Istanbul Highlights: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı

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Explore Istanbul’s European and Asian sides, savor Turkish delicacies, and discover must-try dishes on this half-day food tour.

Duration: 7 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Hagia Sophia Mosque - This mosque and former church is a significant cultural and historical landmark in Istanbul, Turkey. The third church building on this site, it was completed in 537 CE by the Eastern Roman Empire. It served as a Greek Orthodox church from 360 CE to 1453, with a brief period as a Latin Catholic church between the Fourth Crusade and 1261. Following the fall of Constantinople in 1453, it became a mosque until 1935, when it was converted into a museum. In 2020, it was once again designated as a mosque.
Blue Mosque - Officially known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, the Blue Mosque in Istanbul is an Ottoman-era imperial mosque. Constructed between 1609 and 1617 during the reign of Ahmed I, it remains an active mosque and a major tourist attraction, renowned for its iconic Ottoman architecture.
Hippodrome - Once a circus and the social and sporting hub of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, it is now a square in Istanbul known as Sultanahmet Square.
German Fountain - This fountain is a gift from German Emperor Wilhelm II to Sultan Abdulhamid II, located in the Hippodrome.
Obelisk of Theodosius - Originally erected by Pharaoh Thutmose III during Egypt’s 18th dynasty, this ancient Egyptian obelisk was re-erected in the Hippodrome of Constantinople by Roman Emperor Theodosius I in the 4th century AD.
Serpent Column - An ancient bronze column located in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, now Istanbul. It was part of a Greek sacrificial tripod originally in Delphi and was moved to Constantinople by Constantine the Great in 324.
Walled Obelisk - A Roman monument in the form of an obelisk, situated in the former Hippodrome of Constantinople, now Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul.
Topkapi Palace - Built by Sultan Mehmed II between 1460 and 1478 following the conquest of Istanbul, Topkapı Palace is located in one of the oldest parts of the city, bordered by the Marmara Sea, the Bosphorus Strait, and the Golden Horn inlet. It is one of Istanbul’s most iconic structures.
Basilica Cistern - The largest of several hundred ancient cisterns beneath Istanbul, Turkey.
Nuruosmaniye Mosque - An 18th-century Ottoman mosque in the Çemberlitaş neighborhood of the Fatih district in Istanbul, Turkey. It was added to the Tentative list of World Heritage Sites in Turkey in 2016.
Kapali Carsi - Known as the Grand Bazaar, it is one of the world’s largest and oldest covered markets, featuring 65 streets and over 4,000 shops. Visitors can enjoy complimentary sweets and spices from one of the bazaar’s shops.
Column of Constantine - This monumental column commemorates the dedication of Constantinople by Roman Emperor Constantine the Great on 11 May 330 AD. Completed in 328 AD, it is the oldest surviving Constantinian monument in Istanbul.

What's Included

Priority to get tickets
Sweet and Spice Tasting for Free
Bottled water
All Taxes
Guidance in English
Tea and coffee

What's Not Included

Gratuities
In-vehicle air conditioning
Tickets
Lunch

Additional Information

Discover the local history and culture with a private professional guide for your family or private group.

** Experience all the highlights of Istanbul in a single day. Visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, and other attractions.

* Enjoy priority entry with tickets that let you skip the lines.

** Receive a lunch recommendation (3-course mixed kebab or vegetarian).

* Enjoy complimentary sweet and spice tastings.

Location

German Fountain

At Meydanı Caddesi

German Fountain is our meeting place.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Evelyncg6940ki

Sep 21, 2024

A tour you can really enjoy... - I went on a trip with my family and emrullah showed us many places. He gave us a very calm and pleasant tour. His experience and enthusiasm for his profession added a lot to us. I definitely recommend joining the tour with him.