What You Will Do
Ideal for first time travelers who wish to familiarize with Istanbul, this 3-hour sightseeing walking tour allows you to discover landmarks and legends that have shaped the modern Istanbul. You’ll stroll through Sultanahmet Square and Ancient Roman Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and amble past Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern, hidden areas and bustling streets of Grand Bazaar and Spice Market. Your guide will point out places to get the best local snacks and coffee, as well as show you the main points of interest along the way. Learn about art, food and architecture while discovering the city’s top rated sites from outside. Choose from morning or afternoon departure.
• Spot Istanbul’s landmarks, including the Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern
• Learn about the city’s history from your guide
• Wander the city’s secret backstreets
• Stop by Grand Bazaar and Spice Market
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Your guide ( wears a tourist guide badge, so easy to spot) will meet you on the street, outside the entrance to "Vogue Hotel Supreme Istanbul".
Located on “Yerebatan Street” where the tram lines (T1) run through Sultanahmet, approximately 2 minutes walk from Sultanahmet tram stop.
1
Basilica Cistern
10 minutes
Learn about Basilica Cistern and discover the mystery of Medusa heads from Greek mythology and recognize a scene in the James Bond movie From Russia with Love..
2
Hagia Sophia Mosque
10 minutes
Admire the impressive dome one of the world's architectural masterpieces once was the world’s largest cathedral..
3
Historic Areas of Istanbul
10 minutes
The historical city of Istanbul, the only city in the world located on two continents, was the capital of three great empires; Roman, Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire.
4
Caferaga Medresesi
10 minutes
The Caferağa Medresseh is a former medrese and now recognized as an important center of Turkish classical arts where traditional Turkish handicrafts such as calligraphy, ceramics, jewelry and so forth are taught, made and sold.
5
Sogukcesme Sokak
10 minutes
This is a small street with beautiful historic Ottoman era houses
6
Topkapi Palace
10 minutes
Learn about the residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans and hear the glory of the past.
7
Sultanahmet Square
10 minutes
This beautiful square and a great place to make a stop, relax and take photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
8
Blue Mosque
10 minutes
Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known as the Blue Mosque by many tourists has five main domes, six minarets, and eight secondary domes with traditional Ottoman architecture and is considered to be the last great mosque of the classical period.
9
Hippodrome
10 minutes
Go to the former Hippodrome of Byzantine chariot races, see the ruins and hear the stories behind the scene
10
German Fountain
Constructed as a present from German Emperor Wilhelm II in 1898, it represents one of the most beautiful monuments in Istanbul.
11
Serpent Column
10 minutes
Also known as the Serpentine Column, Plataean Tripod or Delphi Tripod, is an ancient bronze column at the Hippodrome of Constantinople.
12
Walled Obelisk
10 minutes
A Roman monument in the form of an obelisk. It is situated at the southern end of the ancient chariot-racing track of Constantinople
13
Kapali Carsi
20 minutes
Istanbul's Kapalı Çarşı is high on most tourists' itineraries, and for a good reason. This enormous site is the largest covered market in the world with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 m², attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily...
14
Grand Bazaar
20 minutes
Indulge in some shopping in Grand Bazaar. 4,000 shops are full of treasures including carpets and kilims, silks, jewelry, ceramics, icons and leather goods.
15
Tahtakale District
10 minutes
"Shop till you drop" in Tahtakale, a sub-district of Istanbul's Eminönü, where you can find anything and everything you are looking for, all for resonable prices.
16
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
20 minutes
Experience the bustle of the Spice Market and lose yourself among the spice, herbs, nuts and Turkish Delight stalls.
17
Eminonu Square
5 minutes
An area renowned for its restaurants, cafe culture and shops.
18
Istanbul
Istanbul is a holy city, where mosques, churches and synagogues exist side by side.
19
Galata Koprusu
This bridge spans the Golden Horn, connecting the old city with Beyoglu, the modern district of Istanbul.
20
Halic
Halic (Golden Horn) means inlet in English separates the old and new sections of Istanbul.
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