Private Tour: İstanbul old city

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. The Hippodrome of Constantinople, located in Istanbul, Turkey, was an ancient chariot racing and sports arena. It served as the center of entertainment, politics, and culture in the Byzantine Empire. Today, the area is known as Sultanahmet Square, and while the original structures are mostly gone, some monuments still stand: Obelisk of Theodosius: An ancient Egyptian obelisk brought to Constantinople and re-erected in the Hippodrome by Emperor Theodosius in the 4th century. It stands as one of the oldest and most well-preserved monuments in the square. Serpentine Column: Also known as the Delphi Tripod, this is an ancient Greek bronze column with intertwined serpent heads. It was originally erected at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi, Greece, and was moved to the Hippodrome in the 4th century. Walled Obelisk: This is another obelisk, also erected in the Hippodrome by Emperor Constantine VII in the 10th century.

   45 minAdmission included

2. The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is a historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in the early 17th century during the reign of Sultan Ahmed I. The mosque is renowned for its stunning architecture, including a grand central dome and six minarets. Its interior is adorned with intricate blue tiles, giving it the nickname "Blue Mosque." It holds both religious and cultural significance, attracting visitors from around the world for its beauty and historical importance.

   30 minAdmission included

3. Entrance fee is not included; it costs 1500 TL per person and must be paid in cash to the guide.

   45 min

4. Roman’s Church - imperial Mosque of Ottoman

   Passes by

5. The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the world’s oldest covered markets, closed on Sundays.

   45 minAdmission included

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 close to the median of the 3649 experiences we list in Istanbul.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2152 of 3649.
• 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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