istanbul Sightseeing Tour · Acetes Travel
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Istanbul Sightseeing Tour

Highlights
  • istanbul sightseeing tour
  • Marvel at the Byzantine architecture of Hagia Sophia
  • See the tiles that give the 17th-century Blue Mosque its name
  • Visit the Grand Bazaar, a winding covered market
  • Learn about the history of the Hippodrome

Free Services in this Activity

Entrance fees Entrance fees mentioned on the itinerary
Live Tour Guide Certified Live Tour Guide, English
Pickup included Hotel Pick-Up / Hotel Drop-off (from centrally located hotels)
Sightseeing Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Obelisks, Grand Bazaar
Tour Details

Visit Hagia Sophia :
6th century of the magnificent Hagia Sophia museum, the historical peninsula's most famous and most visited. Mozaik and our day and age the work's structure where you can admire the dome in size which amazed even human, Blue Mosque and is located a few steps from the Basilica Cistern.

Visit the Blue Mosque :
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque or Sultan Ahmet Mosque is a historic mosque located in İstanbul. Turkey's Historic Centre. A popular tourist site. Sultan Ahmed Mosque continues as a mosque today with men kneeling in prayer on the mosque's lush red carpet after the call to prayer. Construction of the Blue Mosque, as it is popularly known, was built between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I. Its Külliye contains Ahmed's tomb, a madrasah, and a hospice. Magnificent hand-painted blue tiles adorn the mosque's interior walls and at night the mosque is bathed in blue as lights frame the mosque's five main domes, six minarets, and eight secondary domes.

Next stop Hippodrome and Obelisks :
Hippodrome means square for horses. The Hippodrome was built by Roman Emperor Septimius Severus towards the end of the 2nc century and it was extended to an immense size by Constantine the Great. Some historians claim that it could seat thirty thousand spectators, while others put the figure at sixty thousand. The main attraction was the two or four-horse chariot races. In Roman and Byzantine times, the Hippodrome served as the city's main meeting, entertainment, and sports center until the 10th century. Also you will see Obelisk of Theodosius, German Fountain at Hippodrome

Shopping opportunity in Grand Covered Bazaar:
The Grand Bazaar (Turkish: Kapalıçarşı, meaning ‘Covered Market’ also Buyuk Carsi meaning Grand Market’ in istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. In 2014 it was listed among world's most-visited tourist attractions with 91,250,000 annual visitors. The Grand Bazar at istanbul is often regarded as one of the first shopping malls of the world. You can buy Carpets and Kilims, Food and Spices, Meerschaum, Antiques, Textiles, Boutique Wares, Pottery, Jewelry

Includes & Excludes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Local guide.
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach.
  • Personal expenses
  • Beverages
  • Tips
Important Info
  • Please note that pickup and drop-off is only available for hotels on the European side of the city center (Sultanahmet, Kabatas, Taksim, Şişhane, Karaköy, Sirkeci, Yenikapı, Laleli, Pera, Şişli, Nişantaşı, Aksaray, Eninönü, Cemberlitaş, Beyazıt, Harbiye, Beyoğlu)
  • Please note that pickup time is approximate and depends on your hotel's location. It may be half an hour later than the stated starting time
  • Dress Code: Comfortable athletic clothing.
  • Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking.
  • Children 5-8 years old %30 discounted / 0-4 years free of charge.
  • This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

Visit Hagia Sophia : 6th century of the magnificent Hagia Sophia museum, the historical peninsula's most famous and most visited. Mozaik and our day and age the work's structure where you can admire the dome in size which amazed even human, Blue Mosque and is located a few steps from the Basilica Cistern.

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