A FULL DAY WALKING TOUR EXPLORING ISTANBUL'S BYZANTINE AND OTTOMAN HISTORY.
The tour starts at 9.00am and last for approximately 7 hours, including lunch. Pickup from local hotels is provided as part of the tour. The tour combines the Byzantine Relics and the Ottoman Relics tours. An overview of the tours is shown below, more details are available on each tour on their own pages. The tour price includes all entry fees and is carried out by a professional guide. 30% discount for children under 7, children under 2 go free of charge.
St. Sophia, one of the great marvels of architecture, constructed as a Basilica in 6 AD by the Roman Emperor Justinian.
The Blue Mosque, facing St. Sophia. Famous for its blue Iznik tiles and unique in that it has 6 minarets. Built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
The Hippodrome, centre for sporting (chariot races, athletics) events and political activity in the old city.
The Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum.
The Grand Covered Bazaar, the most attractive shopping centre and the biggest covered "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops specialising in antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets and leatherwear.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Topkapi Palace, the imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting the imperial treasury, Chinese porcelain, weapons and more.
Suleymaniye Mosque, the masterpiece of the famed architect Sinan. Built in the name of Suleyman the Magnificent during the 16th century.
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