosque. The Hagia Irene today operates as a museum and concert hall.
Step 3
The Caferağa Medresseh is a former medrese, located in Istanbul, Turkey, next to the Hagia Sophia. It was built in 1559 by Mimar Sinan on the orders of Cafer Ağa, during the reign of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent.
Step 4
Soğukçeşme Sokağı is a small street with historic houses in the Sultanahmet neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey, sandwiched in-between the Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace. The car-free zone street is named after the fountain situated at its end towards Gülhane Park.
and of your tour our transfer drop back you to your hotel in istanbul city canter aroun 17.00 and your tour will be over
Please Note
- Stroller or pram accessible
- 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.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infant seats available
- Passport required
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
