Dive into Istanbul’s rich history and discover the major sights in the heart of old city on this half-day morning tour.
You will see the Blue Mosque, so called because of the blue tiles on the walls of its interior, and the Hippodrome of Constantinople, which was the center of the sporting and social life during the Byzantine Empire.
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Blue Mosque - Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue
znik tiles and unique with 6 minarets,
built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. -
Kapali Carsi - Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest “souk” in the world
with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.
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Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
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Hippodrome - Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.
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Sultanahmet District - “Sultan Ahmet Center”, the heart of the “Old City” from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- Hotel drop-off
- All fees and/or taxes
- Entrance ticket of Hahia Sophia Museum
- The Grand Covered Bazaar is closed on Sundays - on this day of the week it will be replaced with a visit to an authentic shop
- On Friday mornings before 1:00pm, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are only visited from the outside because of the noon prayer
- Please note that there may be long waiting times for entry to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
