Discoveried The Old City of Istanbul In a Half-Day

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Overview

Discover ancient sites, religious landmarks and a vibrant Turkish market on a half-day tour of Istanbul’s Old City with a local guide that includes the Hippodrome Square, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. Listen to engaging stories and fascinating history on a personal headset so you won’t miss a word, and get an overview and orientation that’s ideal for first time visitors to the city.

4-hour tour of Istanbul's Old City
Visit historic and religious sites
Admission Fees to Musuems
Visit a colorful bazaar

What's Included

English-Speaking & Professional Tour Guide.

Food & Beverages
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Personal Expenses.
Admission Fees to Musuems.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Molla Fenari, Nuru Osmaniye Cd. No:59, 34120 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting Point: Hereke Halı (Hereke Carpets) Meeting Point Coordinates (Latitude & Longitude): 41.010233027453424, 28.972806646594854

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:15 am

Itinerary

Meet your guide at your Istanbul hotel or port, and make the trip to the Hippodrome Square in a comfortable, air conditioned coach. Learn about the ancient games and races that took place on this spot during the era of ancient Roman emperors, and hear about the political movements and revolts that have raged across the public square.

Continue to the stunning Blue Mosque to see the intricate Iznik tiles that line its elegant domes, then explore Istanbul’s Christian heritage and history at the St. Sophia Museum in Hagia Sophia. Find out about the Byzantine-era basilica’s ground-breaking architecture, and follow its history through the twists and turns of Byzantine, Ottoman and modern-day politics.

Get a taste of daily life in Istanbul at the sprawling Grand Bazaar, where you’ll find traders from around the region and vibrant displays of perfume, spices, carpets and precious stones. Learn about the traditional art of Turkish carpet weaving, then finish the day with return transfer to your Istanbul hotel or port.

Hippodrome

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ayasofya

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 20 reviews

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Guide didn't show up until last 20 minutes of a half day tour!

Jennifer_A, Jun 2023

Im a travel agent and booked this tour for my clients. The city tour - the guide didnt show up until the last 20 minutes of the tour and met them at grand bazaar when they were pretty much done. Some miscommunication between driver and guide, allegedly. The driver dropped them to the hagia sofia and blue mosque. They did the tour on their own. The funny thing is that we chose Traveliums tour over the others because it had better reviews, and promised hotel pickup and drop off. But then Travelium refused to provide those services until we insisted and showed that it was mentioned under Inclusions. Very disappointed.