Small Group Tour from Galata Tower to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The Galata region, where the famous tower of the Byzantine period is located, was a region where foreign merchants lived both in the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. From here to the shores of the golden horn, the region contains amazing experiences for travelers.The area going from Eminönü to Hagia Sophia is the most beautiful region of the historical peninsula. With this small group tour, you can visit Istanbul on an unusual route. While seeing the works of both byzantine and ottoman periods, one enters into the daily life of Istanbul.
Inclusions
What's included
- Fees of licensed tour guide
What's not
- Personel Expenses
- Museum Entrances
Itinerary
Our tour starts in front of the Galata Tower. The guide will give information about this fire tower built by the Byzantines from outside. Local product shops and historical streets around the Tower will be visited.
This historical region of Istanbul will be visited with a guide. During this trip, St. George Church, Tailors Synagogue, Saint Pierre Han, Kamondo Stairs, Podestat, Ottoman Bank, Azapkapı, Sokollu Mosque would be visited.
The group will cross from Karaköy region to Eminönü using the Unkapanı bridge. There will be a break for lunch after the guide will give a lecture in the Eminönü region on the Historic Peninsula. Spice Bazaar and the surrounding streets will be visited. Buildings and mosques from the Ottoman period will be seen in this area.
Sirkeci Train Station, Gulhane Park and Blue Mosque square will be seen on the walk from Eminonu area to Hagia Sophia. In the last part of the tour, the world famous Hagia Sophia will be visited. The guide will explain this structure in detail.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet in front of the Galata Tower entrance.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Farvel Travel
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place
- If you need Hotel pick-up please send us a message
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 3649 experiences we list in Istanbul.
- It is longer than most of them.
- 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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