Discover the Old City of Istanbul
Discover the history of Istanbul as you enjoy a half day tour exploring the most iconic buildings of the Old City.
Highlights
- Admire Istanbul's most famous landmarks
- Stroll through the Hippodrome steeped in history
- Browse the stalls at the world-famous Grand Bazaar
Stroll through the streets of Istanbul and come across its most famous landmarks such as the Suleymaniye Mosque, the Hippodrome, The Blue Mosque, Haghia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar.
See the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent. Built by the master architect Sinan, Istanbul’s largest mosque represents the power and dignity of one of the greatest Ottoman sultans. Walk through the Hippodrome, once the centre for sports and entertainment in old Constantinople, the Roman capital, it was also a very important centre for politics.
Admire the intricate beauty of the Blue Mosque. Appropriately named after the delicate designs of the Ottoman tiles which decorate the walls of the shrine, the mosque is identifiable by its’ six minarets.
Contemplate the history of the Haghia Sophia – Boasting the 4th largest dome in the world, this stunning building began as a Byzantine basilica built in the 6th century AD during the reign of Justinian and was an architectural innovation at the time. Converted to a mosque following the Ottoman conquest of the city, by the order of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror in 1453, it was converted to a museum in 1935 and is a ‘must-see’ on a visit to Istanbul.
No trip to Istanbul without a visit to the Grand Bazaar. Practice your bargaining skills at this world-famous covered bazaar, where people have been trading diamonds, carpets, leather, copperware, food and perfumes for centuries. A short demonstration of Turkish rugs is included in the tour.
Languages
English
Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.
Location
Start point:
Pick-ups are available from hotels based in Sultanahmet, Aksaray, Sirkeci, Beyazıt and Taksim.
End point: Same as the starting point
Schedule
Opening dates
07:00 - 12:00
Duration: 4 Hours
Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Requirements
Remember to bring the voucher and valid photo ID with you
Highlights
- Admire Istanbul's most famous landmarks
- Stroll through the Hippodrome steeped in history
- Browse the stalls at the world-famous Grand Bazaar
Stroll through the streets of Istanbul and come across its most famous landmarks such as the Suleymaniye Mosque, the Hippodrome, The Blue Mosque, Haghia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar.
See the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent. Built by the master architect Sinan, Istanbul’s largest mosque represents the power and dignity of one of the greatest Ottoman sultans. Walk through the Hippodrome, once the centre for sports and entertainment in old Constantinople, the Roman capital, it was also a very important centre for politics.
Admire the intricate beauty of the Blue Mosque. Appropriately named after the delicate designs of the Ottoman tiles which decorate the walls of the shrine, the mosque is identifiable by its’ six minarets.
Contemplate the history of the Haghia Sophia – Boasting the 4th largest dome in the world, this stunning building began as a Byzantine basilica built in the 6th century AD during the reign of Justinian and was an architectural innovation at the time. Converted to a mosque following the Ottoman conquest of the city, by the order of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror in 1453, it was converted to a museum in 1935 and is a ‘must-see’ on a visit to Istanbul.
No trip to Istanbul without a visit to the Grand Bazaar. Practice your bargaining skills at this world-famous covered bazaar, where people have been trading diamonds, carpets, leather, copperware, food and perfumes for centuries. A short demonstration of Turkish rugs is included in the tour.
Languages
English
Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.
Location
Start point:
Pick-ups are available from hotels based in Sultanahmet, Aksaray, Sirkeci, Beyazıt and Taksim.
End point: Same as the starting point
Schedule
Opening dates
07:00 - 12:00
Duration: 4 Hours
Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Requirements
Remember to bring the voucher and valid photo ID with you
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