Suleyman's magnificent path: Mosques and Bazaars Tour

4.9
(66 reviews)

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Spanish

On this PRIVATE tour, we will visit the most important historic mosque, the Suleymaniye Mosque. Spectacular views await us in the Suleyman Mosque with a great history behind it. In addition, Istanbul is like a great shopping center and is famous for its bazaars. On this tour we will learn a lot about how to shop in Istanbul:)

The places you will see on this tour are:

Suleyman Mosque (Suleymaniye): Built for Suleyman the Magnificent, it has spectacular views, mausoleums and history!

Grand Bazaar: This is the largest bazaar in the world! We will get lost in the streets of the great bazaar, and there is a lot of history, we also haggle:)

- Egyptian Bazaar: or Spice Bazaar, is a small but very good quality bazaar, better than the Grand Bazaar!

Rustempasha Mosque: Sultan Suleyman's son-in-law's mosque!

-Nuruosmaniye Mosque: It is a mixture between Ottoman and European art!

What's Included

Professional Tourist Guide in Spanish
All Fees and Taxes
Tastings on the shops we'll see
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Column of Constantine

The meeting point is the Çemberlitaş column in Çemberlitaş Square, next to Çemberlitaş Tram Station. The guide will be waiting with a violet flag.

End point
Galata Bridge

The tour concludes at Galata Bridge, so guests can continue exploring the interesting streets and follow the guide’s recommendations.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Column of Constantine

    This is the meeting point, The Column of Constantine (Çemberlitaş), the most important square of the Byzantine Empire.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Nuruosmaniye Camii

    The first mosque with European art. We will know all the history of the Nuruosmaniye mosque and its art!

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Grand Bazaar

    This is the largest bazaar in the world! We will get lost in the streets of the great bazaar, and a lot of history, also haggling:)

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Suleymaniye Mosque

    Süleymaniye Mosque, built for Suleiman the Magnificent, the most wonderful mosque in Turkey. It has great views, mausoleums and history!

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Tahtakale District

    The neighborhood where there are only native shops, a very good place to avoid shops for tourists, the guide will help them know where it is best to shop.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

    The Spice Bazaar, or Egyptian Bazaar, is a small but very good quality bazaar, better than the Grand Bazaar!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Galata Koprusu

    Galata Bridge is the connection between the modern and historical parts of Istanbul. It is a very central place, from there you can go for a drink or you can continue learning about history. The guide will give you a lot of information about where you can go. Here the tour ends.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Tourridor

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Excellent Quality
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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