Istanbul Old City Full-Day Tour: A Journey through Sultanahmet's UNESCO Sites
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Embark on a full-day tour of Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet district, exploring UNESCO World Heritage sites, magnificent palaces, and ancient marketplaces. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires with a knowledgeable guide.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia was built as a church and converted into a mosque after the conquest of Constantinopolis, now it is being used as a museum. This building is literally one of the highlight of the World.

  • Topkapi Palace - This Palace was the first palace Ottomans after they conquered Constantinopolis. It was used more or less 400 years by them and majority of Ottoman sultans lived there. The palace was the management center of Ottoman Empire. Now the palace is accepted as one of the biggest palace complex in the World and many original pieces represents Ottoman Empire are being exibited there.

  • Blue Mosque - This mosque is another highlight of the city and architecture of the building will impress you. With its bluish colored tiles inside the mosque is as beautiful as outside.

  • Hippodrome - There used to be stadium in this place with the capacity of 100.000 spectator and entertainment such as gladiator fights and horse chariot races. There were some decorational pillars right in the middle of the stadium. three of those pillars survived till today and you will see them there.

  • Kapali Carsi - This place is the Grand Bazaar; one of the most famous, biggest and oldest indoor market of the World. It has been serving to people since 16. century.

What's Included
  • Private Tour
  • Professional Licensed Guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees of the museum mantioned in the itinary
  • Transportation from/back to hotel and between sites (unless option selected)
Additional Information

A skilled guide will take you on a full-day tour of Sultanahmet (the ancient city), taking you to the most important sights. In Istanbul, you may see UNESCO World Heritage sites and notable buildings such as the beautiful Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome, among other attractions. After that, accompany your tour into the Grand Bazaar, where you may browse the stores of hundreds of sellers selling a wide variety of textiles, jewelry, perfumes, spices, and other items of interest.

A private tour of Sultanahmet, the historic heart of Istanbul. Visit the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, two magnificent sites from the Ottoman Empire that are well worth your time.
Hear about the Hippodrome’s importance throughout the Byzantine Empire’s reign of terror. Explore the stores of the Grand Bazaar, which is a bustling and ancient marketplace.
**Get to know the rich history of Istanbul, the Byzantine Empire, and the Ottoman Empire by taking a walking tour.

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Location
Hagia Sophia Mosque
Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1
Cancellation Policy

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

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Emanafshan
Apr 6, 2021
Excellent - It’s a good experience . I highly recommend to travel with them. They arranged everything perfectly.
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