Istanbul Classics & Ottoman Relics Tour (Full Day)
Istanbul is the most indispensable city for many civilizations… Get ready to be amazed by its mighty history and story. From Hagia Sophia to Blue Mosque, witness the ages of the greatest civilizations such as Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires.
Tour Highlights:
-Hagia Sophia (Closed during Friday Prayers) - Extra 25 Euro per person for tickets
It was built by The Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in under five and a half years. This mighty construction was used as a patriarchal basilica and persisted as the largest cathedral in the world until it was conquered by Ottoman armies and Sultan Mehmet, the Conqueror, in 1453. It was used as a mosque until Mustafa Kemal Ataturk converted it into a museum. Now, it is used as a mosque.
-Blue Mosque (Closed during Friday Prayers)
This mosque is well-known for its exquisite blue tiles and six elegant minarets. Also known as Blue Mosque, The Sultanahmet Mosque took its name from the ruler Ahmet the first. It was built between 1609 and 1616. The mosque stands next to Hagia Sophia.
-Grand Bazaar (Closed on Sundays)
Being one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, the Grand Bazaar has more than 4.000 shops and 60 streets where you can find local and traditional products from leather clothing to jewelry and hand-woven fabrics in an authentic oriental atmosphere.
-Topkapi Imperial Palace (Closed on Tuesdays – Harem Section is not included) Extra 50 Euro perm person for tickets
This amazing palace that extends over one of Istanbul’s seven hills in a splendid position was built in 1478 by Sultan Mehmed the conqueror. The palace is one of the symbolic structures of Istanbul. It was used as the main administrative centre until Dolmabahce Palace was built in 1856.
-Hippodrome of Constantinople
The construction of the Hippodrome started in 203 AD by a Roman Emperor and continued until it was completed by Constantine the Great in 330 AD. The Hippodrome of Constantinople was used to watch the demonstrations, ceremonies, sporting events, and even executions. Later, it was especially used for chariot races, leading to its Turkish name ‘At Meydani’- literally ‘Horse Square’ during the Ottoman era. Many treasures such as the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi, and the Fountain of Wilhelm II can be visited in this area.
-Walled Obelisk
The Walled Obelisk (Turkish: Örme Dikilitaş) is one of the Roman monuments at the Hippodrome of Constantinople, now Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul. Its original date is unknown. The Roman emperor Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus repaired it. Therefore, the column is also called Constantine's Obelisk (Konstantin Dikilitaşı) and dated 10th century.
-Serpent Column
The Serpent Column (Turkish: Yılanlı Sütun), also known as Plataean Tripod or Delphi Tripod, is an ancient bronze column at the Hippodrome of Constantinople. It was originally made and located in Delphi and relocated to Constantinople by Constantine the Great in 324. It is the symbol of commemorating the Greeks who defeated the Persian Empire at the Battle of Plataea (479 BC).
-German Fountain
The German Fountain (Turkish: Alman Çeşmesi) is at the northern end of the Hippodrome of Constantinople. It is the symbol of commemorating the second anniversary of Wilhelm II's visit, who was the German Emperor, in Istanbul 1898. The fountain was originally built in Germany, then assembled and relocated to its current site in 1900.
-Caferaga Madrasah (Closed on Mondays)
Caferaga Madrasah, which was a former madrasah, built by Mimar Sinan on the orders of Cafer Ağa during the reign of Suleyman the Magnificent, is one of the famous tourist centers in Istanbul. The madrasah is now used for workshops such as art, music, calligraphy, marbling, glassworks, and various handicrafts.
Important Note:
-This tour is a walking and within-group tour.
- Pick-up & drop-off from/to your hotel (Sultanahmet & Taksim Areas. Please ask for other areas)
- Professional licensed guidance (in English only, request other languages)
- Lunch in a local restaurant (drinks not included)
- Drinks during the lunch
- Personal expenses
- Customary tip to driver and tour guide
- Anything unless specified being included
- Tickets for Topkapi Palace (50 Euro per person extra)
- Tickets for Hagia Sophia (25 Euro per person extra)
-Pick-up and drop-off serices includes Taksim & Sultanahmet areas. Please ask for other areas. -We kindly ask you to be ready 10 minutes before your pick up time at the lobby/adress.
- This tour will be operated only for Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays
- Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for wheelchairs. - This tour is a walking and within group tour.
-Free for 0-2 years old -%30 discounted for 3-7 years old
-Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service date. Cancellations with less than 24 hours are non-refundable.
-Our vehicles are regularly disinfected. -Social distance between guests will be maintained as much as possible. -Our guests are required to wear masks. -Masks will be given to our guests who do not have a mask. -There are disinfectants in our vehicles for our guests to use. -The body temperatures and health conditions of the guests will be checked, and our guests with a fever above 37 degrees will not be taken on the tour.
Payment Details:
- You can pay to your guide in cash, or by your credit card or through online payment before the tour.
- The tour price is per person.
- Topkapi Palace Tickets 50 Euro per person extra
- Hagia Sophia Tickets 25 Euro per person extra - This tour will be operated only for Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays
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