VIP Full Day Classic Old City Tour in Istanbul
Important Note: Groups more than 4 People must need to contact for transportation details.
Tour Highlights
Byzantian and Ottoman heritage in Istanbul
Visit historical sites of Old City
Enjoy the journey into the history
Istanbul Old City Tour Overview
Full-Day Classic Old City Tour in Istanbul offers to see the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, The Grand Hagia Sophia Mosque, German Fountain, and Grand Bazaar.
The Grand Hagia Sophia Mosque
This built Basilica, ancient by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century is one of the architectural marvels of all the times. It was converted into a mosque after the conquest of Istanbul in 1453.
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque)
One of the best examples of classical Turkish art, built between 1609 and 1616 by the Architect Mehmet Aga the mosque takes its name the blue Iznik (Nicea's) tiles which decorate splendidly its walls.
Hippodrome
The ancient Hippodrome, where chariot races took place was the center of Byzantine political life, standing in the open space in front of the Blue Mosque, the area is now called as Sultanahmet.
Of the monuments which once decorated it, only three remain, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.
Grand Bazaar
In this labyrinth of streets and passages, there are more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area; selling mostly gold and silver jewelry, copper and brass items, leather, coats, carpets, and many other beautiful Turkish art and handicrafts such as handpainted ceramic plates, etc...
Topkapı Palace
The great palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and china porcelain, caftans are worn by the Sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle enshrining relics of Prophet Mohammed.
Entrance of Hagia Sophia is the meeting point.
Old City Tour in Istanbul does not include
Drinks at lunch
Personal expenses
Tips/gratuities
Entrance Fees
Harem part in Topkapi Palace (it is optional)
Important notes
Grand Bazaar (Covered Bazaar) is closed on Sunday
Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesday. It is replaced with Underground Cistern
Blue Mosque is seen from outside on Friday morning as it is closed for prayer
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