Istanbul Sightseeing Walking Tour
Istanbul Sightseeing Walking Tour
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Ideal for travelers who want to experience Istanbul for the first time, this 3-hour city tour will take you on a journey through the landmarks and legends that have shaped modern Istanbul.
You’ll stroll through Sultanahmet Square and Ancient Roman Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and amble past Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern, hidden areas and bustling streets of Grand Bazaar and Spice Market. Your guide will point out places to get the best local snacks and coffee, as well as show you the main points of interest along the way. Learn about art, food and architecture while discovering the city’s top rated sites from outside. Choose from morning or afternoon departure.
• Spot Istanbul’s landmarks, including the Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern
• Learn about the city’s history from your guide
• Wander the city’s secret backstreets
• Stop by Spice Market
Itinerary
Basilica Cistern
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeLearn about Basilica Cistern and discover the mystery of Medusa heads from Greek mythology and recognize a scene in the James Bond movie From Russia with Love..Hagia Sophia Mosque
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAdmire the impressive dome one of the world's architectural masterpieces once was the world’s largest cathedral..Historic Areas of Istanbul
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe historical city of Istanbul, the only city in the world located on two continents, was the capital of three great empires; Roman, Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire.Caferaga Medresesi
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe Caferağa Medresseh is a former medrese and now recognized as an important center of Turkish classical arts where traditional Turkish handicrafts such as calligraphy, ceramics, jewelry and so forth are taught, made and sold.Sogukcesme Sokak
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis is a small street with beautiful historic Ottoman era housesTopkapi Palace
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeLearn about the residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans and hear the glory of the past.Sultanahmet Square
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis beautiful square and a great place to make a stop, relax and take photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.Blue Mosque
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSultan Ahmed Mosque, known as the Blue Mosque by many tourists has five main domes, six minarets, and eight secondary domes with traditional Ottoman architecture and is considered to be the last great mosque of the classical period.Hippodrome
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeGo to the former Hippodrome of Byzantine chariot races, see the ruins and hear the stories behind the sceneGerman Fountain(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeConstructed as a present from German Emperor Wilhelm II in 1898, it represents one of the most beautiful monuments in Istanbul.Serpent Column
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAlso known as the Serpentine Column, Plataean Tripod or Delphi Tripod, is an ancient bronze column at the Hippodrome of Constantinople.Walled Obelisk
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeA Roman monument in the form of an obelisk. It is situated at the southern end of the ancient chariot-racing track of ConstantinopleTahtakale District
10 minsAdmission Ticket Free"Shop till you drop" in Tahtakale, a sub-district of Istanbul's Eminönü, where you can find anything and everything you are looking for, all for resonable prices.Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeExperience the bustle of the Spice Market and lose yourself among the spice, herbs, nuts and Turkish Delight stalls.Eminonu Square
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAn area renowned for its restaurants, cafe culture and shops.Galata Koprusu(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThis bridge spans the Golden Horn, connecting the old city with Beyoglu, the modern district of Istanbul.
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USD 71.49
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