Classic Old Town History Walking Tour

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1. You will enter the most famous mosque ever built by Turks: The Blue Mosque. Your guide will explain the history of Sultan Ahmet and the Blue Mosque, and show you the stunning blue tiles of the Blue Mosque that give its name.

   30 min

2. Your guide will give you a detailed history brief of the world-famous Hagia Sophia from the perfect distance and photo spot. If you'd like to, they will help you get a ticket to visit the interior of the must-see Hagia Sophia, Turkey's most visited and most famous historical site, a 1500-year-old time-defying marvel from the Byzantine Empire, once the largest temple of mankind. Since guiding is not allowed inside, your guide will help you get a ticket and audio guide and pick you up at the exit, if you decide to go inside.

   1 h

3. Your guide will bring you the incredible Grand Bazaar: the world's first shopping mall! With close to 2500 stores the Grand Bazaar will mesmerize you with its colors and product variety. Your guide will explain to you its 550 years of history, teach you how to haggle like a local, and give you time & money-saving tips.

   1 h

4. You'll pass from the beautiful Royal Gardens of the palace of the Ottoman Sultans: The Topkapi Palace. The royal gardens are called "Gülhane Park" and its free for all, and if you'd like to, you can visit the Topkapi Palace with your guide for an extra fee. There are other museums and restaurants in the Royal Gardens of Gulhane Park.

   1 h

5. Your guide will show you one of the most ancient and epic remains from the Roman Empire in Istanbul: The Column of Constantine. This used to be the greatest monument in the Roman Forum of Constantine, with a statue of the very Constantine the Great himself. The statue doesn't exist anymore but the 1600 years old Roman column still stands today in the Old City center.

   15 min

6. You will pass from the ancient Hippodrome Square where Romans watched chariot races, your guide will explain to you the stories and events that took place in the Hippodrome Square and explain the history behind the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, and the German Fountain.

   30 min

7. Your guide will show you a 400 years old historical bazaar, much less known than places like Grand Bazaar. This historical bazaar is called Arasta Bazaar, dating back to 17th century Ottoman Empire. Although lesser known, it offers just about the same amount of variety of products as the Grand Bazaar with a lot fewer shops and a more laid-back shopping experience, right in the very center of the Old City center, next to the Blue Mosque.

   30 min

8. You will go to the famous Spice Bazaar, the most colorful and photogenic Ottoman Bazaar of them all. With just a little over 100 stores, the famous Spice Bazaar specializes in spices, Turkish delight and other edibles. The Spice Bazaar is also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, which is its official name in Turkish.

   30 min

Annulation

Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 heures avant le début de l’expérience, avec remboursement intégral.

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How it compares in Istanbul

• Its from-price is 279% above the median of the 530 visites de la ville we list in Istanbul.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Istanbul

Istanbul s'étend sur l'Europe et l'Asie de part et d'autre du Bosphore : monuments byzantins et ottomans, bazars animés, ferries entre deux continents.

La péninsule historique concentre les plus grands monuments. Sainte-Sophie, la Mosquée bleue et l'Hippodrome se font face à Sultanahmet, la Citerne Basilique s'étend sous les rues, et le palais de Topkapı occupe la colline qui domine la Corne d'Or. À quelques pas, le Grand Bazar et le Bazar aux épices commercent depuis des siècles, et la mosquée Süleymaniye, œuvre du grand architecte ottoman Sinan, couronne l'une des sept collines de la ville.

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

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