What You Will Do
We have maximum 12 people in our tour group. You will be able to visit the most important places of Istanbul in one-day time. You will have a fluent English speaking tour guide with you with extensive knowledge about history and architecture. Since you want to learn more about the places you visit and local life, you will be able to ask your guide any questions you like. This is a unique tour where you can find enough time to wander and take pictures as you please in the places you visit. Moreover, in a region with different options to suit all tastes, you are also offered free time to dine on your own.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The tour starts at 08.30 at Efendi Travel Office located in central Sultahahmet at the following address: Yeni Akbiyik cad. No. 30 Sultanahmet. Across to Acropol Hotel.
1
Topkapi Palace
2 hours
You will visit Sacred Relics, Treasury Part, Sultan's Pavillions where they live, Palace kitchen and porcelain collections, Imperial Council, Palace courtyards and Harem (optional visit with self-payment at site) Your guide will give you detailed information before each place and you will have some free time to take pictures as well.
2
Hagia Sophia Mosque
1 hour
You will be able to visit both Main Floor where the mosaics and Islamic decorations are found and also the Upper Galery including some Christian mosaics. You will be informed by your guide about architectural and historic features of the monument in details.
3
Blue Mosque
45 minutes
Visit inside the Mosque first where the beatiful colored tiles are visible and later the courtyard of the Mosque offereing a spectacular view. Your guide will give you detailed information about the Mosque, but also about Islam and Turkish peaople understanding of religion.
4
Hippodrome
45 minutes
Hippodrome was the site of horse-riding cars, riots and celabrations at Roman era. It was also the center of the city through the Imperial Ottoman times. It houses great monuments including such as Serpantine Coloumn, Egypt Obelisk and German Fountain.
5
Grand Bazaar
1 hour 30 minutes
Authentic Bazaar of Istanbul including about 4000 shops offering unique items like jewelry, gold, silver, silk, rugs, leather, textiles and ceramic. You will be informed by your guide about the history and advised for the best shopping featıures.
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