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Enjoy access to Istanbul: Walking tour of Old Town that existed since the Roman Empire to the Ottoman Empire step by step with the lead of an Art Historian Professional Tour Guide.

Highlights

• Art Historian Professional Tour Guide will be with you all through the tour
• Chance to Discover Istanbul' Must Know Places
• You embrace the Culture and History of Istanbul with all interesting stories
• Take and peaceful small group of people tour
• Best Photograph spots shown by Guide

Description

-'If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul'-Alphonse de Lamartine Many come and visit Istanbul, and many eyes have tasted the beauty of Istanbul. Now it is your turn to welcome this city within the gaze of an Art Historian with lots of tales, facts, humor, and photos to keep with you forever until you come next time to this city, Istanbul. - The tour will start just at the Hippodrome Arena in front of the '' Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum'' where your guide will be waiting for you. There you will start your discovery of Istanbul. -Hippodrome is the Arena with all the monuments located from the Tombstone of Ancient Pharaoh to the Symbole of Brotherhood Serpent Column -Million Stone: Center of Known world -Blue Mosque/ Sultanahmet Mosque: Although known by many as Blue Mosque it is the mosque of Sultan Ahmet who gave the name to the famous square of Istanbul' Old Town 'Sultanahmet Square' Did you know that the blue tiles inside the mosque are called Turkuaz(turquoise) Color created by the Turkish People themselves? - Hagia Sophia/ Santa Sophia: The head temple and maybe one of the most welcoming ones that continues to appeal to the Christians and Muslims at the same time. However is Sophia only a girl's name? Duration - Not interior visit- Since 15th January 2024 the entrance fee of Hagia Sophia, visitor entrance to the Second floor is 25 Euro (No entry) - Topkapı Palace( Only First Court entry ): Istanbul had more than 20 times attempts to be conquered by many but the Ottoman Empire Sultan Mehmet was the only one to achieve it. Topkapı Palace is the art of the only conqueror of Istanbul. It is the Palace of Victory that has seen many celebrations of the Ottoman Empire - Grand Bazaar: Welcome to one culture that stays even for Modern Days... Bazaar culture of Istanbul. Once you go inside the entrance like a fortress you will join another world and of course, we are not talking about Matrix. Or do we? Blue or red... ( This tour is not a shopping tour we guarantee that you will not be pressured to buy something. Only if you need help let the guide know.) Notice: When requested by our guests the guide will show you his recommendation inside the bazaar and will give you a short trip at the end of the tour to help you be away from Scammers in the bazaar) -Suleymaniye Mosque& Panoramic View of Istanbul: Walking around the once Highest education given in the Ottoman Empire welcome to the district of Suleymaniye. It is the epic mosque indeed proper to Sultan Suleyman The Magnificent. Also built by the Epic architect Sinan. This is a mosque, a combination of the Legends of the Ottoman Empire. It will be even harder to say goodbye to Istanbul after looking at the Panoramic View of the Bosphorus but until next time Suleymaniye and its fantastic view will be the farewell from your guide. Notice: According to your wish guide, Bosphorus cruise tours in İstanbul which is around 2 hours.

Includes

Professional Tour Guide for the whole tour Blue Mosque and Suleymaniye Mosque, Grand Bazaar and Old Town interior guided tour Topkapı Place and Hagia Sophia Outside guided tour

Important Information

• For the entrance of Mosques please wear modest for both women and men ( shorts, mini skirts, and sleeveless tops are not allowed) and bring a scarf with you. For emergency Mosques also provide scarf and clothes at the entrances.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund