7-Hour Guided Private Istanbul Old City Tour
Highlights
Istanbul
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
7 Hours
Easy
English, French, German, Polish, Russian, Spanish
Languages
English, French, German, Polish, Russian, Spanish
Description
Engage all your senses in this marvellous city with the epitomes of Islamic architecture: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. Cut through the hustle and bustle to scan the biggest market of Istanbul, the Grand Bazaar. Get an insight into the deeply-rooted heritage the city boasts.
Itinerary
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Private Istanbul Classic City Tour
- Tag along with your Istanbul tour guide and visit the major highlights.
- Visit the Hippodrome. It was the centre of sports activities in Constantinople. Home to four famous monuments; The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine.
- Head towards Hagia Sophia, the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Hagia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, then 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcomed local and foreign visitors (closed on Mondays).
- March ahead for the Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultanahmet Mosque. This breathtaking building is one of Turkey's most majestic Ottoman mosques. Also, it was built with a unique six minarets (closed on Friday).
- The promenade at the Topkapi Palace, home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administration and as the art center of the state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury's sacred Islamic relics, palace kitchens and weapons (closed on Tuesday).
- Halt at the Grand Bazaar, the biggest market and the most attractive shopping centre in Istanbul has lots of shopping opportunities with carpets, leather, jewellery, Turkish delight, gold, antique tiles etc. (closed on Sunday).
What's Included
What's Excluded
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 10 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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