Small Group Tour - Monuments of Istanbul (Half Day Afternoon)

4 h
Small Group
Half Day
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Stop At: Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets,

built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Hippodrome (At Meydani), Istanbul Turkey

Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Grand Bazaar Jewelers, Alemdar Mah. Bab-I Ali Cad. Guran Han No:34 D. 4 Fatih, Istanbul 34110 Turkey

Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world

with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.

(Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)


Duration: 1 hour

Included
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup (selected city center hotels only)
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Please confirm your reservation for pick up time and your hotel details
  • Printed voucher is required
  • Hagia Sophia Closed on Mondays and replaced with Underground Cistern
  • Grand Covered Bazaar is closed on Sundays and replaced with and authantic shops around Grand Bazaar
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
80%