This is a very optimized program to start your journey in Istanbul at the heart of everything. It is one of the most historical cities in the world and this tour by a local and pro expert will make all this heritage quite clearer. The tour will be run for small to mid-size groups with a limit (set to 16 to 18 people). The Mosques and Palaces of Istanbul, will cover the masterpieces of all Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman times while observing the legendary wonders like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. In short, an officially licensed guide will take you to a time traveling experience through a wide variety of historical marks, monumental buildings and historical stories from ancient...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guiding Service by a local professional
External visit to Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
External visit to TopkapI Palace
Smart Audio Guide App
External visit to Hagia Irene Museum
A bottle of water or Turkish Tea
Meeting Points
Departure
Alemdar Cd. No:5
The Check-in desk is just in front of a big historical white wooden house, that is next to the famous Basilica Cistern and facing the legendary Hagia Sophia.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This is a very optimized program to start your journey in Istanbul at the heart of everything. It is one of the most historical cities in the world and this tour by a local and pro expert will make all this heritage quite clearer. The tour will be run for small to mid-size groups with a limit (set to 16 to 18 people). The Mosques and Palaces of Istanbul, will cover the masterpieces of all Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman times while observing the legendary wonders like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. In short, an officially licensed guide will take you to a time traveling experience through a wide variety of historical marks, monumental buildings and historical stories from ancient...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guiding Service by a local professional
External visit to Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
External visit to TopkapI Palace
Smart Audio Guide App
External visit to Hagia Irene Museum
A bottle of water or Turkish Tea
Meeting Points
Departure
Alemdar Cd. No:5
The Check-in desk is just in front of a big historical white wooden house, that is next to the famous Basilica Cistern and facing the legendary Hagia Sophia.
Return
Itinerary
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Blue Mosque
The iconic monumental mosque of old town Istanbul will be a pivotal piece in the tour. Your guide will inform you in details about its architectural, decorative qualities and stories. Regarding the crowd at the day, the mosque might be visited inside aswell.
25 minutes
2
Hagia Sophia Mosque
The central piece of entire history of Istanbul is definitely Hagia Sophia and all about it will be told by local local pro-guide while walking around it.
20 minutes
3
Hippodrome
The square of Sultanahmet, once the Hippodrome of Constantinopolis is definitely in the essentials of this program. There are large and small hints about last 1700 years of Istanbul everywhere. We always happily share them with our guests to explore this city.
25 minutes
4
Topkapi Palace
The palace complex is enormous with several courtyards. In this tour, your official guide will take you inside its defensive walls via its famous gates to the public gardens wile orienting through its long centuries.
30 minutes
5
Gulhane Park
Former royal gardens of the Ottoman sultans, now beautiful public parks, are going to be included in this guided tour with its most interesting corners.
15 minutes
6
Fountain of Ahmet III
The peak of Ottoman decorative arts in a public monument tight in front of the sultans' palace! Of course, we will tell you about it!
5 minutes
7
Hagia Irene Museum
The twin sister of Hagia Sophia! Hagia Irene is full of interesting details and stories. Your guide will take you to journeys in time while passing by this unique monument of Istanbul's deep history.
10 minutes
8
German Fountain
The gift between the German emperor and the sultan, right in the middle of Istanbul... This is surely in the program to talk about.