Small Group Tour of Istanbul Highlights Morning
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4h
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About this experience
Dive into Istanbul's rich history and discover the major sights in the heart of old city on this half-day morning tour.
You will see the Blue Mosque, so called because of the blue tiles on the walls of its interior, and the Hippodrome of Constantinople, which was the center of the sporting and social life during the Byzantine Empire.
Available options
İstanbul Classics
What's included
Professional guide
Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Detailed itinerary
1
Stop 1
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets,
built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
2
Stop 2
Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world
with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.
(Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)
3
Stop 3
Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
4
Stop 4
Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.
5
Stop 5
"Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled
What's not included
Hotel drop-off
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance ticket of Hahia Sophia Museum
Available languages
Guide guide
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Important information
Wheelchair accessible
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
The Grand Covered Bazaar is closed on Sundays - on this day of the week it will be replaced with a visit to an authentic shop
On Friday mornings before 1:00pm, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are only visited from the outside because of the noon prayer
Please note that there may be long waiting times for entry to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Meeting point
Please be ready in front of Tamara Restaurant at 08:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Plan Tours and Gray Line
Important notes
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
From $25
per person
Price varies by option
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Free cancellation available
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