Full Day Old City Tour (Byzantine&Ottoman Relics) (Walking Tour)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Immerse Yourself in Istanbul's Rich History with a Full-Day Tour: Get ready to experience the best of Istanbul's history and culture on our comprehensive full-day tour. Travel in comfort in a Mercedes Sprinter minivan as we take you to the city's most famous landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. You'll also visit the Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, and the stunning . With entrance fees and lunch included, you can focus on immersing yourself in Istanbul's fascinating past without any stress or hassle.
(Harem admission costs extra)

What's Included

Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Lunch
Entry/Admission - Blue Mosque
Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Mosque
Entry/Admission - Hippodrome
Entrance fee for Topkapı palace
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Personal Expenses
Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
Harem Entrance Fee Harem Ticket price is 100 TL

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Traveler pickup is offered. Pick up is included from hotels located in the Old City and Taksim areas. Please ask for availability for hotels located in other zones.Turkey Traveler pickup is offered FREE Pick-up & Drop-off service available from all hotels in central Istanbul. • FINDIKZADE • TOPKAPI → • AKSARAY • LALELİ • BEYAZIT → • SULTANAHMET → • SİRKECİ → • TEPEBAŞI• ŞİŞHANE→ • TAKSİM• TALİMHANE• MACKA→ • NİŞANTAŞI • ŞİŞLİ → • ORTAKÖY → • BEŞİKTAŞ → We will give you a pick-up time in the tour day. Please ask for pick-up possibility from other locations. There may be an extra charge for transportations from other locations. No pick-up or drop off service from the hotels on the Asian side of Istanbul

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Meeting point
Sultanahmet Old City Travel Agency

This is the location of our office at 8.15 o'clock. If you wish, we can meet here too.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hippodrome

    Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments, The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Column of Constantine.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Blue Mosque

    Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque (under renovation now), this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. Also, it was built with unique 6 minarets. (Closed on Friday)

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Haghia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosuqe by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and It was converted 2020 renovated into a mosuqe and welcoming both local and foreign visitors.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    TopkapI Palace

    Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used educational administrative and art center of state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury sacred islamic relics, palace kitchens, weapons. (Closed on Tuesday)

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Sultanahmet District

    Turkish cuisine meal - Lunch break take you to the restaurant where you can eat kebab meat.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Grand Bazaar

    Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping oppurtunities with carpets, leather, jewellery, turkish delight, gold, antique tiles etc.. (Closed on Sunday and Official Holidays)

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by TAS TURKEY TRAVEL

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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