A Half Day Tour of Old Istanbul's Highlights

 

Highlights
- Visit some of Istanbul's most famous landmarks
- Admire the stunning architecture of the Blue Mosque
- Shop and haggle for a bargain at the famous Grand Bazaar

Take in the highlights of Istanbul, a truly enchanting city that is full of history, culture and intrigue at every turn. Once the seat of the powerful Ottoman Empire, today Istanbul is home to more than 14 million people and a diverse range of cultures. Take in architectural masterpieces such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia as your guide leads you to the city’s most spectacular landmarks before finishing the trip at Istanbul’s famous Grand Bazaar. Boasting over 4,000 shops and tiny cafés under its roof, it is believed to have the most individual stalls of any marketplace in the world.

Begin your tour by driving to the very heart of old Istanbul, the Sultanahmet Square. Once the sporting and social centre of Constantinople with a huge horseracing circuit, it is now a beautiful square in the heart of the city and still contains relics of the original structure. Tour its key points and learn about the atmospheric events that would regularly take place here.

Proceed to the Blue Mosque, one of the most striking buildings in the city and one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. With its domes, secondary domes and minarets, the mosque is a striking visual spectacle and its blue-tiled interior provides its nickname. Next head to Hagia Sophia, considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture. Having been used as both a cathedral and a mosque, the vast and intricate building is now a fascinating museum.

Finish your unforgettable city tour at Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, renowned for its multitude of stores and stalls. Browse the vast array of goods on display and make sure to barter and haggle the price with the stall owners!

Others
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
There is no transfer back to the hotels, the last stop is Grand Bazaar.
As mosques are closed on Fridays, there will only be external visits on that day.
Istanbul classic tour includes Hagia Sofia tickets.

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
Hotel pickup

End point: Grand bazaar

Schedule
Opening dates
08:00 - 13:30

Duration: 5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
Please be advised that the tour may be given in several languages.