Sights during the tour
✓ Blue Mosque
✓ Hippodrome
✓ St. Sophia
✓ Topkapi Palace
✓ Grand Bazaar

You will be met by your guide at the Istanbul Galataport, where you will begin your Private Istanbul Tour. First we will visit the “Sultan Ahmet Square”, the heart of the “Old City” from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.

Blue Mosque, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.

St. Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.

Hippodrome, center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome.

Topkapı Palace The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury and miniatures are displaying.

Grand Covered Bazaar, Most attractive shopping center and biggest “souk” in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jeweler, gold, carpets, leatherwear and souvenirs.

Once the tour has finished you will be returned to the Istanbul Galataport.

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Closed: Topkapi Palace on Tuesday, Grand Covered Bazaar on Sunday, Blue Mosque on Friday
Includes: Pick up & drop-off at Istanbul Galataport, Professional licensed Tour guide.
Excluding: Transportation, Entrance fees, Meals.
Note: Walking or Public Transport is more convenient.