ISTANBUL BEST : Private Guided Istanbul Tour Full Day
ISTANBUL BEST : Private Guided Istanbul Tour Full Day
This is a private tour which will enhance your point of view of Ottomans vs Byzantines. It's not only a tour from the past but also an outlook on the future. •Hippodrome where Romans used to organize chariot races and gladiators' fights with its remaining Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Constantine Column and German Fountain.•Visit the famous Sultanahmet Mosque, also known as Blue Mosque due to its magnificent interior decoration of royal Iznik tiles• Face the highlight of the earth, St.
Sophia, built in 537 A. D. - unlike any other construction in the globe-.• See Topkapi Palace where the great empire was ruled•See Underground Cistern where Dan Brown's book ''INFERNO '' ended up.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque (Called Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish) is an historical mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design.
45 minutesHagia Sophia Mosque
The Hagia Sophia, one of the historical architectural wonders that still remains standing today, has an important place in the art world with its architecture, grandness, size and functionality. The Hagia Sophia, the biggest church constructed by the East Roman Empire in Istanbul, has been constructed three times in the same location. Hagia Sophia used to be the biggest church in the world.
1 hourHippodrome
Hippodrome of Constantinople, located in Sultanahmet/Istanbul, was a public arena mainly for chariot races. The word hippodrome comes from the Greek hippos (horse) and dromos (way). The Hippodrome of Constantinople was also home to gladiatorial games, official ceremonies, celebrations, protests, torture to the convicts and so on.
45 minutesTopkapi Palace
Topkapı Palace was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational centre of the state. Initially constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople, and expanded upon and altered many times throughout its long history, the palace served as the home of the Ottoman sultans and their court until the middle of the 19th century.
2 hoursBasilica Cistern
Biggest cistern in Istanbul,
45 minutesGrand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. the Grand Bazaar is 30,700 square meters with over 60 streets and alleys and 4,000 shops
2 hoursSultanahmet District
Home to some of Istanbul’s most recognizable attractions, the Sultanahmet District is an ideal place to explore the city’s complex history. With the rose-colored Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya) sitting across from the six minarets of the Blue Mosque and down the street from the energetic Grand Bazaar, this neighborhood packs in a wealth of culture.
8 hoursIncluded
- Professional Guide
- Private Tour
Not Included
- Lunch
- Transportation from/back to hotel and between sites (unless option selected)
- Museum/Attraction Tickets
- Gratuities (suggested)
- Entry/Admission - Topkapi Palace
- Entry/Admission - Basillica Cistern
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.