Old Istanbul Gems: Full-Day Private Tour

Name: Old Istanbul Gems: Full-Day Private Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (17 reviews)

5.0(17)8 HoursEnglishIstanbul

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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.

Included

Professional guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines

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.

What you'll do

TopkapI Palace
Cankurtaran Mah. BabI Humayun Cad. No:1, Istanbul, Turkiye
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.
2 hoursAdmission 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.
1 hourAdmission included
Hippodrome
At MeydanI Cd No:21, , Istanbul, Turkiye
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.
30 min
Blue Mosque
Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul, Turkiye
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.
1 hour
Grand Bazaar
Kalpakcilar Cad. Sorguclu Han No: 22, Beyazıt Mah., Istanbul, Turkiye
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.
2 hours

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Pickup details

If you'd like,we can add atransfer service from your hotel,the port to the tour starting point,where you'll meet your guide.All transfers are conducted ,n comfortable,air-conditioned coaches.