Classic Istanbul Old City Walking Tour
Classic Istanbul Old City Walking Tour
Maximum number of tourists: 20
Price per tour: 130 USD
Duration: 8 hours
Distance: 7 km
Tour by: Mustafa Tanribilir (Date: 02.09.2013)
Price per tour: 130 USD
Duration: 8 hours
Distance: 7 km
Tour by: Mustafa Tanribilir (Date: 02.09.2013)
Tour description
This is a full day tour schedule in the old town where is now known as Sultanahmet area. This place is buzzing with history! Many of the historical sites are located in Sultanahmet making it easy to walk around and see all within a day. There is so much to see, hear, eat, buy, take in...I will meet you at your hotel at 09:00 and the tour finishes at around 17:00.
The highlights we will see are:
*Blue Mosque: one of the most popular mosques of the city that was built in 1616, still active and popular with its original tiles.
*Hippodrome: the center of the sportive events such as chariot races, athletics and political activities of the old city. Today it’s still possible to see the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, German Fountain, Constantin Obelisk decorating the Hippodrome.
*Hagia Sophia: it was constructed by the Byzantines between 532-537 A.D. and was the biggest church of the Byzantines. When Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Empire, it was converted into a mosque. Now it’s a museum.
*Basilica Cistern: This is an amazing underground reservoir with a haunting, mysterious atmosphere built by the Byzantines in 532 A.D. used to store water for the Great Palace and other buildings. Its roof is supported by 336 columns arranged in 12 rows.
*Lunch time in a local restaurant (if requested).
*Topkapi Palace: this extraordinary and mystic palace was the residence of the Ottoman Sultans built in 1460ies and was the center of the Ottoman might for about 400 years.It is a typical example of Ottoman architecture and the rooms exhibit rich collections. The palace gives you a great view across the Bosphorus.
*Grand Bazaar: it was the largest covered market of the world built by the Ottomans in this city with more than 66 streets and 4000 shops where you can find various souvenirs, clothes, rugs, antiques, jewellery etc. in an authentic oriental atmosphere.
***PLEASE NOTE:
The tour excludes;
Lunch
Entrance fees
Personal needs
***Hagia Sophia is closed on Monday.
***Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday.
***Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday.
The highlights we will see are:
*Blue Mosque: one of the most popular mosques of the city that was built in 1616, still active and popular with its original tiles.
*Hippodrome: the center of the sportive events such as chariot races, athletics and political activities of the old city. Today it’s still possible to see the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, German Fountain, Constantin Obelisk decorating the Hippodrome.
*Hagia Sophia: it was constructed by the Byzantines between 532-537 A.D. and was the biggest church of the Byzantines. When Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Empire, it was converted into a mosque. Now it’s a museum.
*Basilica Cistern: This is an amazing underground reservoir with a haunting, mysterious atmosphere built by the Byzantines in 532 A.D. used to store water for the Great Palace and other buildings. Its roof is supported by 336 columns arranged in 12 rows.
*Lunch time in a local restaurant (if requested).
*Topkapi Palace: this extraordinary and mystic palace was the residence of the Ottoman Sultans built in 1460ies and was the center of the Ottoman might for about 400 years.It is a typical example of Ottoman architecture and the rooms exhibit rich collections. The palace gives you a great view across the Bosphorus.
*Grand Bazaar: it was the largest covered market of the world built by the Ottomans in this city with more than 66 streets and 4000 shops where you can find various souvenirs, clothes, rugs, antiques, jewellery etc. in an authentic oriental atmosphere.
***PLEASE NOTE:
The tour excludes;
Lunch
Entrance fees
Personal needs
***Hagia Sophia is closed on Monday.
***Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday.
***Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday.
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