Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Highlights: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar - Private Tour

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8h duration
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Travel back in time as you visit some of the gems of Istanbul. and discover the story of Roman Byzantium, Byzantine Constantinople and Ottoman Istanbul as you explore the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace. A knowledgeable local guide will provide you with plenty of fascinating insight into the history and culture of this ancient city.

Highlights

  • Admire the city's most important landmarks
  • Browse the stalls at the world-famous Grand Bazaar
  • Learn about Istanbul's rich and ancient history

Description

The first stop is the Hippodrome. This circus dating from Roman times was originally used for chariot racing and other public events and eventually became the social and cultural heart of Constantinople, the scene of riots, palace intrigues, love affairs and horse races throughout Byzantine history. Next, visit the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, als...

What's Included

  • Wifi on board
  • Guide
  • Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe vehicle
  • Pick-up and drop-off available for selected hotels only
  • Lunch in a local restaurant
  • Hagia Sophia entrance
  • Topkapi Palace entrance fee
  • Any additional expenses which are not included or detailed in the programme
  • All personal expenses
  • Drinks
  • Admission to the Harem at Topkapi Palace

Important informations

  • Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process.
  • It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.

Care of Covid-19

Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.


Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.

How to get there

  • Hotel exit:
    • Pick-up available from both the Old City and the New City areas.
      If your hotel is not located in these areas, please make your way to the meeting point: Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus (Hotel reception), Harbiye Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Cd. No:50, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul.
      Please contact the supplier at least 24 hours in advance to reconfirm the pick-up time.
      Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Meeting point and route

This activity starts at a meeting point. In some cases, it will be informed after purchase or you may need to contact the local partner for more information.

Select a route to check out the tourist spots you will visit on this activity. If more than one route is available, it may be determined by the local partner only on the day of the activity.

Not always the tourist spots on the map will be described in the list and the opposite can also happen.

Tourist Spot

  • 1. The Hippodrome Square
  • 2. Blue Mosque
  • 3. Hagia Sophia
  • 4. The Grand Bazaar
  • 5. Topkapi Palace
  • 6. Little Hagia Sophia Mosque

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