You shall be picked up from central hotels such as Taksim, Sultanahmet, Beyazit, Fatih, and Besiktas areas. Your Istanbul Tour guide or agency staff will meet you at the lobby of the hotel to take you out on your planned Istanbul City Tour, this Istanbul Tour will take approximately 7 hours and afterward, we will drive you back to your Istanbul hotel.
This is a guided walking tour in the Old City where you will have the chance to visit the main attractions of Istanbul (capital of the Ottoman Empire until 1923) in this full-day tour. The Hagia Sophia; a magnificent Byzantine church and a unique sample of Byzantine architecture, the Blue Mosque; one of the biggest mosques of the Istanbul from 17th century and famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets, The Ancient Hippodrome; the square in front of the Blue Mosque covers the site of the Ancient Hippodrome where once chariot races were held. The main monument left today is the impressive granite obelisk, carved in Egypt around 1,500 BC and brought to Constantinople in 390 AD. Our tour will continue with a visit to Topkapi Palace (closed on Tuesdays); it was once the residence of Ottoman Sultans and their harem. The Underground Cistern; known as The Underground Palace, is a 6th-century cistern supported by 336 Corinthian columns. The Basilica Cistern is the largest covered cistern in Istanbul. It was built to supply water to the palace complex located nearby. We will finish the tour with a short drive to the exotic Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays and Eid Holidays). The oldest and largest marketplace in the world with a unique collection of handmade carpets, jewelry, leather, and souvenirs. Our tour ends at about 16:30 pm with free time in Grand Bazaar. End of the tour return to your hotel.
No extra hidden cost..!
What’s Included
Private Professional Licenced English Speaking Tour Guide.
(You can ask for other language options for groups).
Private Deluxe A/C VIP Vehicle.
Parking Fees for vehicle
Pick up From Istanbul Central Hotels
Lunch
Drop off at Istanbul Central Hotels
What’s Not Included
Gratuities to the guide and driver (Optional)
Harem section inside of the Topkapi Palace
Personal expenses
No extra hidden cost..!
