Istanbul classics and Ottoman Relics guided tour

Free cancellation

Place: Istanbul

Duration: up to 8 hours

Language: English, French, Spanish, German

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Group tour

Hotel pick up

Lunch

Do this because

Visit the Grand Bazaar in the heart of the Old City
Walk inside Hagia Sophia constructed in the 6th century
View the famous blue tiles of the Blue Mosque
Tour the residence of Ottoman Sultans at Topkapi Palace

What to expect

Take a combination tour of Istanbul Classics and Ottoman Relics.

Tour "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. Walk inside Hagia Sophia, the Church of the Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.

View the Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. At the Hippodrome you will see center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.

Then go shopping in the Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.

Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant before continuing to the Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc.(Please note here that live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections and the Harem is not included in the program) Sultan Tombs, there are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia sophia. The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with purple, red, green and blue flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses.

You will be able to visit :

Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
Grand Bazaar
Topkapı Palace
Sultan Tombs

Please confirm the pick-up location and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking
St. Sophia is closed on Mondays and is replaced with Underground Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnici)
Blue Mosque - visited from outside on Friday mornings until 1.00pm because of noon-prayer
Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays and the whole tour is replaced with Patriarchate at Fener, Church of Panagia of Blachernae, St. Savior in Chora, Anemas Dungeons and Tekfur Palace (from outside)
Maximum of 20 people per tour group

What’s included

Hotel pick-up and drop off (from central hotels)

Air conditioned transportation

Multilingual guide

Entrance fees

Donations to the Mosques

Lunch

What’s not included

Drinks at lunch

Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

This tour includes a free pick-up service from most central Istanbul hotels. Be ready for pick-up 10 minutes prior to tours departure. If pick-up is not available in your area, meet your tour in front of The Marmara Hotel in Taksim Square, located at Gümüşsuyu, Osmanlı Sk. No:1 D:B, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye.