Istanbul in 1 day Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar, Hippodrome and the Rüstem Pasha Mosque

Istanbul in 1 day Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar, Hippodrome and the Rüstem Pasha Mosque

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Discover the highlights of Istanbul in a day

Marble buildings at the various sites and museums which we visit.

The Imperial Council building at the Topkapi Palace

Wesentliche Informationen *

Dauer
8 Stunden

Sprachen

Englisch

Anfangszeiten
09:00

* Alle detaillierten Informationen werden Ihnen bei der Buchung mitgeteilt.

Beschreibung

During a whole day, and accompanied by a guide, discover all the best cultural and historic monuments Istanbul has to offer!

Departing from your hotel, your guide will take you to the Hagia Sofia Basilica. Once a church and now a Mosque, Hagia Sophia is a major architectural symbol of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires in Istanbul. On the way to the Blue Mosque we will pass the German Fountain, famous for its eight marble columns.

We will continue the tour on foot to the Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultanahmet Mosque. Its 6 minarets make this mosque a cultural site which is unique in the world  We will then arrive at the Hippodrome. Built in the Roman era, the Hippodrome is famous for its Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, and the Constantine Obelisk.

Finally, before a well deserved lunch break, the tour stops at Istanbul's Grand Bazaar*, one of the largest markets in the world. With hundreds of stalls selling all kinds products, you will experience the authentic atmosphere at the heart of this vibrant city!

After lunch the tour heads to Topkapi Palace*. Accompanied by your expert guide, we visit the Imperial Gate, Audience Chamber, Imperial Council, Palace kitchens, Royal Stables, the Tower of Justice and the Imperial Treasury. During the tour your guide will discuss the role played by the Topkapi Palace in the history of Turkey.

* The Hagia Sofia Basilica is closed on Mondays and replaced with the Underground Cistern.

*The Imperial Harem rooms are not included in the Topkapi Palace tour.

*Istanbul's Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. For this reason the tour will visit the Spice Bazaar.

Gut zu wissen

  • Availability: Every day except Tuesday (except in exceptional circumstances)
  • Time: 9:00am
  • Duration: Approx. 8 hours
  • Departure: From your hotel in Istanbul (European Side only)
  • Language: English
  • Tour commentary in English
  • A shuttle bus will collect you from your hotel. The exact pick-up times will be provided at the time of booking
  • Details about the Turkish lunch will be provided on the day of your tour.
  • The Imperial Harem rooms are not included in the Topkapi Palace tour
  • Please note that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. When it is closed we will visit the Spice Bazaar.
  • Please note that Hagia Irene is not open to the public except during the International Istanbul Music Festival. Consequently, it is not possible to access the interior of the church.
  • Please Note: on Fridays the visiting order may be reversed due to the opening times of the various locations
  • Note: When visiting places of worship you should not wear flip-flops, shorts, sleeveless shirts, or clothes that are inappropriate to the location, skirts should be below the knee. In some places you must wear a headscarf.
  • Details about lunch will be provided on the day by your local guide.

Der Preis beinhaltet

  • The entrance to the St. Sophia basilica (Hagia Sofia)
  • The entrance to the Topkapi Palace
  • The entrance to the Blue Mosque
  • The transport from different meeting points
  • The services of a guide
  • The lunch
  • The entrance to the Grand Bazaar (or the Spice Bazaar on Sunday)

Der Preis beinhaltet nicht

  • Drinks
  • Tips (optional)
  • Extras

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