Highlights of Historical Peninsula of Istanbul

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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore the beautiful Old City of Istanbul with your experienced and enthusiastic tour guides who are never bored to explain, and answer to questions willingly. Also, this trip is going to feel like private trip because we keep the groups small.

What's Included

Proffessional Guiding Service
All the museums as per the itinerary are included in the tour price.
This is a walking tour within walking distance. All type of transportation options that coming to meeting point are excluded from the tour.
Lunch will be under own arrangement.
Appreciation tipping for the local guide is not included.
All other personal expenses are excluded.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
German Fountain

Our Tour Guide will meet you in front of German Fountain located in Hippodrome Square. He will be waiting with a sign board written Funtastic DMC.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hippodrome

    Once a huge stadium shaped structere that was the center of famous "chariot races" of the Eastern Roman Empire. Now, it is one of the main historical attraction of Istanbul Old City. There , we will see the Constantine Coloumn, Serpentine Coloumn, Egyptian Obelisk, and German Fountain that are among the remainings from the Eastern Roman Empire and Ottoman Empire.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Blue Mosque

    Originally named as Sultan Ahmet Camii, but known as Blue Mosque among the visitors, one of the architectural treasure from the Ottoman Empire in Istanbul. One of the most beautiful tile works of the Ottoman Empire can be seen inside this beautiful mosque.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Built as an Orthodox Church by the Eastern Roman Empire in the 6th Century, then converted into a mosque by the Ottoman Empire in the 15th Century, Hagia Sophia is one of the few places that is a must to visit in Istanbul. It still has some of the finest mosaic works from the Roman era that can be seen inside.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    TopkapI Palace

    (REMINDER! TOPKAPI PALACE IS CLOSED EVERY TUESDAYS) Topkapı Palace is the witness of the "heyday" of the Ottoman Empire, built in the 15th Century. It is also one of the largests palace complex in the world, including many treasury sections can be visited. You are going to see the real jewelleries of the Sultans' and the royal families'. You can also discover the alleys of the "harem". Also, beautiful view points of the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn are among the things that you can enjoy during the visit.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Basilica Cistern

    One of Istanbul's underground water reservoir from Roman Era that still fascinates people.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Grand Bazaar

    You are going to see and experience shopping in one of the oldest market place that still functions till this day. 4.000 shops with 60 alleys has no match all around the world.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Explore Turkiye with Funtastic DMC

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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