Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia & More: Istanbul City Tour Istanbul City Tour with Pick-up from Central Hotels
ID: GYG1083-1083
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Admire Istanbul's main attractions on this full-day guided tour. From history to shopping, this sightseeing tour offers an authentic Istanbul experience.
This full-day sightseeing tour of Istanbul provides a perfect introduction to the city that straddles Europe and Asia.
When Istanbul was known as Constantinople, it was the capital of the Roman Empire and the wealthiest metropolis in Europe. On this city tour you’ll visit Istanbul’s 4 most important historic sites with a local guide.
The Blue Mosque is an iconic monument in both the Turkish and Islamic worlds. The stunning structure was built in the classical Ottoman style, and features 6 towering minarets and 260 windows that provide illumination for its vast inner chamber that is lined with more than 20,000 Iznik tiles.
In the 6th century, the Hagia Sophia was built by the Emperor Justinian. After the Ottoman conquest, it was converted to a mosque and later converted into a museum, featuring many beautiful Byzantine mosaics.
One of the largest and oldest palaces in the world, Topkapi is the crown jewel of the Ottoman Empire. With its treasury and exotic buildings overlooking the Golden Horn, walking Topkapi's grounds offers gorgeous views of the city and the nearby Bosphorus.
You’ll have time to shop at the Grand Bazaar – its 58 streets are lined with more than 4,000 shops. It is one of the world's largest covered markets, and is particularly known for its jewelry, leather, pottery, spices, and carpets.
Highlights
- Visit the Blue Mosque, a stunning example of Ottoman architecture
- Feast your eyes on the Hagia Sophia, one of Turkey’s most important museums
- Marvel at the grandeur of Topkapi Palace
- Shop at the massive Grand Bazaar
- Discover the amazing underground Basilica Cistern
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The local tour provider reserves the right to change the tour itinerary due to unexpected circumstances such as museum closures, holidays, strikes, weather conditions, and other events.
• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays. The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Additional time will be spent at the other locations on these days.
• The Blue Mosque is being renovated until end of 2020 so some parts of the ceiling might be temporarily covered.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick-up is available for centrally located Istanbul hotels.
For the city center hotels: Guest should call the local supplier to get their exact pick-up time. The pick-up times will also be send by fax or e-mail to the hotels the day before tour departure date.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
