Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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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Sultanahmet is where ancient empires converge. You’ll explore landmarks from the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman eras, offering a rare chance to witness the seamless layers of history in one place. Hagia Sophia: A masterpiece that transitioned from a Byzantine cathedral to an Ottoman mosque and now a modern mosque, showcasing architectural genius and cultural harmony. Blue Mosque: Renowned for its six minarets and stunning blue İznik tiles, it's a masterpiece of Ottoman design. Topkapı Palace: The opulent home of sultans, filled with treasures and sacred relics. Hippodrome:This ancient social center hosted chariot races and political events, bringing the Roman and Byzantine past vividly to lif...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Drinks during lunch
Tips / Gratuities
All else not specifically mentioned in the inclusion section
Lunch
We can include entrance tickets for guests who wish. Guests can enter using a QR code, so there’s no need to wait in line at the ticket counter.
Meeting Points
Departure
Galataport Istanbul
Return
Itinerary
1
Topkapi Palace
Explore the sprawling former residence of Ottoman sultans: wander through its four courtyards, visit the Imperial Treasury and gaze upon the Sacred Relics. Don’t miss the opulent Harem quarters and panoramic views over the Golden Horn.
2 hours
2
Hagia Sophia
Marvel at this 1,500‑year‑old masterpiece, once the world’s largest cathedral and later an imperial mosque. Admire its soaring dome, intricate mosaics and the seamless blend of Christian and Islamic art.
1 hour
3
Hippodrome
Once the social and sporting center of Constantinople, the ancient chariot‑racing stadium is now an open square dotted with monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpent Column and the German Fountain.
30 minutes
4
Blue Mosque
Stand beneath six elegant minarets and a cascade of domes in this living house of worship. Inside, over 20,000 hand‑painted İznik tiles in shades of blue lend the mosque its popular nickname.
1 hour
5
Grand Bazaar
Lose yourself in one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets. Browse over 4,000 shops offering carpets, ceramics, jewelry, spices and souvenirs, and practice your haggling skills in the labyrinthine alleys.
Sultanahmet is where ancient empires converge. You’ll explore landmarks from the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman eras, offering a rare chance to witness the seamless layers of history in one place. Hagia Sophia: A masterpiece that transitioned from a Byzantine cathedral to an Ottoman mosque and now a modern mosque, showcasing architectural genius and cultural harmony. Blue Mosque: Renowned for its six minarets and stunning blue İznik tiles, it's a masterpiece of Ottoman design. Topkapı Palace: The opulent home of sultans, filled with treasures and sacred relics. Hippodrome:This ancient social center hosted chariot races and political events, bringing the Roman and Byzantine past vividly to lif...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Drinks during lunch
Tips / Gratuities
All else not specifically mentioned in the inclusion section
Lunch
We can include entrance tickets for guests who wish. Guests can enter using a QR code, so there’s no need to wait in line at the ticket counter.
