Private Half Day Classical Istanbul Tours
Places to see “Duration : 4 hours (approx.) “ 
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Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
Grand Bazaar
Highlights
- Private Half Day Classical Istanbul Tours
- Visit one of the most magnificent museums in the world Hagia Sophia
- See the superb Blue Mosque and Hippodrome
- Shop in the largest covered markets in the world Grand Bazaar (Kapali Çarşı)
- Entrance fees included
- Transport by Private De-Luxe Cars.
- Private Local Licensed Guide.
- No shopping stops along the way ! “ Without the hassle of being taken to various factory outlets or shopping “.
Schedule details
Visit the outstanding, most important, and most famous the biggest mosques of İstanbul, Blue Mosque Visit one of the most magnificent museums in the world Hagia Sophia ,you will be captivated by the beauty ,of this ancient basilica, with its mosaics, nartex, galleries and incomparable architecture, built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the 6th Century. Visit the Hippodrome see the famous obelisk from Egypt, a remarkable pink granite monument built 3,500 years ago The Byzantine Hippodrome, with the Obelisk of Theodosius, was brought from Heliopolis, Egypt, and the Serpentine Column from Delphi during the reign of Constantine. After leaving the Hippodrome, you will finally have the opportunity to do some haggling at the Grand Bazaar, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is like any bazaar except that, as its explains, it is all within one huge building. Depending on how you measure it, the covered market here could be the largest shopping center in the world, numbering over 4,000 individual shops, you will find among masses of modern trash an approximation of youthful dreams of the glamorous oriental market.Inclusions
Pickup and drop off where the tour concludes. “Hotel or Cruise Ports”
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Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
- At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Children 6-18 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Please enter your preferred pickup time in the Special Requirements box at the time of booking, and reconfirm 48 hours prior to the tour’s departure time.
- Istanbul requires walking long distances over uneven surfaces, comfortable clothing and closed toe, sensible walking shoes are recommended. Sunglasses and sunscreen are suggested.
- We will ensure your timely return to the Istanbul port for this activity. If you are not returned to the ship in time to board, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call.
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Istanbul tours was fantastic.
The Archaeology Museum was pleasantly quiet when we visited, in contrast to the palace next door. The museum has some great pieces and with parts of the museum reopening after renovation since I last visited a little over a year ago I’m glad I returned.
Istanbul visit is incomplete without the visit to Grand Bazar. The roof shows beautiful colourful Islamic art.
Our first stop at the Sultanahmad area before visiting the other sites. Seemed like a big gathering place for groups. The amazing Egyptian Obelisk is eye-catching right in the middle of the square.
Hagia Sophia is a very unique museum that foreign tourists have a common interests too as much as Turkish tourist.The enterance is very crowded during summer time dependent on the number of tourists.It is possible to have a struggle on the raw if the time is around 17.00 oclock and end of tourism season which is July-August,there is a very nice…
This tour was less than the cruise tour. we had a fab..time. thx
Hagia Sophia is a much earlier building than the adjoining Blue Mosque, inside there is a huge scaffold and restoration work seems like a permanent fixture. Nevertheless the scale of ambition of the Byzantine builders is breathtaking – this was the largest interior space in a building until comparatively recently. A Must See!
The tour was very reasonably priced compared to those offered by our cruise ship. We really appreciated the personal touch only afforded by a small group tour. I would strongly suggest that anyone traveling to Istanbul. You won’t be disappointed.
If you're going to visit Hagia Sophia and/or the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome will be on your way. Might as well stop by to take some pics.
There is quite a few gems in the archaeology museum, including a portion of the chain that the Byzantines would place across the Golden Horn to protect Constantinople from attach. The displays are not so great (with a few exceptions), but it a way it makes the museum more interesting.