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

Istanbul, Turkeyby Oguzhan Ceylan

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 100 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

This tour is a must in Istanbul with a small group (10 people max) with all the tickets included! We start from German Fountain- a gift of Kaiser Wilhelm next to Roman Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organised and take place. Blue Mosque the only mosque with six minarets. Next, you will see the. Hagia Sophia - The Church of Divine Wisdom is the highlight of this day. Following the visits you will be guided to Nakkas Cistern and presented to a presentation of old Istanbul and demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts and Grand Bazaar for thousand of shops. Magnificent Topkapı Museum is the big one, the most important museum of Turkey and Balkan Peninsula. First, second, third and fourth courtyards; the Audience Hall, Treasury, gardens, kiosks. Hagia Irene Church. Your lunch will be served en route in a local and authentic restaurant where you will be able to taste various types of local tastes. To see these things with a great guide. Well, you will never be quite the same again.

What's included

  • Topkapı palace + Harem + Hagia Irene (Combine Tickets)Included! ’$62 USD’
  • Bottled water
  • 3 course lunch (mixed kebab meal or vegetarian)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • English Speaking Professional Tour Guide
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Hagia Sophia Ticket Included! ‘$28.5 USD’
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    German Fountain

    15 min

    In hippodrome square built in late Ottoman period sent by German king Whilliam the 2nd.

  2. 2

    Blue Mosque

    45 min

    Free entrance. Most visited mosque of Istanbul dating 1616 and every detail of this beautiful structure.

  3. 3

    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    30 min

    Entry admission fees for Hagia Sophia €25 is included in the tour price!

  4. 4

    Obelisk of Theodosius

    15 min

    In between Ibrahim Pasha palace and Blue Mosque 35 hundred years old of an masterpecie and its dept history will be given by your guide.

  5. 5

    Serpent Column

    15 min

    24 hundred years of history brouth to Constantiople in 4rt century

  6. 6

    Hippodrome

    15 min

    Hippodrome was built for the biggest entertainment of roman citizens.

  7. 7

    Nakkas Oriental Rugs & Textiles

    20 min

    Naklibent cistern with exhibition of Ancient Constantinople and Hippodrome ruins. Constantinople in 1200 AD Exhibition. Demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts.

  8. 8

    Grand Bazaar

    1 hour

    4 thousand shops and 62 streets

  9. 9

    Stop 9

    1 hour

    Lunch break in well known restaurant nearby Blue Mosque, Tamara restaurant Soup of the day Mix kebab, or (vegetarian option) Local dessert or fruit

  10. 10

    TopkapI Palace

    2 hours

    biggest palace in Istanbul which served Ottoman Empire's 25 Sultans

  11. 11

    Hagia Irene Museum

    20 min

    6th century church of holly piece

  12. 12

    Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi)

    Pass by

    In the same square as Hippodrome square

  13. 13

    Column of Constantine

    10 min

    The forum square built by emperor Constantine in 4th century

  14. 14

    Nuruosmaniye Camii

    10 min

    18th century earliest Mosque Built with baroque style

  15. 15

    Jewelry Market

    15 min

    Antique and jewellery market of Grand Bazaar

  16. 16

    Sogukcesme Sokak

    5 min

    On the side to Topkapi Palace walls a street with mansion built in Ottoman period

  17. 17

    Divanyolu Street

    10 min

    Ceremonial Street of Ottoman empire

  18. 18

    Stop 18

    20 min

    This tour will also cover Harem Museum Of Topkapi Palace

Meeting and pickup

German Fauntain is just by Blue Mosque and 2 mınutes walk from Sultan Ahmet Tram Station

End point

German Fauntain is just by Blue Mosque and 2 mınutes walk from Sultan Ahmet Tram Station

Good to know

  • 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)

Cancellation policy

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

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