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Istanbul Highlights
This is the tour that one must do if s/he stays only one day in Istanbul.
During the classical tour you will explore the history of two different Empires.
Duration 8 hours
Private tour available in French, English
Group tour pricing from 140 EUR per group
Highlights
History of Byzantium and Ottoman Empire
Haghia Sophia,Topkapi Palace,Blue Mosque,Grand Bazaar
Walking in the old city in between a lot of monuments from ancient history.
Description
After we arrive to Sultanahmet Square, we will have a short walk in the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome and start our journey in the past. Blue Mosque, Haghia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern are the monuments that we visit. At the end of the day we will be in Grand Bazaar which is considered as the oldest shopping mall with its 3800 shops.
Itinerary
-Ancient Hippodrome of Constantinople
-Sultanahmet Mosque - Blue Mosque (on Fridays can be visited in the afternoon )
-Haghia Sophia
-Topkapi Palace (closed on Tuesdays)
-Basilica Cistern
-Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays)
Itinerary
-Ancient Hippodrome of Constantinople
-Sultanahmet Mosque - Blue Mosque (on Fridays can be visited in the afternoon )
-Haghia Sophia
-Topkapi Palace (closed on Tuesdays)
-Basilica Cistern
-Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays)
What’s included & not included
Private guiding by official guide with the licence from the Government.
Skip the line at the entrance of museums
Public transportation
Entrance fee for museums TL.130 per person
Personal expenses
Meeting point
Sultanahmet, Alemdar Mahallesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Istanbul
Sultanahmet, Alemdar Mahallesi, Fatih/İstanbul, TürkiyeAli Süreyya Akalin