Istanbul Old City Skip the line tour

Highlights

• Topkapi Palace
• Hagia Sophia
• Blue Mosque
• Hippodrome
• Grand Bazaar

Day-by-day itinerary

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   Topkapi Palace

   Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel or the port. Highlights of Topkapi Palace Museum: Topkapi Palace was home to all the Ottoman Sultans. It is also considered as the main seat of the Supreme Council for almost 400 years. Located just behind Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace resembles the power of the Ottoman Empire. It guarantees transport back in time during your visit. Replaced on Tuesdays with the Basilica Cistern

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   Hagia Sophia

   Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya, Santa Sofia): Built in 6th century by Emperor Justinian as a church and converted to mosque after Ottoman conquest. It plays a very important role in Christian and Islamic world. It is considered as one of the greatest monuments in the world. It might be said that Hagia Sophia resembles both separation and combination of two different religions at the same time

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   Blue Mosque

   Blue Mosque: Blue Mosque is located just in the heart of Sultanahmet Square and built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I by Great Architect Sinan. It embraces the blue skyline of Istanbul and attracts people globally especially for its beautifuly designed interior with blue tiles

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   Sultanahmet Square

   Sultanahmet Square: Square stands as the milestone of today’s Old City of Istanbul. It is also home to chariot races that were held in Roman Empire times. Today, German Fountain is the cornerstone of square which resembles the good relations of these two empires.

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   Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi)

   Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi): Built in the 15th century, Grand Bazaar is the oldest and the biggest covered market. It offers a magical shopping experience. You can find colorful products of ceramic, leather, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothes, silver, and gold. Replaced with Arasta Bazaar on Sunday. Tour finish and your tour guide will take you to your hotel or the port.

What's included