Istanbul Old City Sightseeing Walking Tour
Tour is a guided walking tour that takes you through the historic heart of Istanbul, Turkey.
During this tour, you'll explore some of the most iconic and historic sites of Istanbul's Old City, including:
Hagia Sophia Museum Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace Hippodrome of Constantinople Grand Bazaar
The tour typically lasts for around 5-6 hours and is led by a knowledgeable local guide who will share interesting historical and cultural information about each site.
This tour is a great way to learn about Istanbul's rich history and experience the city's vibrant culture.
Stores to visit: Carpet Showroom Leather Factory
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Istanbul Old City Sightseeing Walking Tour
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What's included in Istanbul Old City Sightseeing Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Hippodrome
First visit is Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments; The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine.
Ayasofya
Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Haghia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcoming both local and foreign visitors. (Closed on Monday)
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman Mosques in all of Turkey. Also it was built with unique 6 minarets. (Closed on Friday)
Inclusions
- Insurance
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- Personal Expenses
- Guide Tips – Gratitue
- Entrance fee of Hagia Sophia 25 €
- Food & Drinks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fee of Topkapi Palace 2000 TRY
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- MEET WITH THE GUIDE AT GERMAN FOUNTAIN IN SULTANAHMET.
- Topkapi Palace entrance fee is 2000 TRY. You can pay to the guide for SKIP-THE-LINE tickets.
- THIS IS A WALKING TOUR THE PICK-UP & DROP-OFF IS NOT AVAILABLE.
- Hagia Sophia entarance fee is 25 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The tour usually starts at a designated meeting point (Hagia Sophia) in the old city of Istanbul, and the guests are expected to make their way to the meeting point on their own.
