What to expect
Joining this one-day tour of Istanbul, you can expect unforgettable impressions from sightseeing under the guidance of a guide. It starts in the morning with a transfer from the hotel to the city center. To make your day smoother and more informative, you will have a professional guide who will inform you about each of the sites.
The first place worth visiting is Sultanahmet Square, which is home to many attractions and monuments. During your stay in this square, expect to see the German Fountain, the Column of Constantine, the Serpent Column, and the Egyptian Obelisk. After spending time there, you will head to the Blue Mosque, which is one of the most important places of worship in the country. It is especially known for its interior design: the walls are decorated with blue tiles. Next to it stands the infamous Hagia Sophia. This impressive structure used to be a church and was built to surpass the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem.
The one-day tour continues with a visit to the infamous Grand Bazaar of Istanbul. The labyrinthine bazaar is full of shops and stalls selling all kinds of goods, local delicacies, and street food. Don't rush, haggle and buy cool souvenirs. After a vigorous lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the tombs of the sultans. They are located in buildings similar to mosques, and inside you can see the sarcophagus of 5 sultans and their family members. A tour of Istanbul will never be complete without a visit to the majestic Topkapi Palace.
During the Ottoman Empire, this building served as a mansion for some sultans. Today it is a museum with an extraordinary collection of art, jewelry, household items, and costumes of that era. Our tour of Istanbul ends in the afternoon with a transfer back to your hotel. By that time, expect that you will be full of interesting information and charmed by the beauty of Istanbul.
• Witness the history of the Ottoman and Byzantine eras in Turkey during a full-day guided tour of Istanbul in the Sultanahmet district.
• On a comfortable air-conditioned bus, visit such major attractions as Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, and the Hagia Sophia Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Hone your negotiation skills in the lively atmosphere of one of the world's largest covered markets, where the Grand Bazaar is located.
• Enjoy fascinating stories about the sultans, their harems, and other parts of Istanbul from your multilingual and friendly local guide.
Prices include
• Hotel transfer (round trip)
• Fully air-conditioned bus
• Guide services
• Walking tour
• Lunch
Prices do not include
• Drinks
• Entrance fee (+1500 lira to Topkapi Palace).
Don't forget
• Witness the history of the Ottoman and Byzantine eras in Turkey during a full-day guided tour of Istanbul in the Sultanahmet district.
• On a comfortable air-conditioned bus, visit such major attractions as Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, and the Hagia Sophia Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Hone your negotiation skills in the lively atmosphere of one of the world's largest covered markets, where the Grand Bazaar is located.
• Enjoy fascinating stories about the sultans, their harems, and other parts of Istanbul from your multilingual and friendly local guide.
