4 hours
Multiple
Free Cancellation
Overview
Tour the "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the old city from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. Hagia Sophia, the Church of the Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.(visit is not possible on Friday because of crowded noon prayer) Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome. Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir. (Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)
Operated by
Gray Line Turkey & Plan Tours
Location
We have free pick up from most of the city center hotels, Please contact us 24 hours prior to your departure to confirm your tour and learn pick up time from hotel (central hotels). Departure time subject to change.
turkey@grayline.com -- PHONE: 90.212.234 77 77/ 90.212.230 22 72 -
Address
İstanbul, Türkiye
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Donations to the Mosques
- Pick Up from Central Hotels
- English / Spanish / French / German / Arabic speaking Guidance
- Transportation with A/C Vehicles
Exclusions
- Optional Gratuities
- No drop off service, Tour terminates at Grand Bazaar
- Museum Entrance Fees
Safety Measures
- Face masks required for travelers
- Face masks required for guides
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
Additional Information
- * Tour terminates at Grand Covered Bazaar * Blue Mosque - visited from outside on Friday mornings until 13:00 because of noon-pray
Guide Languages
Arabic
English
Spanish
German
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 5 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 5 hours before the activity start time.