Private Istanbul Sightseeing Tours: Historical Peninsula

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1. The palace was the political center of the Ottoman Empire between the 15th and 19th centuries, until they built Dolmabahce Palace by the waterside.

   3 h

2. Hagia Sophia is one of the most impressive museums of Istanbul; built as a Christian church, then converted into a mosque, now serving as a museum.

   Pasa por delante

3. Also known as the Sultan Ahmet Camii (or Sultan Ahmed Mosque), this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. This mosque was built by Sultan Ahmet I between 1609 and 1616 and is located in the district of old Istanbul that is named after this Ottoman Sultan and it is distinguished by its six slender minarets.

   30 min

4. Hippodrome of Constantinople, located in Sultanahmet/Istanbul, was a public arena mainly for chariot races. The word hippodrome comes from the Greek hippos (horse) and dromos (way). The Hippodrome of Constantinople was also home to gladiatorial games, official ceremonies, celebrations, protests, torture to the convicts and so on. Hippodrome functioned all in Roman (203-330 CE), Byzantine (330-1453 CE), and Ottoman (1453-1922) periods.

   20 min

5. Descending into the Basilica Cistern's ancient subterranean chambers, one is enchanted by dimly lit waters, majestic Medusa heads, and awe-inspiring architecture—a mesmerizing journey through history beneath Istanbul's bustling streets.

   1 h

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How it compares in Estambul

• Its from-price is 33% above the median of the 3649 experiences we list in Estambul.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Estambul

Estambul se extiende entre Europa y Asia a ambos lados del Bósforo, con monumentos bizantinos y otomanos, bazares animados y ferris entre continentes.

La península histórica reúne los mayores monumentos. Santa Sofía, la Mezquita Azul y el Hipódromo se miran en Sultanahmet, la Cisterna Basílica yace bajo las calles y el palacio de Topkapı se extiende por la colina sobre el Cuerno de Oro. A poca distancia, el Gran Bazar y el Bazar de las Especias comercian desde hace siglos, y la mezquita de Solimán, obra del gran arquitecto otomano Sinan, corona una de las siete colinas de la ciudad.

Top-ranked sights in Estambul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).

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