3-Hour Istanbul Highlights Guided Tour
Highlights
Istanbul
religious, historical, sightseeing
Group Tour
3 Hours
Easy
Arabic, English
Description
Discover the enchanting wonders of Istanbul during this 3-hour expertly guided walking tour. Immerse yourself in the rich history and architectural marvels as you visit iconic landmarks such as Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar.
Itinerary
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Istanbul Guided Group Tour
- Meet our tour guide and start your Istanbul tour by visiting the Blue Mosque to admire its 20,000 blue Iznik ceramic tiles and six towering minarets. Find out how it was built for Sultan Ahmet I and how it was the last great mosque of the Classical period.
- Make your way to the sporting and social center of ancient Constantinople at the Hippodrome. View the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Bronze Serpentine Column, the Obelisk of Theodosius, and the Column of Constantine.
- Stop in front of Hagia Sophia. Learn about this 6th-century building constructed by the emperor Justinian as a Greek Orthodox Church. Hear about how the Hagia Sophia has transformed over time and how it was the largest church in the world for 1000 years.
- Continue to the Basilica Cistern, avoid the hassle of waiting in lengthy ticket lines and uncover the wonders of the Basilica Cistern beneath the enchanting streets of Istanbul. Immerse yourself in the impressive architecture and encounter the legendary Medusa heads from Greek mythology.
- Indulge in shopping for memorable gifts at the store we will visit before reaching the Grand Bazaar or rest for some minutes. You will complete your tour in front of the Grand Bazaar by listening to the story of the oldest and biggest covered market in the world from your guide, and then you can explore the Grand Bazaar on your own.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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