Private Tour – Hippodrome Square, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace & Grand Bazaar
Photo permit included
Tour by public transport
Canal Boat tour included
Train tickets included
Suitable for little children
Wheelchair accessible tour
Museum ticket included
Light snack included
Lunch included
Transportation included
Walking Tour
Venture into Turkish history and surround yourself in the many adventures Istanbul has to offer.
What's included
- English Speaking Professional Guide
- Air-Conditioned Transportation
- Entrance fee to Topkapi Palace
Please Note: Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and will be replaced by St. Sophia.
Highlights
Itinerary
10:00
The first stop will be at Hippodrome Square. The Hippodrome Square used to host the many chariot races in years gone by and famous for the Byzantine riots during the Roman & Byzantine periods.
The Blue Mosque is the next piece of history to visit, sometimes known as the Sultanahmet Mosque which commands the Istanbul Skyline and is famous for its beautiful blue Iznik tiles. The tour will continue walking to Topkapi Palace which was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans but also the administrative and educational center of the state.
Constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the Conqueror of Constantinople, the palace hosts treasury’s, Chinese porcelain, and a collection of weaponry.
At the end of the tour, you will be taken to the famous Grand Bizarre the worlds oldest and largest covered markets, with more than 58 covered streets, opened in 1461 and is well known for the variety of goods on offer, you will be able to spend some leisure time, purchasing souvenirs before being taken back to the ship.