Istanbul: The Best of Istanbul Walking Tour Group Tour
ID: GYG431471-777331
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
07:30 hours
Description
Visit some of the famous landmarks in Turkey on this day tour of Istanbul. Explore this ancient city's historic sites with a guide.
Explore ancient Istanbul with a guide on this day tour. See the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and more.
Meet your guide at the German Fountain and head to your first destination: the Hagia Sophia. Admire this architectural masterpiece and learn about its history as a church, mosque, museum.
Next, stop at the the Blue Mosque, built in the early 1600s. Enjoy its stunning facade and intricate blue tiling.
After the Blue Mosque, head to Topkapi Palace. This opulent structure once served as the administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Stop for lunch at a local eatery before heading to the next stops at the Hippodrome and the Obelisk of Theodosius. The obelisk was originally commissioned the 15th century BC. It was built in the Hippodrome, where they held horse races.
Make your way to the Suleymaniye Mosque next. Marvel at its imposing size and beautiful architecture. It was designed by the legendary architect Mimar Sinan and was considered to be one of his masterpieces.
Your last stop of the day is the Grand Bazaar. Stroll through the numerous stalls and go shopping for some souvenirs at one of the oldest covered markets in the world.
Highlights
- Marvel at the dazzling blue tiles adorning Istanbul's Blue Mosque
- Learn about the Hagia Sophia's history as a church, mosque and museum
- Take in the opulent beauty of the grandiose Topkapi Palace
- Visit the Hippodrome and see the historic Obelisk of Theodosius inside
- Stroll through the bustling Grand Bazaar and shop for souvenirs
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Clothes revealing the shoulders, underarms, back, and knees are not allowed in some sites on this tour implementation may be strict
Please bring a scarf or sweater to cover up or wear clothes that fit the dress code
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
The meeting point is at the German Fountain. Look for a guide wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
