Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia with Sinan Pasha Tour
A journey through history in the old city of Istanbul known for its biggest blue mosque and Hagia Sofia. A complete tour explains about the sultanhamet complex followed by the Sinan pasha complex. An example of classical period architecture. Within the complex there is a madrassas (school), a tomb and a fountain. The center presents the Turkish Islamic culture with their different rooms like Poster display in courtyard provide answers to frequently asked questions on Islamic faith, Muslim societies and culture and Calligraphy Workshop to get brief history about calligraphy.
Note: minimum 2 persons required to book this activity.
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Tour with English Guide
What's included in Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia with Sinan Pasha Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
A cultural experience of the old Istanbul district and its history. Meeting up our guide at assigned meeting point. Starting off with visit to the Old district Sultanahmet area which is the home of all cultural attractions and traditional sites
Blue Mosque
Start the tour with the Visit of Blue mosque mosque famous of its innovative architecture, rich history, religious significance and extraordinary characteristics has been fighting against time for centuries. Get explanation of the history and the journey of this unique piece of architecture. Pass through the Hagia Sofia mosque It is the world’s oldest and fastest completed cathedral converted into mosque officially in 1453 Ottomans upon their conquest of Constantinople with its breath-taking domes that look hanging in the air and unparalleled mosaics, is one of the wonders of worlds architecture history.
Hippodrome
After hagia Sofia you will walk through the blue mosque area The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design .Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed. Mosque is currently closed for renovation. Walking through the Sultanahmet square a stop at Obelisk of Theodosius and Hippodrome of Constantinople which was also home to gladiatorial games, official ceremonies, celebrations, protests, torture to the convicts and so on. Hippodrome functioned all in Roman (203-330 CE), Byzantine (330-1453 CE), and Ottoman (1453-1922) periods.
Inclusions
- Professional English or Spanish Guide
- Entrances
- Food and beverages
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child below 4 years is free of charge
- Minimum 2 persons required to book this activity.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Our Tour Guide will be wearing White shirt with the logo of Daytur holding flag at the front front side of cafe.
