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Small Group Tour of Istanbul Highlights Morning
(5) Reviews
Sultan Ahmet
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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The Grand Covered Bazaar is closed on Sundays - on this day of the week it will be replaced with a visit to an authentic shop
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On Friday mornings before 1:00pm, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are only visited from the outside because of the noon prayer
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Please note that there may be long waiting times for entry to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
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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Dive into Istanbul's rich history and discover the major sights in the heart of old city on this half-day morning tour. You will see the Blue Mosque, so called because of the blue tiles on the walls of its interior, and the Hippodrome of Constantinople, which was the center of the sporting and social life during the Byzantine Empire.
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
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Hotel drop-off
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance ticket of Hahia Sophia Museum
Meeting Points
Departure
Tamara Restaurant
Please be ready in front of Tamara Restaurant at 08:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Plan Tours and Gray Line
Return
Small Group Tour of Istanbul Highlights Morning
(5) Reviews
Sultan Ahmet
About
Dive into Istanbul's rich history and discover the major sights in the heart of old city on this half-day morning tour. You will see the Blue Mosque, so called because of the blue tiles on the walls of its interior, and the Hippodrome of Constantinople, which was the center of the sporting and social life during the Byzantine Empire.
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
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Hotel drop-off
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance ticket of Hahia Sophia Museum
Meeting Points
Departure
Tamara Restaurant
Please be ready in front of Tamara Restaurant at 08:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Plan Tours and Gray Line
Return
Itinerary
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Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets,
built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
30 minutes
2
Grand Bazaar
Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world
with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.
(Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)
1 hour
3
Hagia Sophia Mosque
Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
1 hour and 30 minutes
4
Hippodrome
Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.
30 minutes
5
Sultanahmet District
"Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled