7-Hour Walking Tour of Istanbul's Highlights in Sultanahmet
Highlights
Istanbul
cultural, historical, walking
Private Tour
7 Hours
Medium
English, Italian, Turkish
Description
Visit the highlights of Istanbul in the Old City center Sultanahmet, on foot, in this 7-hour walking tour. Places such as the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar will open to you the avenues of the city's vibrant history and culture.
Itinerary
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Sightseeing tour of Istanbul
Meet at the hotel or in the Old City Center in the morning.
Visit the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome where once chariots ran, cheered by thousands of Byzantines. Some of the important monuments of the Hippodrome are the Egyptian Obelisk dating back to 16th century B.C, Serpentine Column from 5th century B.C, and the Stone Obelisk erected in 10th century A.D.
Proceed to the Blue Mosque built in the 17th century which is famous for its six minarets and beautiful Iznik tiles as interior decoration. It's still in use and is the most important mosque in Istanbul.
Head to the Hagia Sophia, the glory of the Byzantine Empire built in the 6th century which houses magnificent gold-leafed mosaics. The Church was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in the 15th century, and then into a museum after the Republic, and finally into a mosque again.
After a lunch break, go to Topkapi Palace. Once the residence of the Ottoman Sultans located on a hilltop dominating the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn, today, it's used as a museum where precious displays such as Sultan's costumes and treasury can be seen.
To conclude the tour, walk in the world-famous Grand Bazaar and shop for traditional goods.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 20 | /group |
| 21 to 45 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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