Best of Istanbul Day

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About this experience

Explore the Hagia Sophia, the largest ancient Church and former Mosque

Visit the Topkapi Palace, an Ottoman Imperial house which has housed 25 Sultans for 400 years

Discover the Hipodrome a location for social activity in Roman times

See the Blue Mosque a symbol of Istanbul with unique Ottoman architecture

Stroll through the Grand Bazaar, the largest shopping mall of its time

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Best of Istanbul Day

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What's included

Professional English Speaking Licenced Guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

Discover how for many centuries, the Hagia Sophia was the largest church in the world, and still boasts the 4th largest dome in the world as one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture.

Stop 2

a relic of the glory days of the great Ottoman Empire. Discover how the former palace boasted a population of about 4,000 people at its peak and was home to 25 sultans over a period of 400 years.

Stop 3

more officially known as the Sultanahmet Mosque. Admire the striking blue tiles which give the mosque its more common name and make it one of Istanbul’s most iconic attractions

Stop 4

a former circus built in 203 AD by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus. Witness the 3 remaining monuments from the original building, including the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column, and the Constantine Column. Pause to look at the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, made from 8 marble columns.

one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. With hundreds of small handicraft shops selling everything from handmade carpets to Turkish coffee, the atmosphere is electric, and it's a great place to try out your bargaining skills.