See the highlights of Istanbul in one single day. With this small group tour you will see the top sights of Istanbul with the accompany of your officially licensed tour guide.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
✓ Small Group Tour
✓ Officially Licensed Tour Guide
✓ Skip-the-line Entry to Museums
✗ Transportation
✗ Lunch (1-hour lunch break during tour)
✗ Museum Tickets
WHAT TO EXPECT
1. Hippodrome
Hippodrome is where the chariot races were held in the Roman Empire times.
2. Blue Mosque
Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I, Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale. The blue shade of the 27.000 pieces of Iznik quart tiles give the mosque it’s popular name and 6 towering minarets give its uniquely recognizable structure.
3. Hagia Sophia Mosque
See the beautiful Hagia Sophia, admire the great blend of Christian and Islamic influences with beautiful interior of mosaics and significant history.
4. Topkapi Palace
More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, it was the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for almost 400 years long. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of Oriental architecture which houses exhibits of art, books, jewels, plates, costumes, the Treasury and the Holy Relics.
5. Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar and the Spice Market are two colorful indoor bazaars and have lots of shops offering a variety of spices, rugs, purses, flavored teas, jackets, Turkish delight, nuts, as well as ceramics and small souvenirs.
ADDITIONAL INFO
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and replaced with Arasta Bazaar. Children aged 11 and under can visit museums free of charge. Please make sure that you have passport copies of children as you have to verify their ages at museums. Annual Closing Dates of all museums and bazaars in Istanbul as follows: January 1 – New Year, Ramadan/Eid Celebrations, October 29 – Republic Day.
CANCELLATION POLICY
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
• Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
• Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
