Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Walking Tour 8 hours

8 hours
  • Istanbul
    Istanbul
  • Istanbul
    Istanbul
  • Istanbul
    Istanbul
  • Istanbul
    Istanbul
  • Istanbul
    Istanbul

Hagia (St.) Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.Built in 537 by Byzantine Emperor Justinianus, St.Sophia has been the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years; it is considered the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture;after having been the Patriarchal basilica of Constantinople, it was converted into a mosque in 1453 by Sultan Mehmet II. the Conqueror and in to a museum by Atataürk in 1935. 

Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.The last great imperial mosque of the classical period; it is name comes from 20.000 marvellous blue-toned Iznik tiles decorating the interior walls. 

Hippodrome, center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome. Lunch at the Special Turkish Restaurant.

Topkapi Palace, this extraordinary and secret palace was the residence of the Imperial Ottoman Sultans and the center of the Ottoman might for nearly 400 years.The building are a typical example of Ottoman architecture and the rooms exhibit rich collections of porcelains, robes, weapons,shields,armors,Ottoman miniatures, Islamic calligraphic manuscripts as well as Ottoman treasures and jewellery.( Treasury and Harem sections are not included in the program and are due to extra entry )

Grand Bazaar, the largest covered narket in the world with more than 60 streets and 4.000 shops, where you may find in a authentic oriental atmosphere all kind of gifts, leather clothing,rugs and kilims, antiques,jewellery,hand-woven fabrics etc...

Closed:
Monday; St. Sophia -- Tuesday; Topkapi Palace ( Replaced with Underground Cisterne )

                                                                                                                                                Price : € 145
Includes 

  • Transportation
  • Lunch
  • Guide
  • Museums
  • Entrance Fees
  • This is mostly walking tour, therefore it may be hard for people with walking difficulties.
  • However this is full day tour from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. You can either chose only morning or afternoon part with half price.
  • Free for ages of 0 - 3
  • %30 discount for children below the age of 7 years old
  • Your driver and guide will meet you in front of the port passenger terminal or hotel. 
  • Full-day 08.30 to 17.00 eight-hour tour of Istanbul and its six main attractions

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