3-Hour Istanbul Historical Highlights Tour

Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque From Inside

Gems at the Grand Bazaar

Highlights

Marvel at the structure of the Blue Mosque

Visit the mosque and the church of Hagia Sophia

Explore the bustling Grand Bazaar

Istanbul

cultural, historical, sightseeing

Private Tour

3 Hours

Easy

English, Turkish

Description

Explore the highlights of Istanbul, a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Visit the Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and other attractions of this ancient city, and discover why it is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Eurasia.

Itinerary

Istanbul Historical Highlights Tour
- Visit the Blue Mosque, also called Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish, famous for its blue tiles surrounding the interior walls.
- Continue to the Roman Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine.
- Discover the Holy Mosque of Hagia Sophia, the Grand, and formerly the Church of Hagia Sophia, a Late Antique place of worship in Istanbul, designed by the Greek geometers Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles.
- Explore the backstreets and hidden gems.
- Proceed to Caferaga Medrese, an institution built in the 16th century, now turned into a handicraft market.
- Head to the Grand Bazaar, a labyrinth of streets and passages with more than 4,000 shops, with each trade having its area. Be stunned by the stellar views of Istanbul city, and hear tales of Byzantine and Ottoman drama while walking through the old quarters. Enjoy authentic Turkish coffee at a local restaurant.
End of the tour.