The Roman Empire ruled from 330 to 395, the Byzantine Empire from 395 to 1204 and again from 1261 to 1453, the Latin Empire from 1204 to 1261, and the Ottoman Empire from 1453 to 1922.
Constantine the Great founded Istanbul. He called it Constantinople, which means “the city of Constantine,” and made it the new capital of the Roman Empire. Istanbul has always been a very important city because it is in the middle of both Europe and Asia. Istanbul is on the Unesco World Heritage List because it has so many Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman relics.
The whole city is like a big open-air museum. With all of its differences, such as its mosques, palaces, churches, synagogues, modernity, and history...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional, Licensed & Local Tour Guide
All Taxes
Private Full Day Guided Tour
Gratuities
Museum Tickets
Food & Drinks
Personal Expenses
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Beşiktaş
The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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The Roman Empire ruled from 330 to 395, the Byzantine Empire from 395 to 1204 and again from 1261 to 1453, the Latin Empire from 1204 to 1261, and the Ottoman Empire from 1453 to 1922.
Constantine the Great founded Istanbul. He called it Constantinople, which means “the city of Constantine,” and made it the new capital of the Roman Empire. Istanbul has always been a very important city because it is in the middle of both Europe and Asia. Istanbul is on the Unesco World Heritage List because it has so many Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman relics.
The whole city is like a big open-air museum. With all of its differences, such as its mosques, palaces, churches, synagogues, modernity, and history...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional, Licensed & Local Tour Guide
All Taxes
Private Full Day Guided Tour
Gratuities
Museum Tickets
Food & Drinks
Personal Expenses
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Beşiktaş
The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.
Return
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Private Guided Istanbul Old City Tour
5 Stops
1
Blue Mosque
An Ottoman imperial mosque that Sultan Ahmet built between 1609-1616. Even if it is called officially as Sultanahmet Mosque, the travelers named the Blue Mosque after they saw the blue tiles inside.
40 minutes
2
Hippodrome
An ancient chariot races U-shaped stadium with 100,000 spectators. Even though the Hippodrome had lost its seats, walls, and much of the remainings, the three monuments are still standing: the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, and Constantine Columns.
30 minutes
3
Topkapi Palace
Once was the heart of the Ottoman Empire as a residential palace and headquarters. Sultan Mehmet II built the palace in the 15th century, and then it became the center of the Ottoman Empire. Since 1924, The Topkapi Palace serves as a museum.
2 hours
4
Hagia Sophia Mosque
Built by the Roman Emperor Justinian between 532-537 and became the highest and the biggest cathedral globally. The church was converted into a mosque by the Ottomans in the 15th century and became a museum in 1934. Hagia Sophia lost its museum status in July 2020 and has become a mosque again. Like the other mosques, Hagia Sophia is open to visitors.
1 hour
5
Grand Bazaar
The oldest and the largest functioning market globally that it houses over 4,000 stores, 61 streets, and completely covered. Sultan Mehmet II built the Grand Bazaar in the 15th century; then, it was enlarged by the following sultans. Your guide will be more than happy to help you find your masterpiece of Turkish art upon your request.
