Private Tour – Hippodrome Square, Mosque, Palace, St. Sophia & 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 with the many adventures Istanbul has to offer. Your private tour will take you to the Hippodrome Square, the square used to horst the many chariot races in years gone by and also famous for the Byzantine riots during the Roman & Byzantine periods.
What's included
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Air-Conditioned Transportation
- Entrance fees to Topkapi Palace and St Sophia
Highlights
Itinerary
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Just a short walk away from the square is Hagia Sophia (the church of the holy wisdom) built-in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I also recognized as one of the great buildings of the world.
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. Next will be a short walk 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.
Next, you will visit the famous Grand Bazaar one of the largest and oldest markets in the world, attracting thousands of visitors daily, here you will have some time to experience the market, looking at the marvels on offer, pottery, Jewellery, spice, and many carpet shops.
At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to Istanbul Port in time for their ship departure