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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
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your hotel in Sultanahmet, Taksim, or Mecidiyekoy. A pick-up and drop-off service from 10 km around Sultanahmet Square is provided.
Itinerary
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1Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2TopkapI Palace
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
3Blue Mosque
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
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Hippodrome
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Grand Bazaar Jewelers
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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