Istanbul Historical Peninsula Tour

Highlights

• Explore Historical Peninsula in a unique, personal way
• Be enchanted by the mosaics of Hagia Sophia
• See the priceless treasures of Topkapi palace
• Shopping experience in the historical Grand Bazaar
• See the German Fountain and obelisk as you walk along the historical hippodrome
• The colorful mosaics of the Blue Mosque will fascinate you
• Hear historical information about the Byzantines, Ottomans and Modern Turks from your expert local guide
• Do not wait in the long queues with Skip-The-Line tickets provided for you

Overview:
Enjoy a full-day tour of the UNESCO-listed Sultanahmet Old Istanbul with a comprehensive guided tour. Fascinating Istanbul and its unique tourist attractions: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar. discover:

Program:
Meet your guide at your hotel at the time you have determined and start your full-day tour. Explore Hagia Sophia; Meaning Divine Wisdom, Hagia Sophia was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. Hagia Sophia was built by Emperor Justinian in 537 AD. The religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. It was used as a church for 916 years and as a mosque for 481 years.. In 1934, upon the order of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, it was converted into a museum and opened to visitors.

Next; Topkapi palace; The palace was the administrative center of the powerful Ottoman Empire. It housed the ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years until the Dolmabahçe palace was built. In 1924 it was converted into a museum. Today, it fascinates visitors with its harem, treasury and holy relics sections.
Continue to the hippodrome; The hippodrome, built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203 AD, was the civic center of the city’s population, which could accommodate 100,000 visitors during the Roman period. In the heart of Sultanahmet, surrounded by the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, today it is home to the Egyptian Obelisk (Obelisk), the Serpent Column (Burmese column), the Column of Constantine and the German Fountain.
Next, Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, it is located opposite the Hagia Sophia. The Blue Mosque is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city, with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Although its official name is the Blue Mosque, it is referred to as the Sultanahmet Mosque by visitors due to the magnificent blue tiles decorating its interior walls.
Then the Grand Bazaar; It is one of the largest and oldest markets in the world, with 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops. It was built between 1455-1461 by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror. Today, shops selling the same kind of merchandise tend to be congregated in their own streets or inns as it was the original Ottoman system.

• Professional Licensed Tour Guide
• Lunch
• Transportation with high model car

• Entrance Fees
• Drinks
• Personel Expenses
• Driver & Guide Tips (Optional)

PRICE $ 1 PAX: 250 $
PRICE $ 2-3 PAX: 150 $
PRICE $ 4-6 PAX: 90 $
PRICE $ 7-9 PAX: 60 $