Tour Detail
Places To Visit
- Hagia Sophia
- Topkapı Palace
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Covered Bazaar
- German Fountain Of Wilhelm II
- Serpentine Column
- Obelisk Of Theodosius
Also Visioned During The Tour
- Galata Bridge
- Golden Horn
- Leander’s Tower
- Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
- The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque , once the Church of Divine Wisdom, with its innovative architecture, rich history, religious significance and extraordinary characteristics has been fighting against time for centuries, was the largest Eastern Roman Church in İstanbul. Constructed three times in the same location, it is the world’s oldest and fastest completed cathedral.
- Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. (Visit is not possible on Friday because of crowded noon prayer) Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.
- Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir. (Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)
- Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant.
- Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. (Harem is not included in the program)
- The Hagia Irene located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace is the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine). It was also the second largest church in İstanbul after Hagia Sophia. It’s a typical Byzantine structure with its materials and architecture, was built on the site of an old temple in 330.
- This tour ends approximately at 17:00
CLOSED
Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque visited form outside on Friday mornings because of noon prayer.
Grand Covered Bazaar on Sunday replaced with authentic shops
Topkapı Palace On Tuesday replaced with Tour To Byzantium