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Half-Day Guided Small-Group Tour of Istanbul
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2 Ratings
Fatih
Explore Istanbul’s iconic sites with a Spanish-speaking guide. Skip the lines and visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and more. Perfect for beginners.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Blue Mosque - The Blue Mosque (Sultanahmed Camii) is the most important religious temple in Istanbul. It has six minarets and was built by Sultan Ahmed I.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia or, as the Turks call it, Ayasofya, is the symbol of Istanbul. It was built during the rule of Justinian between 532 and 537 and is one of the masterpieces of Byzantine art.
- Hippodrome - Some columns and obelisks attract visitors who come to Sultanahmet Square. It is located in the heart of Istanbul – formerly Constantinople; even further back, Byzantium. And its stones preserve the memory of the times when a famous racecourse was built there. This wooded corner, surrounded by the most important tourist monuments of the city, is like a kind of passage to yesterday, to the time of magic and splendor of old Byzantium.
- Basilica Cistern - The cisterns are tanks that were built so that the city would have water reserves in case it was attacked. Another name (much more attractive) by which the cistern is known is “Submerged Palace”.
- Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi - An old religious school to have tea or coffee.
- Kapali Carsi - The Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest markets in the world, is a magical and mythical corner of Istanbul. Don’t forget to check it out.
What's Included
- Turkish Tea
- Guide in Spanish
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees (Hagia Sophia is 25 euros per person, the Basilica Cistern 600 TL per person)
- Tips
Additional Information
For beginners, the ideal choice is a half-day small-group tour to explore the top sites of Istanbul’s Old Town. Experience the grandeur and historical importance of Istanbul by visiting key attractions without the hassle of long ticket lines, accompanied by your own Spanish-speaking tour guide.
The tour includes visits to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar, with a stop at an old madrassah for tea or Turkish coffee.
- During religious holidays, the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are closed and your guides can show you alternative sites.
- Meeting Point: Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant, Address: DivanYolu Caddesi no. 6 Sultanahmet. For further explanation, please use the Sultanahmet tram stop as a reference. The restaurant is located on the street where the tram lines pass through Sultanahmet, approximately 1 minute walk from the Sultanahmet tram stop.
- The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced by the Spice Bazaars. During religious holidays, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar are closed and your guides can show you alternative sites. Meeting Point: Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant, Address: DivanYolu Caddesi no. 6 Sultanahmet. For further explanation, please use the Sultanahmet tram stop as a reference. The restaurant is located on the street where the tram lines pass through Sultanahmet, approximately 1 minute walk from the Sultanahmet tram stop. Meeting time for small group tours is 10 a.m. m. (2pm on Fridays) and if you book the private option, the meeting time is up to you. The tour ends near Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosques are now mosques and none have the right to skip the security lines.
- The entrance fee to the cistern is 600 TL per person and the Santa Sofia is 25 Euros.
Location
Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant
Divan Yolu Caddesi
The restaurant is located on the street where the tram lines pass through Sultanahmet, approximately 1 minute walk from the Sultanahmet tram stop.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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D4621vzjulies
Jun 17, 2024
Excellent way to discover Istanbul for the first time - Great tour - we saw so much in a short period of time by jumping the queues. Loads of insights into both there history and modern-day life in the city, Great fun and informative day.
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