Istanbul Old City Byzantian and Ottoman Relics Tour

Istanbul Departure Daily Tour
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Duration

Full Day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

20 people

Languages

English

Hagia Sophia is a UNESCO-listed museum of Ottoman and Byzantine artifacts. This one-time Christian church from the Golden Age of the Byzantine Empire is one of the most extraordinary buildings in the history of architecture. Hear its history and study its architecture with a professional guide. (No outside entrance). Visit the six-minareted Blue Mosque, one of the best preserved and most important examples of Ottoman architecture, built on the will of Sultan Ahmet I. Continue to the Istanbul Hippodrome, where car races were held. For 1,000 years it was the center of Byzantine and for 400 years Ottoman life and the stage for countless political dramas.

  • Is the fourth biggest church in the world. Its construction dates back to the 4th century and it was chosen as the 2nd best engineering construction of human history by BBC.
  • BLUE MOSQUE is the best interior design mosque in Ottoman architecture with it 20 000 pieces of Iznik tile. It is unique with its 6 minarets
  • HIPPODROME is the center of byzantine entertainment where 30 000 civilians were killed by queens order with arrow rain in the inside of it during the Nika revolt.
  • GRAND COVERED BAZAAR is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world with more than 58 covered streets and over 4 000 shops that attract from 250 000 to 500 000 visitors daily. Its well-known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. We will visit handmade Turkish carpets demonstration.
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch break with local flavors! From traditional dishes to quick bites, experience the best of the city’s cuisine.
  • Step into history at Topkapı Palace! Explore grand halls, royal treasures, and the breathtaking Bosphorus view on this unforgettable tour.
  • Discover the charm of Little Hagia Sophia! A hidden architectural gem blending Byzantine and Ottoman history in the heart of Istanbul.

  • Guide
  • Transportation
  • Entry Fees
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast are exluded.
  • Drinks are excluded.

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English

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Istanbul Departure Daily Tour
from $144

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