Istanbul Classics and Highlights: Full Day with Lunch | 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours 20 minutes

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  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Entrance fee of Topkapı Palace and Hagia Irene
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses

Overview

*** Special Offer If you buy our ‘Must – See Istanbul 1 +2 Half Day Afternoon Tour’, lunch will be included. We strongly advise you our Turkish Coffee Experiment (Cooking, Tasting) Half Day Tour in order to enrich your Istanbul holiday! 17 million people call Istanbul as their home, so it can be a little overwhelming for a new visitor. This full day private tour will give you the opportunity to see all breathtaking monuments in Istanbul. -Our first must see stops are the two monuments which are Hagia Sophia Mosque and Blue Mosque. - Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar will be coming next. Stepping back in time to a world of sultans and harems in Topkapi Palace, and then watch local artists making handicrafts in the Grand Bazaar. - Hagia Eirene which is the oldest church of Eastern Rome will be visited. It is located in the outer courtyard of Topkapi Palace. -We end our tour at Sogukcesme Street (Soguk means cold in English and Cesme means Fountain in English)

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  • Hagia Sophia Moschee

    Hagia Sophia is the former Greek Orthodox patriarchal cathedral, an imperial mosque during Ottoman Period, a museum since 1935 until 2020, and recently has been turned back into a mosque. Built in 537 AD at the beginning of the Middle Ages, it was famous in particular for its massive dome. It was the world's largest building and an engineering marvel of its time. It is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture and is said to have "changed the history of architecture”.

    1 hour

  • German Fountain

    The gift of Kaiser Wilhelm II to the Sultan. You will listen the stories of this liaison with the orient.

    15 minutes

  • Hippodrome

    Hippodrome of Constantinople, the center of Byzantine civic life, from political and theological controversies to chariot races and riots. The word hippodrome comes from the Greek hippos, horse, and dromos, path or way. For this reason, it is sometimes also called Atmeydanı ("Horse Square") in Turkish.

    30 minutes

  • Blue Mosque

    Blue Mosque is a historical mosque located in historical peninsula of Istanbul. It was constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I. The complex contains Ahmed's tomb, a madrasah and a hospice. Hand-painted blue tiles adorn the mosque’s interior walls, and at night the mosque is bathed in blue as lights frame the mosque’s five main domes, six minarets and eight secondary domes. It sits next to the Hagia Sophia, another popular masterpiece of the city.

    30 minutes

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    You will have lunch in Deraliye Ottoman Cuisine Restaurant

    1 hour

  • Grand Bazaar

    As one the world’s largest covered markets, the Grand Bazaar is home to thousands of shops and stalls spread over nearly 60 blocks. Find the best places to shop in this mystical maze as your local guide introduces to you its best traders and helps you to bag a few bargains!

    1 hour

  • Hagia Irene Museum

    Hagia Irene located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace is the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire.

    30 minutes

  • TopkapI Palace

    The Topkapı Palace or the Seraglio, is a large museum in Istanbul, Turkey. In the 15th century, it served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans. Construction began in 1459, ordered by Mehmed the Conqueror, six years after the conquest of Constantinople. Topkapı was originally called the "New Palace" to distinguish it from the Old Palace in Beyazıt Square. It was given the name Topkapı, meaning Cannon Gate, in the 19th century. The complex was expanded over the centuries, with major renovations after the 1509 earthquake and the 1665 fire. The palace complex consists of four main courtyards and many smaller buildings. Female members of the Sultan's family lived in the harem, and leading state officials, including the Grand vizier, held meetings in the Imperial Council building. After the 17th century, Topkapı gradually lost its importance.

    2 hours

  • Sogukcesme Sokak

    The street between Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace, full of historical houses

    15 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday.

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Definitely Worth It!

Published on Feb, 2020

John (Can) the tour guide made the whole experience worthwhile. He was funny and very knowledgeable about Istanbul's history.

ISTANBUL WALKING TOUR

Published on Jan, 2020

It was an excellent trip, Guide Mr Littfik was very knowledgeable person, friendly and down to earth person, we all enjoyed the trip, he has taken us local restaurant for lunch it was amazing. we recommend this Istanbul walking tour which covers most of the main attractions.

ISTANBUL WALKING TOUR

Published on Jan, 2020

It was an excellent tour, guide was super ,very knowledgeable person, we recommend this tour which covers most of the main attractions

Istanbul tour

Published on Oct, 2019

Great outing with Oguzhan Ceylan (Ozzy) of Istanbul Walks. He was informative and entertaining at the same time. We took our time at each venue and was never rushed. Lunch served at Osmani was delicious - just like home cooked food with many dishes to choose from. We enjoyed the friendly service here as well. Highly recommended!

Easy way to see highlights

Published on Aug, 2019

The Istanbul Small-Group Walking Tour is an easy way to see the highlights Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. Becareful, the palace is closed on Tuesday and when I found out, they changed the tour date for me. We stayed at the palace after the tour so we could see the harmen that's extra. The lunch was delicious.

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