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Istanbul City Tour With Lunch and Entrance Tickets

Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration

8 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

28 people

Languages

ENG

Overview

Full Day Guided Istanbul City Tour with Lunch and Entrance Fees Included

On this full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet neighborhood, learn about the Ottoman and Byzantine eras in Turkey.

On this tour that takes you through centuries of history, see the top attractions in Istanbul. Admire the Blue Mosque’s beauty, tour the Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman sultans, and browse the Grand Bazaar for some interesting deals.

One of the most extraordinary structures in architectural history is this former Christian church from the Golden Age of Byzantium. It was extremely significant during the Byzantine Empire’s existence and later served as a mosque during the Ottoman Empire.

The Greek words “Haqia” and “Sophia” both mean “divine,” and “divine wisdom” is one of the characteristics of Jesus Christ, to whom this church is devoted.

Blue Mosque
A well-known landmark in Istanbul is the Blue Mosque. With six slender minarets, lovely courtyards, and lovely domes, it is very impressive.
Hippodrome and Obelisks
The ancient “Hippodrome,” one of the most well-known places in Byzantium, was located on the square in front of the Blus Mosque.
Grand Bazaar
The center of Istanbul is home to the world’s oldest and largest covered market.
Shopping Opportunity
Lunch Break
Topkapi Palace
In addition to serving as the Sultan’s and his court’s private residence, Topkapi Palace served as the location of the supreme executive and judicial councils, the divan, and the training school. The court had access to dorms, gardens, libraries, schools, and even mosques. Different imperial societies of artists and craftspeople, which were attached to the palace, produced some of the best work in the entire empire.
The Church of the Saints Sergius and Bacchus, a former Eastern Orthodox church in Constantinople devoted to Saints Sergius and Bacchus, was later converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire and is now known as Kucuk Ayasofya Camii. The environment today is a valuable natural cultural center for the extinct Ottoman arts.Note:
On Monday, Underground Cistern will take the place of Hagia Sophia.
On Friday, Nuruosmaniye Mosque will take the place of Blue Mosque.
On Sundays, Grand Bazaar is closed.
Please be aware that only essential portions of these tours involve the use of vehicles, so plan on doing some daytime walking.

 

 

 

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Highlights

  • View the Blue Mosque and adore the stunning blue tiles.
  • Observe the largest dome and mosaics at Hagia Sophia.
  • Experience the Grand Bazaar's eye-catching displays.
  • Explore the Topkapi Palace's exhibits and shops.
  • See the Roman horse racing track and Hippodrome Square.

Itinerary

Istanbul City Tour With Lunch and Entrance Tickets

Admire the stunning blue tiles of the Blue Mosque.
Go to Hagia Sophia to see the biggest dome and mosaics.
Discover the striking exhibits at the Grand Bazaar.
Discover the displays and stores at the Topkapi Palace.
Check out Hippodrome Square and the Roman horse racing track.

Included/Excluded

  • Transportation to and from hotels in the center of the city
  • Lunch
  • Museum entrance fees
  • Tour guide
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Drinks
  • Any extra services

Tour's Location

Istanbul, Turkey

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Serenity Topia
05/12/2022
What a fun way to spend a day in Istanbul. We covered many wonderful sites and our guide was very helpful and patient.
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Lucy Eden
15/11/2022
Great way to see the sites of Istanbul!
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Easton Miles
12/10/2022
We had an amazing experience in Istanbul. Our guide spoke perfect English and spent the whole day taking us around the city.
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Gracie Harper
28/09/2022
It was a superb tour, we had plenty of time to walk Istanbul and get to know all the historical sites. Highly recommend!
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Oaklynn Edwards
12/09/2022
We fell in love with Istanbul! We spent the day seeing many of Istanbul’s most historical sites. Great experience and best guide. Thank you!
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Sonny Malik
31/08/2022
A unique experience, the sites were amazing and rich with history, our guide was awesome and explained it in a very interesting way.
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Bassam Amir
13/08/2022
Loved Istanbul. Our guide was absolutely amazing, Knowledgeable, attentive, professional, and very educated. Lunch was excellent.
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Dennis Ewalt
16/07/2022
I had such a lovely day, The tour guide was great, very efficient, and attentive. Thank you The food was so tasty.
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Shan Willis
15/06/2022
A really fantastic tour. We learned a lot about the major historical sites and got to meet other travelers.
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Cliff Lindell
25/04/2022
The lunch too was so good and the guide took us to great sites . I can’t explain in words how much I loved my experience but to say Thankyou
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