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Istanbul Old City Walking Tour
Istanbul Old City Tour, explore the highlights of Sultanahmet, where Turkey’s Ottoman and Byzantine empires located before. Visit the UNESCO-Listed Hagia Sophia, breath-taking Blue Mosque and famous Hippodrome with an expert guide.
Duration 3 hours
Private tour pricing from 60 EUR per person
Group tour available in English
Highlights
Visit UNESCO-listed Hagia Sophia
Visit world famous Blue Mosgue
See the top Istanbul attractions such as Hippodrome and German Fountain
Take some workshop lessons in Caferaga Madrases
Description
Istanbul Old City Tour of “Sultan Ahmet Center”, the heart of the “Old City” from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
Hagia (St.) Sophia is one of the greatest architecture around the world. It was constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then it was turned into an Imperial mosque after the Ottoman conquest in 1453 by Sultan Mehmet II. Today it is a stunning museum and featuring marvellous Byzantine mosaics. Don’t miss the chance to explore the second-most visited museum in Turkey.
Blue Mosque is famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. The last great imperial mosque at Ottoman era; takes its name from 20.000 magnificent blue-toned iznik tiles which is decorating the interior walls.
Hippodrome, center of the chariot races and political activities in the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments, decorating Hippodrome. Caferaga Medresesi is a foundation, that is serving Turkish Culture organises, various workshop on handicrafts and music.
Hagia (St.) Sophia is one of the greatest architecture around the world. It was constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then it was turned into an Imperial mosque after the Ottoman conquest in 1453 by Sultan Mehmet II. Today it is a stunning museum and featuring marvellous Byzantine mosaics. Don’t miss the chance to explore the second-most visited museum in Turkey.
Blue Mosque is famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. The last great imperial mosque at Ottoman era; takes its name from 20.000 magnificent blue-toned iznik tiles which is decorating the interior walls.
Hippodrome, center of the chariot races and political activities in the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments, decorating Hippodrome. Caferaga Medresesi is a foundation, that is serving Turkish Culture organises, various workshop on handicrafts and music.
What’s included & not included
Guide
Entrance
Meeting point
Alemdar Mahallesi, Divan Yolu Caddesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Istanbul
Alemdar Mahallesi, Divan Yolu Caddesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye+905438337060
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