Guided Full Day Istanbul Old City Tour with Tickets and Lunch
- 9–10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This tour is a perfect journey through Istanbul’s rich history and vibrant culture, offering a diverse and memorable experience for travelers. Key highlights include: Hagia Sophia Museum: Discover the architectural marvel and mosaics of this historic masterpiece. Blue Mosque: Visit the iconic mosque adorned with intricate blue tiles and impressive minarets. Hippodrome: Explore the ancient site that was once the heart of Byzantine social and sporting life. Bosphorus Boat Tour: Cruise along the Bosphorus Strait and enjoy stunning views of Istanbul’s skyline, connecting Europe and Asia. Iron Church (St. Stephen's Church): Witness the unique beauty of this historical church, crafted entirely from iron. Balat Neighborhood: Stroll through colorful streets steeped in history, capturing the vibrant essence of Istanbul.
Inclusions
What's included
- Tickets
- Lunch
- Hotel Transfer
- Official Guide
What's not
- Tips
Itinerary
A Testament to Timelessness Step inside this architectural marvel that has stood for over a millennium. Marvel at its stunning domed architecture and intricate mosaics that tell tales of empires and civilizations long gone. Only the museum visit.
A Symphony in Blue and White, we'll visit the exquisite Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. Admire its intricate blue tiles that give its name and its six graceful minarets that pierce the Istanbul skyline. On Fridays, Mosques are closed till 14:30. Therefore the program will start with boat tour.
Getting tired now it is a walking to our boat to enjoy an hour and 30 minutes of two continents on a boat while having our lunch, the journey will continue with the historical churches & colourful houses of Balat that is quite famous among locals.
Getting off the boat in Balat, first stop will be St. Stephen Church which is the only iron fabric church of Türkiye that comes from Ottoman Empire. Walking through streets of Balat, we will continue to St. George Church where one can see the piece of cross that Jesus was crucified with.
A neighborhood that is the pot of religions.. Strolling through the streets we will feel how all the various religions live together with exceptional remaining of the city walls of Constantinople. Than the drop off service to hotels will start and you will be back to your hotel to rest after a good and tiring journey.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please ask for "Bluebrothers" at the pier and show them your reservation.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is 30% below the median of the 346 day trips we list in Istanbul.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Istanbul
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, busy bazaars and ferries crossing between continents.
The historic peninsula holds the greatest landmarks. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome face each other in Sultanahmet, the Basilica Cistern lies beneath the streets, and Topkapı Palace spreads across the hill above the Golden Horn. A short walk away, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar have traded for centuries, and Süleymaniye Mosque, built by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, crowns one of the city's seven hills.
Top-ranked sights in Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).
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