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Discover the highlights of Istanbul on a half-day guided tour and travel back to the days of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Get acquainted with the city’s historical and cultural heritage.

Highlights

• Marvel at the minarets and tiles of the Blue Mosque
• Visit one of the oldest covered markets in the world
• See the remains of the Hippodrome of Constantinople

Description

Discover the historic treasures of the Sultanahmet district and go to the Hagia Sofia to admire the Byzantine mosaics inside the 6th-century church built by the Emperor Justinian. Get up close to the Iznik tiles of the Blue Mosque, where the tomb of the sultan Ahmed I is located. Move on to the Hippodrome of Constantinople to see where the chariot races and political gatherings took place during the Byzantine and Ottoman eras. Wander amongst the stalls of the Grand Bazaar and haggle for bargain prices on jewelry, carpets, leather goods and antiques inside one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world.

Includes

Hotel pick-up Guide

Important Information

• Please note that the Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund