Old City&Bosphorus Tour Combo : Explore the iconic monuments with private guide
5 h
Private
With guide
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hippodrome (At Meydani), Istanbul Turkey
The tour will start in the ancient Hippodrome which was once the beating hearth of the Constantinople. This arena was used for chariots racings and hundreds and thousands of people would entertain themselves watching the chariot racings, wild animal shows , dancers and acrobats.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
From there we will make our way to the Blue Mosque to visit one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques famous for its six minarets and 17th century handmade blue tiles.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Next stop will be one of the most iconic buildings in the world :Breathtakingly beautiful and grandiose Hagia Sophia. It is the place where Christianity meets Islam. Originally built as a church in the sixth century AD and then converted into a mosque following the Ottoman conquest it has been the symbol of civilisation and culture . Surely no visit to Istanbul is complete without Hagia Sophia .
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Grand Bazaar Jewelers, Alemdar Mah. Bab-I Ali Cad. Guran Han No:34 D. 4 Fatih, Istanbul 34110 Turkey
From the Hagia Sophia we will continue our journey to the famous and authentic Grand Bazaar which is unique to Istanbul. It is the oldest shopping mall in the world and a paradise for the ones who especially appreciate traditional textiles, tiles and much more with its more than 4000 shops. The tour will continue in the backstreets of the Grand bazaar walking downhill up until the spice market.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkey
Spice market which is full of inviting aromas will be a feast for your eyes with its colorfull , fragrant spices and Turkish delights .
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bosphorus Cruise, Istanbul 34126 Turkey
Last but not least we will take a public ferry along the Bosphorus to make the Istanbul experience unforgettable. It is the best way to see Istanbul in all its glory with its beautiful skyline , Ottoman palaces and yalıs ,castles and much more.
At the end of the cruise we will be back in Eminönü pier and end of our tour. Hope to see you all next time.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Galata Koprusu, Kemankes Karamustafa Pasa Mahallesi Beyoglu, Istanbul 34425 Turkey
This points offers travellers a great panorama of the old town.
Duration: 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hippodrome (At Meydani), Istanbul Turkey
The tour will start in the ancient Hippodrome which was once the beating hearth of the Constantinople. This arena was used for chariots racings and hundreds and thousands of people would entertain themselves watching the chariot racings, wild animal shows , dancers and acrobats.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
From there we will make our way to the Blue Mosque to visit one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques famous for its six minarets and 17th century handmade blue tiles.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Next stop will be one of the most iconic buildings in the world :Breathtakingly beautiful and grandiose Hagia Sophia. It is the place where Christianity meets Islam. Originally built as a church in the sixth century AD and then converted into a mosque following the Ottoman conquest it has been the symbol of civilisation and culture . Surely no visit to Istanbul is complete without Hagia Sophia .
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Grand Bazaar Jewelers, Alemdar Mah. Bab-I Ali Cad. Guran Han No:34 D. 4 Fatih, Istanbul 34110 Turkey
From the Hagia Sophia we will continue our journey to the famous and authentic Grand Bazaar which is unique to Istanbul. It is the oldest shopping mall in the world and a paradise for the ones who especially appreciate traditional textiles, tiles and much more with its more than 4000 shops. The tour will continue in the backstreets of the Grand bazaar walking downhill up until the spice market.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkey
Spice market which is full of inviting aromas will be a feast for your eyes with its colorfull , fragrant spices and Turkish delights .
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bosphorus Cruise, Istanbul 34126 Turkey
Last but not least we will take a public ferry along the Bosphorus to make the Istanbul experience unforgettable. It is the best way to see Istanbul in all its glory with its beautiful skyline , Ottoman palaces and yalıs ,castles and much more.
At the end of the cruise we will be back in Eminönü pier and end of our tour. Hope to see you all next time.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Galata Koprusu, Kemankes Karamustafa Pasa Mahallesi Beyoglu, Istanbul 34425 Turkey
This points offers travellers a great panorama of the old town.
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup (centrally located hotels only)
- Private guiding service
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Entrance Tickets/Admission Fees
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
- Entry/Admission - Bosphorus Cruise
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Dress code is smart casual
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays between the November 1st and March 31st so the Museum visit will be replaced withe Basilica cistern.
- The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
80%
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