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Meet your professionally licensed local guide at the German Fountain in the heart of Sultanahmet and begin your journey through Istanbul’s historic Old City.
Start with a brief introduction to Istanbul, its history, culture, and daily life before exploring the ancient Hippodrome and the magnificent Blue Mosque. Continue to Hagia Sophia, one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks, and discover the fascinating layers of history surrounding it.
Then leave the main tourist routes behind and walk through lesser-known streets and hidden corners of the Old City on your way to the Grand Bazaar. Along the route, visit at least one local handicraft workshop and see traditional craftsmanship up close.
Finish at the legendary Grand Bazaar, where you can explore its colorful passages and unique atmosphere.
This small group experience combines Istanbul’s must-see landmarks with local stories, hidden streets, traditional craftsmanship, and the perspective of a licensed local guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We can meet at the front of German Fountain in The Blue Mosque Square.
Itinerary
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1Hippodrome
The square in front of blue mosque, once a time it was most famous stadium of ancient byzantium held 100.000 spectators and featured objects from all corner of empire.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Blue Mosque
It is known with the name of Blue Mosque but official name is Sultan Ahmet Mosque. this is one of most prominent landmark of istanbul.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Hagia Sophia was build as a Christian chathedral nearly 1.500 years ago and turned to mosque, museum and back to mosque again. With its huge dome, it was world's larges dome, also will see beautifull mosaics, frescoes and ruins from second Hagia Sophia.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar is one of oldest and largest covered market in the world which is built by Mehmet II in the 1461. İt is consist from 61 covered street, 4.000 shops. it was listed no.1 among the world's most visited tourist attraction.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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