Istanbul: 6-Hour Highlights Tour Highlights of Istanbul Small Group Walking Tour
ID: GYG128828-191480
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Visit inside the Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Orient Express train station, a walk on Galata bridge, Spice Bazaar. See and learn about the Roman Hippodrome, German Fountain, Constantine’s Column, and enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch.
This is a fully guided tour inside the Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Orient Express train station, Galata Bridge and Spice Bazaar.
Along the way, stop to hear the stories of the Roman Hippodrome (including the Egyptian Obelisk and Serpent Column German Fountain), mausoleums of Ottoman sultans and Constantine’s Column. Learn about the famous Orient Express.
Take a break for lunch and enjoy traditional Turkish cuisine in a friendly setting at a nontouristy restaurant where your gourmet guide will choose some memorable food for you. Please note the itinerary will change slightly on certain days due to changes in the opening hours.
Highlights
- Cover Istanbul's most popular sites with the company of a professional licensed guide on a fully guided tour
- Visit Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Orient Express train station, Galata Bridge and Spice Bazaar
- Hear the stories of the Roman Hippodrome (including Egyptian Obelisk and Serpent Column German Fountain) and Constantine’s Column along the way
- Learn about the famous Orient Express, walk along the Galata Bridge and watch the local fishermen
- Sit at a local shop at the 400-year-old market and sample the local products
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that the Hagia Sofia will close on Mondays. It will be substituted with Topkapı Palace for those who join the tour on Monday
• Topkapı Palace ticket will be included with the tour price but the harem section ( 35 TL extra)will not
• Please bring the ID of your kids who are age 12 or below
• Please be ready at the meeting point at tour starting time
• This tour involves entering mosques. Ladies and gentlemen will be required to dress appropriately by covering their shoulders and ensure coverage past their knees. Ladies will need to cover their heads. Scarfs will be available at the mosque, but feel free to bring your own scarf to use. In addition, for your convenience it will be best to wear shoes that are easy to remove
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Fuego Cafe & Restaurant
Alemdar mah.
Incili Cavus Sokak. No: 15A
Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34110.
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
