1 day tour

Best Of Istanbul City Guided Tour

$ 105 .71 USD

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Best Of Istanbul City Guided Tour

This tour includes:

Guide

Licensed Tour Guide during the Tours

Transport

Transportation with A/C minivans

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  • Day 1 Best Of Istanbul City Guided Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Best Of Istanbul City Guided Tour

      Meet your private tour guide in your hotel or port and start your Istanbul tour with the highlights of the city;


      The 8-hour excursion starts with a pick-up from your Istanbul hotel or port and a walk through the lively streets of Turkeyโ€™s largest city to visit the dramatic former basilica of the Hagia Sophia, great architectural beauty, and an important monument during the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.


      For many centuries, this was the largest church in the world, and it still boasts the 4th largest dome after St. Paulโ€™s in London, St. Peterโ€™s in Rome, and the Duomo in Florence. Dedicated to the Hagia Sophia or โ€˜divine wisdomโ€™, it is one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture.Move on to the Blue Mosque, more officially known as the Sultanahmet Mosque. The mosqueโ€™s striking blue tiles give it its more common name and make it one of Istanbulโ€™s most iconic attractions. Located close to Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Mosque was considered the Supreme Imperial Mosque in Istanbul.Continue to Topkapi Palace, a relic of the glory days of the great Ottoman Empire. The former palace boasted a population of about 4,000 people at its peak and was home to 25 sultans over a period of 400 years. Located on a promontory overlooking the Golden Horn, it sits in tranquil gardens that provide shade from the blazing heat of the summer. Pop into the museum to see the gorgeous Iznik tiles and the ornate stateroom of the harem, among other attractions.You will also visit the Hippodrome, the former circus built in 203 AD by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus. Three monuments from the original building remain, including the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column, and the Constantine Column. You will also pause to look at the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, made from 8 marble columns.Your day wonโ€™t be complete, however, without a visit to the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. With hundreds of small handcraft shops selling everything from handmade carpets to Turkish coffee, the atmosphere is electric, and itโ€™s a great place to try out your bargaining skills.



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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 60 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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