Istanbul: Historic Peninsula Orientation & Walking Tour. Optional Pick up

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily except Friday

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Operating Information

    9am

  • Meeting Point

    Hotel pick-up available from centrally located Istanbul hotels. Share the details of your booking with us and we’ll meet you at the lobby.

    Alternatively, make your way to the front of Buhara 93 Restaurant (Sultan Ahmet, Nakilbent Sk. 15/A, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul)

  • Ending Point

    At the gate of the Grand Bazaar

Key Highlights

  • Uncover the highlights of Istanbul on this guided walking tour
  • Discover the fascinating history of Hagia Sophia, one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks
  • Admire the Blue Mosque, renowned for its stunning Iznik tiles and six elegant minarets
  • Wander through the vibrant Grand Bazaar, home to thousands of shops and traditional crafts
  • Explore the historic Hippodrome, once the center of Byzantine social, political and sporting life
  • See remarkable landmarks including the German Fountain, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine
  • Shop at the Grand Bazaar, the largest and oldest covered market in the world
  • Enjoy the convenience of hotel pick-up and drop-off from your hotel

Activity Overview

Step into the heart of Istanbul on this guided walking tour through the city’s most iconic landmarks.

Begin with the magnificent Blue Mosque, renowned for its elegant minarets and beautiful Iznik tiles. Learn about its history and significance as a masterpiece of Classical Ottoman architecture.

Continue to the ancient Hippodrome, once the heart of Constantinople’s social and sporting life. See the German Fountain, Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and Column of Constantine.

Admire Hagia Sophia from outside while your guide explains its remarkable Byzantine and Ottoman history. If you wish to enter, your guide can arrange admission tickets and accompany you inside.

Before reaching the Grand Bazaar, enjoy a short stop at a local shop. Learn about the history of this legendary covered market, then explore independently and browse thousands of shops selling carpets, jewelry, spices, ceramics, handicrafts and souvenirs.

What’s Included & Not Included

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup (If option selected)
  • Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide
  • Blue Mosque Guided visit 
  • Hagia Sophia Guided visit (If decided Interior Tour)
  • Hippodrome Guided visit
  • Local taxes

Exclusions

  • Hagia Sofia entry ticket (must be paid in cash)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Lunch & drinks

Important Information

Voucher Information: Show your voucher on your smartphone or other device (if you'd rather print a copy - that's fine too!)

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Please contact local operator at least 24 hours prior to confirm your hotel location and the exact departure time, depending on your hotel pickup. This is a shared transfer with Minibus or Midibus and pick up could be early or late.

Please note that free pick-up and drop-off from hotels (Sisli, Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Findikli, Karakoy, Tepebasi, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadirga, Beyazit, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Findikzade, Topkapi areas

Even though you'll skip the ticket lines, the security checks at the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque are mandatory and cannot be bypassed.

Hagia Sophia entrance ticket costs €25 and must be paid in cash.

Please dress appropriately when entering sacred sites. Participants are advised to wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt. Please bring a scarf to cover head.

The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays

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