Overview
About this experience
Istanbul Classics - Half Day Morning Tour
Take a half day morning tour of Istanbul. The tour will bring you through the "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
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<br />Start from a visit at the Hagia Sophia, the Church of the Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Right in front of the church you'll get the chance to see also the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
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<br />Afterwards the tour continues at the Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Take a look at the beautiful monuments decorating the Hippodrome; such as the Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II.
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<br />The tour will end as you take a stroll through the Grand Covered Bazaar, where the most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world can be fournd. There's something interesting and nice also for your taste as you can enjoy nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs. (Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request).
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<br />The tour ends at the Grand Covered Bazar.
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The best bits
Experience highlights
<ul><li>Pickup from your Istanbul hotel (only pick up from centrally located hotels)
</li><li>Professional tour guide for the duration of the tour (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian)
</li><li>Entrance fees
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Included
What’s part of your booking
- <ul><li>Drop-off to your Istanbul hotel (tour terminates at Grand Bazaar)
</li><li>Lunch
</li><li>Gratuities</li></ul>
Plan ahead
Good to know
Receive a 100 % refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Please note: On Mondays the visit of Hagia Sophia will be replaced with Underground (Basilica) Cistern
Please note: On Friday mornings the Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of noon-pray, replaced with Little Hagia Sophia (St. Sergius & Bacchus)
Important information: please confirm the pickup place and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking
Traveller reviews
4.4 out of 5
Based on 20 reviews
Absolutely outstanding!
We had a wonderful time! Everything on the Istanbul Classics - Half Day Morning Tour was perfectly planned and executed. The tour in Istanbul exceeded our expectations in every way. Highly recommend to anyone visiting.
Fantastic tour
Outstanding experience! The organization of the Istanbul Classics - Half Day Morning Tour was seamless. We saw the best parts of Istanbul and learned so much. The guide was exceptionally friendly and caring.
Wonderful adventure
Absolutely fantastic! The tour guide was amazing and really brought the history of Istanbul to life. Great value for money and we saw so much during the Istanbul Classics - Half Day Morning Tour. Thank you for a memorable day!
Memorable and fun
We had a wonderful time! Everything on the Istanbul Classics - Half Day Morning Tour was perfectly planned and executed. The tour in Istanbul exceeded our expectations in every way. Highly recommend to anyone visiting.
Absolutely loved it
Superb! This Istanbul Classics - Half Day Morning Tour was worth every penny. The team did a fantastic job explaining the local culture of Istanbul and making everyone feel at home. Excellent service!
Wonderful adventure
We were thoroughly impressed with this Istanbul Classics - Half Day Morning Tour. Professional, informative, and lots of fun in Istanbul. The guide went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time.
