We start our program with Hagia Sophia, former Greek Orthodox patriarchal cathedral, an imperial mosque during Ottoman Period, a museum since 1935 until 2020, and recently has been turned back into a mosque. Then we will see the German Fountain - a gift of Kaiser Wilhelm 2, and listen the stories of his liaison with the orient. We continue with Blue Mosque, another imperial mosque from 17th century. Next place to see is the Hippodrome of Constantinople, the center of Byzantine civic life, from political and theological controversies to chariot races and riots. We will see Topkapı Palace from outside before we drive to Suleymaniye Mosque.
We will have a walk starting from the historical Sir...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel Pick-up& Drop-off
English speaking licenced & professional guiding
Transportation
Lunch
Personal expenses
Entrance fees of the museums
Meeting Points
Departure
Hagia Sophia
Return
Taksim Square
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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All the sights in the itinerary will be visited from outside
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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We start our program with Hagia Sophia, former Greek Orthodox patriarchal cathedral, an imperial mosque during Ottoman Period, a museum since 1935 until 2020, and recently has been turned back into a mosque. Then we will see the German Fountain - a gift of Kaiser Wilhelm 2, and listen the stories of his liaison with the orient. We continue with Blue Mosque, another imperial mosque from 17th century. Next place to see is the Hippodrome of Constantinople, the center of Byzantine civic life, from political and theological controversies to chariot races and riots. We will see Topkapı Palace from outside before we drive to Suleymaniye Mosque.
We will have a walk starting from the historical Sir...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel Pick-up& Drop-off
English speaking licenced & professional guiding
Transportation
Lunch
Personal expenses
Entrance fees of the museums
Meeting Points
Departure
Hagia Sophia
Return
Taksim Square
Itinerary
1
Hagia Sophia Mosque
Hagia Sophia is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture and is said to have "changed the history of architecture”.
30 minutes
2
Hippodrome
You will listen the stories of Serpent Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and Walled Obelisk from your guide
45 minutes
3
German Fountain
The German Fountain is situated in the northern end of old Hippodrome.
15 minutes
4
Blue Mosque
The complex contains Ahmed's tomb, a madrasah and a hospice. Hand-painted blue tiles adorn the mosque’s interior walls, and at night the mosque is bathed in blue as lights frame the mosque’s five main domes, six minarets and eight secondary domes.
