Guided Tours İn İstanbul

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1. Blue Mosque is one of the best examples of the Ottoman classical era with its stunning six minarets. Why Blue Mosque is the most visited mosque in Istanbul and why that is the only mosque with six minarets? Learn all the details about Blue Mosque and Hippodrome from our experienced tour guides!

   1 h

2. Hippodrome is the centre of social and political life in ancient Constantinople. Why it was the first construction in the heart ıf the city? What does blue and green colours mean? What is Nika Riot?

   20 min

3. Obelisk of Theodosius. Must see!

   10 min

4. Hagia Sophia is the marvel of arcitecture from the 6th century and the center of the Ortodox Christendom for centuries. What is the importance of Hagia Sophia in Christianity? What did Justinian say after seeing the Hagia Sophia? Why it was converted into mosque?

   1 h

5. Topkapı Palace is the biggest palace in Istanbul from the 15th century. What does the word Ottoman and Sultan mean? Why the staff of Moses and sword of Muhammed is in the same room?

   2 h

6. Grand Bazaar is the oldest and largest covered bazaar in the world with over than 4000 shops. In this labyrinth of shops, your guide is there to help you for the best experience.

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Istanbul

• Its from-price is 90% above the median of the 530 city tours we list in Istanbul.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 142 of 530.
• 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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