Historical Istanbul Old City Tour from Hotels & Cruise Port
A full-day tour with all the highlights of the old city of Istanbul. You'll see Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar and more. Explore the historical traces of the two greatest epochs – Byzantine and Ottoman Empire in the heart of Istanbul!
The pick-up and drop-off by public transport such as tram, etc...
If your hotel is located in the main attraction area, the guide will pick you up by walking from your hotel.
Our main attraction visits are close to each other, therefore you will walk between every attraction you will visit. There is no any other vehicle usage except pick-up and drop-off.
During the tour you are able to visit some shops such as Carpet showroom, leather, turkish delight, jewelry, etc...
Stores to visit: Carpet Showroom Leather Factory
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Historical Istanbul Old City Tour from Hotels & Cruise Port
Pickup included
What's included in Historical Istanbul Old City Tour from Hotels & Cruise Port
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Hippodrome
Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments, The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Column of Constantine.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
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 mosuqe by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcoming both local and foreign visitors.
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque (under renovation now), 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
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
- Public Transport Such as Tram
- Insurance
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- Food & Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
- Hagia Sophia
- Topkapi Palace
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Topkapi Palace entrance fee is 2000 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Hagia Sophia entarance fee is 25 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Meet
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 pick-up and drop-off by public transport such as tram, etc... If your hotel is located in the main attraction area, the guide will pick you up by walking from your hotel. For the guests who are coming with cruise ships, our meeting point is in front of the Hafız Mustafa Sweets Shop.
