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8 Hour
Tour Detail
Highlights:
– Ancient Hippodrome
– Blue Mosque
– Topkapi Palace
– Hagia Sophia
– Grand Bazaar
Description:
Your private guide will meet you at Istanbul ( Galata ) port or your hotel with a sign that reads "Your Name" at any time you prefer. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on two continents and has been the capital of three great empires - Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman - for more than 2,000 years.
Our tour will begin at Hippodrome Square, where chariot races and Byzantine riots took place during the Roman and Byzantine periods. A short walk away, we will reach Hagia Sophia, which was built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I, and the Blue Mosque, famous for its beautiful blue Iznik tiles. We will continue our walk to Topkapi Palace, which served not only as the residence of the Ottoman sultans but also as the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. We will visit the Topkapi Palace, including the weapons section.
Afterwards, we will visit the Grand Bazaar, which is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops that attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. It was opened in 1461 and is well-known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops.
We will then drive back to the port, where our services will come to an end.
Payment Conditions:
You DO NOT have to make pre-payment during your reservation process. You can do the payment at the end of your tour either in cash (USD - Euro - Turkish Lira) or Credit card (Visa or Mastercard)
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A truly memorable day in Istanbul! The guide was passionate about the city's history and shared it with enthusiasm. Walking through the Hippodrome Square and visiting the historic sites like Hagia Sophia left us in awe. The Grand Bazaar was a sensory delight. Worth every penny! We cannot thank Tour of Istanbul Company enough for the exceptional service provided.