Embark on a captivating 1-day tour of Istanbul’s historic charms, including the iconic Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Museum. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this vibrant city.
Embark on a captivating 1-day tour of Istanbul’s historic charms, including the iconic Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Museum. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this vibrant city.
- Hippodrome - The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that served as the sporting and social hub of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today, it is a square called Sultanahmet Meydanı in Istanbul, Turkey, with a few remnants of the original structure still visible.
- Blue Mosque - The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, a historic…
- Hippodrome - The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that served as the sporting and social hub of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today, it is a square called Sultanahmet Meydanı in Istanbul, Turkey, with a few remnants of the original structure still visible.
- Blue Mosque - The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, a historic mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, is a popular tourist attraction that continues to function as a mosque. Commonly known as the Blue Mosque, it was built between 1609 and 1616 during the reign of Ahmed I.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia, originally a Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral, later became an Ottoman imperial mosque and is now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Constructed in AD 537 at the start of the Middle Ages, it is renowned for its massive dome.
- German Fountain - The German Fountain is a gazebo-style fountain located at the northern end of the old hippodrome in Istanbul, Turkey, opposite the Mausoleum of Sultan Ahmed I. It was built to commemorate the second anniversary of German Emperor Wilhelm II’s visit to Istanbul in 1898.
- Grand Bazaar - The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the world’s largest and oldest covered markets, featuring 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops across a total area of 30,700 m², drawing between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily.
- Hagia Irene Museum - Hagia Irene, also known as Saint Irene, is a Greek Eastern Orthodox church situated 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. Today, Hagia Irene functions as a museum and concert hall.
- Topkapi Palace - The Topkapı Palace, also known as the Seraglio, is a large museum in Istanbul, Turkey. In the 15th century, it was the primary residence and administrative center of the Ottoman sultans. Construction began in 1459, commissioned by Mehmed the Conqueror, six years after the conquest of Constantinople.
- Caferaga Medresesi - The Caferağa Medresseh is a former medrese located in Istanbul, Turkey, adjacent to the Hagia Sophia. It was constructed in 1559 by Mimar Sinan under the orders of Cafer Ağa, during the reign of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent.
- Sogukcesme Sokak - Soğukçeşme Sokağı is a quaint street with historic houses in the Sultanahmet neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey, nestled between the Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace. This pedestrian-only street is named after the fountain located at its end near Gülhane Park.
- Tour guide
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All Fees and Taxes Except Hagia Sophia museum
- Tour guide
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All Fees and Taxes Except Hagia Sophia museum
- Hagia Sophia museum extra entrance 25 Euro
- Hagia Sophia museum extra entrance 25 Euro
This tour is a must in Istanbul. The day begins at the Roman Hippodrome, where the Romans and Byzantines held chariot races. The next stop is the Blue Mosque, the only mosque with six minarets, and its surroundings. Following that, you will visit the German Fountain, a gift from Kaiser Wilhelm II, and hear stories of his connection with the Orient….
This tour is a must in Istanbul. The day begins at the Roman Hippodrome, where the Romans and Byzantines held chariot races. The next stop is the Blue Mosque, the only mosque with six minarets, and its surroundings. Following that, you will visit the German Fountain, a gift from Kaiser Wilhelm II, and hear stories of his connection with the Orient. Visiting the Hagia Sophia Museum is optional, with tickets costing 25 Euros per person. After these visits, the guide will take you to the Grand Bazaar for a demonstration of Turkish handicrafts.
Topkapi Museum is the highlight, being the most significant museum in Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula. It is an incredibly rich treasure chest, filled with items of historical importance. The tour includes the first, second, third, and fourth courtyards, the Audience Hall, Divan (the high court), Historical Kitchens, Royal Stables, the Treasury, Gardens, and Kiosks.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.