Istanbul City Tour: Byzantine & Ottoman Istanbul Small-Group Day Tour City, Historical and Theme Tours

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Istanbul City Tour: Byzantine & Ottoman Istanbul Small-Group Day Tour

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About this experience

✔ Health & safety measures apply
✔ Small group experience
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 7 hours
STARTING TIME: 9.00 am
MEETING POINT: Your hotel or Cruise
LANGUAGES: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Russian
MOBILE TICKET: Use your phone or print your ticket
OPENING SEASONS: All year round, daily
CUT OFF TIME: 24 hours
WHO CAN COME: Istanbul city tour is suitable for everyone. Wheelchair accessible tour

Overview

Join an Istanbul city tour and explore the magnificent masterpieces of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires on a full-day private sightseeing tour. Journey through Istanbul’s amazing past and discover its iconic attractions including Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, noble Hagia Sophia, and the Hippodrome once used for chariot races. End your Istanbul city tour in the Grand Bazaar haggling for souvenirs.

◾ Explore the beautiful Blue Mosque and admire the majesticIznik tiles
◾ Visit Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman sultans
◾ Discover Istanbul’s greatest architectural masterpiece, Hagia Sophia
◾ Buy your souvenirs in the covered Grand Bazaar of Istanbul

About this experience

✔ Health & safety measures apply

✔ Small group experience

✔ No booking fees



DURATION: 7 hours

STARTING TIME: 9.00 am

MEETING POINT: Your hotel or Cruise

LANGUAGES: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Russian

MOBILE TICKET: Use your phone or print your ticket

OPENING SEASONS: All year round, daily

CUT OFF TIME: 24 hours

WHO CAN COME: Istanbul city tour is suitable for everyone. Wheelchair accessible tour

Description - What to expect

Spend a day exploring the most important historical, cultural, and religious monuments of imperial Istanbul. Meet your guide and join a small group to enjoy a day tour of Istanbul’s iconic Ottoman and Byzantine highlights.



◾ Istanbul city tour Itinerary

Hippodrome: The former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi, and the fountain of Willhelm II.



Blue Mosque: One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th-century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.



Topkapi Palace: The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family.



Hagia Sophia: The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times. One of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.



Grand Bazaar: In addition to its historical importance, Grand Bazaar will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewelry, leather, and souvenirs.



Transportation back to your cruise ship or your hotel

Free Cancellation

Free cancellation is available for this Istanbul City Tour up to 48 hours before the start of the experience

What's included, what's not

✔ Hotel or Cruise Pickup & Drop-off service
✔ Your guide
✔ Entrance fees
✔ Local taxes and service charges
✖ Food and drink

Health and safety

✔ Provider complies with local legislation and applicable health recommendations with regard to Covid-19 prevention measures

Description - What to expect

Spend a day exploring the most important historical, cultural, and religious monuments of imperial Istanbul. Meet your guide and join a small group to enjoy a day tour of Istanbul’s iconic Ottoman and Byzantine highlights.

◾ Istanbul city tour Itinerary
Hippodrome: The former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi, and the fountain of Willhelm II.

Blue Mosque: One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th-century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.

Topkapi Palace: The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family.

Hagia Sophia: The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times. One of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.

Grand Bazaar: In addition to its historical importance, Grand Bazaar will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewelry, leather, and souvenirs.

Transportation back to your cruise ship or your hotel