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Istanbul Classics and Highlights Full Day Walking Tour

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Highlights

Sultanahmet is where ancient empires converge. You’ll explore landmarks from the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman eras, offering a rare chance to witness the seamless layers of history in one place.
Hagia Sophia: A masterpiece that transitioned from a Byzantine cathedral to an Ottoman mosque and now a modern mosque, showcasing architectural genius and cultural harmony.
Blue Mosque: Renowned for its six minarets and stunning blue İznik tiles, it's a masterpiece of Ottoman design.
Topkapı Palace: The opulent home of sultans, filled with treasures and sacred relics.
Hippodrome:This ancient social center hosted chariot races and political events, bringing the Roman and Byzantine past vividly to life.
Grand Bazaar: One of the world’s oldest covered markets, offering an immersive shopping experience and a chance to witness Turkish craftsmanship firsthand.

Itinerary

  • TopkapI Palace

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Explore the sprawling former residence of Ottoman sultans: wander through its four courtyards, visit the Imperial Treasury and gaze upon the Sacred Relics. Don’t miss the opulent Harem quarters and panoramic views over the Golden Horn.

  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Marvel at this 1,500‑year‑old masterpiece, once the world’s largest cathedral and later an imperial mosque. Admire its soaring dome, intricate mosaics and the seamless blend of Christian and Islamic art.

  • Hippodrome

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Once the social and sporting center of Constantinople, the ancient chariot‑racing stadium is now an open square dotted with monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpent Column and the German Fountain.

  • Blue Mosque

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Stand beneath six elegant minarets and a cascade of domes in this living house of worship. Inside, over 20,000 hand‑painted İznik tiles in shades of blue lend the mosque its popular nickname.

  • Grand Bazaar

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Lose yourself in one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets. Browse over 4,000 shops offering carpets, ceramics, jewelry, spices and souvenirs, and practice your haggling skills in the labyrinthine alleys.

What's included

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Professional guide
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NOT INCLUDED

Drinks during lunch
Tips / Gratuities
All else not specifically mentioned in the inclusion section
Lunch
We can include entrance tickets for guests who wish. Guests can enter using a QR code, so there’s no need to wait in line at the ticket counter.

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Location

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Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul, Turkiye 34122

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