Istanbul Daily Tour
Full-Day Classic Old City Istanbul
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy the journey into the history
- Explore Byzantian and Ottoman heritage in Istanbul
- Visit historical sites of Old City
Istanbul Old City Tour Overview
Full-Day Classic Old City Tour in Istanbul offers to see the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, The Grand Hagia Sophia Mosque, German Fountain, and Grand Bazaar.
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque)
One of the best examples of classical Turkish art, built between 1609 and 1617 by the Architect Mehmet Aga the mosque takes its name the blue Iznik tiles which decorate splendidly its walls.
The Grand Hagia Sophia Mosque
This built Basilica, ancient by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century is one of the architectural marvels of all the times. It was converted into a mosque after the conquest of Istanbul in 1453.
Grand Bazaar
In this labyrinth of streets and passages, there are more than 3,000 shops with each trade having its own area; selling mostly silver and gold jewelry, brass items and copper, coats, leather, carpets, and many other beautiful Turkish art and handicrafts such as handpainted ceramic plates...
Topkapı Palace
The great palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and china porcelain, caftans are worn by the Sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle enshrining relics of Prophet Mohammed.
Hippodrome
The ancient Hippodrome, where chariot races took place was the center of Byzantine political life, standing in the open space in front of the Blue Mosque, the area is now called as Sultanahmet.
Of the monuments which once decorated it, only three remain, the Serpentine Column, the Obelisk of Theodosius, and the Column of Constantine.
Free hotel pick up & drop off areas on Istanbul City Tour
Laleli-Sirkeci-Besiktas-Sultanahmet-Beyoglu-Taksim-Aksaray-Beyazıt
Hotel pick up is at 08:10-08:35 clock
Hotel drop off is at 17:05-17:30 clock
Istanbul Old City Tour includes
- Professional tour guide
- Pick-up and drop-off only from the regions listed
- Transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking vehicles
- Entrance fees (Harem part in Topkapi Palace is an extra charge)
- Local taxes
- Lunch
- Service charges
Istanbul Old City Tour does not include
- Drinks for lunch
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Harem part in Topkapi Palace (optional)
Important information :
- Grand Bazaar is closed on every Sunday
- Blue Mosque is seen from outside on every Friday morning as it is closed for prayers
- Topkapı Palace is closed on every Tuesday.