Istanbul Highlights - Small Group Tour
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6h - 7h
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About this experience
Discover the higlights of the city with the expert English speaking guides. Learn about the history, daily life, traditions and religions. Marvel over the glorious Hagia Sophia, learn how the Blue Mosque earned its famous nickname, and visit Tour Topkapi Palace to gain an insight into the lavish lifestyles of the Ottoman sultans. Last browse the legendary Grand Bazaar, where you find everything from carpets to Turkish delight.
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Istanbul Highlights - Small Group Tour
What's included
Guides meet you at the German Fountain
Skip the ticket line at Topkapi Palace
Professional Tour Guide
Detailed itinerary
1
Stop 1
Blue Mosque was built in 17th century by Sultan Ahmet 1. Its name is drived from the 20k blue coloured imperial tiles that decorates inside. It is the first mosque built with 6 minarets.
2
Stop 2
Hagia Sophia was the greatest cathedral of the world back in the medival age. It was built between the years of 532-537AD. It was converted in to a mosque after the fall of Constantinople. In 1934, it became a museum and in 2020 it was reconverted back to a mosque. It is such a building where you can see islamic and christian icons side by side.
3
Stop 3
Topkapi Palace was the main head quarter of Ottoman Empire for almost 400 years. It has a great collection of imperial artifacts. Treasury collection is accepted as one of the biggest collection of the world.
4
Grand Bazaar is the oldest and biggest shopping mall in the world. We will tour in the bazaar and you will have an educational Turkish carpet presentation. You can shop for carpets, scarfs, spices, colored lambs, hand bags and more
5
Stop 5
We will have a lunch break at the famous Pudding Shop. It is one of the oldest restaurant in the neighbourhood othat serves traditional home cookings and Doner Kebab.
What's not included
Gratuities
Entrance Fees to the Museums and Sights
Personal Expenses and Meals
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
Important information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
On Fridays, Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship.
As Hagia Sophia is not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be replaced with Spice Market. Carpet weaving presentation will be presented also.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays can be replaced with Basilica Cistern.
Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a queue for the entrance.
Ladies must cover the head with a scarf at the mosque visits. Please bring your scarf. Shoulders and knees must be covered
Meeting point
We will meet you by the German Fountain - next to Blue Mosque.
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