Best of Istanbul small-group tour the with lunch
Do this because
- Discover the most renown sites of Istanbul on a one-day tour
- Enjoy your small group tour led by a professional guide
- Explore the city on a comprehensive tour with lunch included
- Includes all entrance tickets so that you can book everything together
What to expect
Your small-group Istanbul tour will start from the hippodrome, the place where the chariot races were held in the Roman Empire times, and today hosts the German Fountain. After that you will admire the Blue Mosque. Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I, Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale.
Next stop will be Hagia Sophia, where the ancient cultures of East and West speak to you with a yet clear voice. Built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, it played a very important role in the Christian and Islamic World. After the Ottoman conquest the bells, altar, iconoclastic, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and many of the mosaics were eventually plastered over to convert the church into a mosque, then a museum in 1934. In July 2020 it is converted into a mosque again.
Topkapi Palace is also on the list! It is more than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, it was the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for almost 400 years long. The last stop will be the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world with over 4,000 shops. The tour ends in Grand Bazaar / Kapali Carsi.
Important to know
- This tour operates with a minimum number of 2 people
- This tour operates with a maximum number of 10 people
- Please note, the itinerary is subject to change when some sites are closed. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, Hagia Sophia entrance will be restricted during praying time, the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and the Blue Mosque is closed until 2pm on Fridays
What’s included
Officially licensed tour guide
Small group walking tour
Entrance tickets
Lunch
What’s not included
Drinks
Tips (optional)
Transportation
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
GIT - Guided Istanbul Tours
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Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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