Istanbul: Guided Sightseeing Tour With Lunch
ID: GYG337731-602066
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in the rich history, heritage, and culture of Istanbul on this full-day tour of the city. Learn about the cultural treasures left over from the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires from your knowledgeable guide.
Experience the perfect immersion to the wonderful history and culture of Istanbul with this comprehensive sightseeing tour of the busy city.
In the morning, get picked up at your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle, then immediately head off to the Blue Mosque, which is also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and check out the blue tiles of the interior that gave the mosque its current name.
Next, spend some time shopping for memorable souvenirs at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s largest covered markets, before you rest and recharge with a delicious lunch at an authentic Turkish restaurant.
In the afternoon, explore famous sites that were preserved from the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires and learn fascinating facts and stories from your English-speaking guide.
Stop by the Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest palace in the world, along with the Tombs of the Sultans in Hagia Sofia. See several small buildings that look like miniature mosques and contain lavishly decorated tombs of five different sultans and their extended families.
Next, cross the busy Galata Bridge, which has restaurants and cafes underneath it open all day and night, to get to the Golden Horn, a magnificent inlet bordered by city's domes and mosques.
Finally, stop at Leander's Tower, one of the most iconic images of Istanbul, before you get dropped off back at your accommodation.
Highlights
- Explore Istanbul's most popular landmarks, including the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and the Hippodrome
- Spend some time shopping for souvenirs at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's largest covered market
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at an authentic Turkish restaurant
- See the heart of the Old City
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. On this day of the week, the visit will be replaced with a trip to a shop selling authentic Turkish goods.
• Because of the noon prayer on Fridays, you will only visit the outside of the Blue Mosque on Friday mornings.
• Travelers will be given free time to explore the Grand Bazaar on their own.
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Please be ready in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time
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.
