Istanbul Private Cultural and Heritage Guided Tour [456902P2]
We offer friendly private tours of Istanbul. .The addition of a local guide also allows you to better appreciate and truly immerse yourself in the culture and history of the place. Travel gives people the greatest stories, most cherished memories, and countless learnings, so here we are to give you a great and memorable tour in Istanbul.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
INCLUDED
- English or Spanish speaking guiding
NOT INCLUDED
- personal expenses
- Hagia Sophia Mosque Admission fee 25 EUR per person
- Topkapi Palace Museum Admission fee 50 USD per person
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- it is one of the most famous landmark of the city and biggest mosque that built in 17th century by Ottoman Sultan Ahmed 1 that you may impressed by its beatiful colorful handmade tiles .
- One of world famous church once upon a time that built in 6th century AD by Emperor Justiano and served as a main cathedral of Christianity more than 700 years by 1453 converted into a mosque by Ottomans.One great dome where two biggest religions meet under.
- Located on the historical Istanbul peninsula between the Marmara Sea, the Bosphorus, and the Golden Horn, the palace is one of the iconic structures of Istanbul. Topkapı Palace, established on an area of 700,000 square meters on the Eastern Roman acropolis in Sarayburnu, was the administrative, educational, and artistic center of the Ottoman Empire for approximately four hundred years, from Fatih Sultan Mehmet to the 31st Sultan Abdülmecid, as well as housing the dynasty.
- The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a public arena mainly for chariot races, official ceremonies, celebrations, protests, torture of convicts, and so on. Hippodrome functioned all in the Roman (203–330 CE), Byzantine (330–1453 CE), and Ottoman (1453–1922) periods.The capacity of the hippodrome was approximately 40,000, and it was free and open to male members of the community. At least eight different games could be held throughout the day, and it was also used as a symbol of power for the empire. The hippodrome was decorated with monuments that were brought in from across the empire, including the Serpent Column from Delphi and the Obelisk of Thutmosis III (Obelisk of Theodosius) from Egypt. With these landmarks and monuments brought from all around the world,.
- Gand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered bazaars in the world, is 30,700 square meters with over 60 streets and alleys and 4,000 shops. Sultan Mehmet II built the market soon after conquering Constantinople as the trading center of the Ottoman Empire. The bazaar was opened in 1461. The traditional leather stores, spice and pottery shops, carpet, antique, and jewelry dealers are typical of the bazaar.
