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Get ready to be thrilled by Istanbul’s breathtaking artifact, history and mesmerizing bazaars as you walk through the highlights of Sultanahmet - the Old City of Istanbul. Starting with ancient Hagia Sophia, we will head our way to Blue Mosque, a masterpiece and a very well-known building of Mimar Sinan. By learning the story we will continue with Hippodrome which was the center of Byzantine public life and the scene of splendid games and chariot races but also factional conflicts. Topkapi Palace is the subject of more colourful stories than most of the world’s museums put together, which will be our next destination. We willend ourmemorable journey with Grand Bazaar, where you’ll find everything to cherish yourself from carpets to Turkish delights.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick up all the traveler's central located hotels Sultanahmet,Sirkeci,Karaköy etc..
We will meet in front of the German Fountain
Itinerary
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1Hippodrome
You will meet with your professional tour guide at the Hotel or Meeting point. The first stop will be Byzantine Hippodrome where once chariots ran and thousands of Byzantines cheered them. Furthermore, You will have a chance to see Egyptian Obelisk which is dating back to the 16th century BC. Serpentine Columns dated back 5th century BC. And Stone Obelisk was erected in the 10th century AD.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Blue Mosque
(skip the line service is not available for active mosques – there is a queue for the entrance)After Byzantine Hippodrome you will pay a visit to the blue mosque right next to the Hippodrome. The Blue Mosque was built in the 17th century and is famous for its six minarets and beautiful Iznik tiles as interior decoration. It’s still in use and is the most important mosque in Turkey.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
(skip the line service is not available for active mosques – there is a queue for the entrance); (Ayasofya, Santa Sofia) Built in 6th century by Emperor Justinian. It plays a very important role in Christian and Islamic World. After the Ottoman conquest the bells, altar, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and many mosaics were covered to convert church into a mosque.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4TopkapI Palace
More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans. It was seat of the Supreme Executive Council for almost 400 years long. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of Oriental architecture which resembles power of Ottoman Empire.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
5Grand Bazaar
The colorful and chaotic Grand Bazaar is the heart of Istanbul’s Old City and has been so for centuries. Starting as a small vaulted bedesten (warehouse) built by order of Mehmet the Conqueror in 1461, it grew to cover a vast area as lanes between the bedesten, neighboring shops, and hans (caravanserais) were roofed and the market assumed the sprawling, labyrinthine form that it retains today.
1 hour 30 minutes • 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that Hagia Sophia Museum is closed on Monday
- Please note that Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
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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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that Hagia Sophia Museum is closed on Monday
- Please note that Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
- Blue Mosque is closed until 2pm on Fridays
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Annual closing dates of all museums and bazaars in Istanbul as follows: January 1 - New Year, October 29 - Republic Day, April 23 - National Sovereignty and Children's Day, May 19 - Youth and Sports Day
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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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