Istanbul Highlights Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Cisterns and More!

In this tour you will start the tour with German Fauntain, gift of Kaiser Wilhelm. Blue Mosque, magnicifent marvel of Ottoman period. Hagia Sophia the church of Divine Wisdom recently operating as a mosque. Hippodrome Square where Romans used to hold horse chariot races and monuments remaining; Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine. Only for this tour! Your guide will welcome you to two Cisterns: Basilica Cistern & Nakkas Cistern; give details of Romans’ hidden gems and how Constantinople used to look in 1200 AD and get a demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts. Enjoy your included 3 course lunch with best choices from Turkish cuisine: mixed kebab or vegetarian options. Your tour will come to an end in world's most famous historical Grand Bazaar, with over 4000 shops. Join and indulge in Istanbul, with a small group of max ten travellers per tour. Ask away your questions about Istanbul's culture, way of living and learn much more with professional tour guides!

1. 1

   German Fountain

   15 min

   This is going to be start point of the tour!

2. 2

   Blue Mosque

   40 min

   Blue mosque (Sultanahmet mosque)

3. 3

   Basilica Cistern

   45 min

   Largest water cistern in Istanbul dating 6th centey A.D. Currently operating as a museum.(entry fees are inculded)

4. 4

   Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

   1 hour

   Church of Divine Wisdom/ Largest church of 6th century A.D. (currently operating as museum half a Mosque )

5. 5

   Hippodrome

   15 min

   One of the biggest Horse Chariot arenas in the word with the cappacity of 100 thosend spectators.

6. 6

   Obelisk of Theodosius

   15 min

   Egyptian Obeslisk brought into Hippodrome of Constantinople in 4th century.

7. 7

   Serpent Column

   10 min

   Monument of victory of Greek Persian war!

8. 8

   Walled Obelisk

   10 min

   Central obelisk of Roman Hippodrome square and the higgest with the hight of 32 metres.

9. 9

   Cistern Art Gallery

   30 min

   Nakkas Cistern, Cistern which use to supply water to Boucheleon Palace / Exibition of Constantinople in 1200 A.D. (admisson inculuded)

10. 10

    Nakkas Oriental Rugs & Textiles

    30 min

    Carpet demonstration. Admisson included.

11. 11

    Stop 11

    1 hour

    3 Course lunch. Soup of the day with mezes and Salad mixed kebab platter tastes of 5 diffenrt Turkish Kebabs or vegeterian 4 options. Dessert / Turkish tea + Water All the meals and drinks are included.

12. 12

    Divanyolu Street

    10 min

    Imperial Council Road.

13. 13

    Grand Bazaar

    1 hour

    Worlds largest covered Bazaar with 4 thousand shops layed on 66 streets. Transfer hub for silk and spice road in the history living marvel of Istanbul. (on sundays Arasta Bazaar as alternative)

14. 14

    Column of Constantine

    10 min

    Column of Constantine

15. 15

    Nuruosmaniye Camii

    10 min

    Visit from outside, First baroque Mosque I'm istanbul

• 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
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Ladies best bring a head scarf (if not available, it can be arranged during the tour)

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.