Istanbul Byzantine and Ottoman Tour: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar
Travel through two of history's most powerful empires on this full-day tour of Byzantine and Ottoman Istanbul. Riding in a comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes minivan, you and a knowledgeable local guide visit five of the city's defining attractions, each one a window into the rulers and faiths that shaped Istanbul.
The route brings together Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar and the Hippodrome, with your guide connecting the dots between Constantinople's Christian past and the splendor of the Ottoman court. With a small group capped at twelve, there is plenty of room for questions along the way.
Free hotel and cruise port pickup is available across central Istanbul, including Sultanahmet, Fatih, Taksim, Beyoglu, Sisli, Besiktas, Harbiye and Ortakoy. Entrance fees and meals are not included, so bring funds for the sites you wish to enter.
What's included
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How large is the group?
The tour runs as a small group with a maximum of 12 people.
Are entrance fees included?
Entrance fees are not included. Hagia Sophia is around €25 and Topkapi Palace is around 1500 TL per person.
Is the tour accessible?
It is stroller and pram accessible but not wheelchair accessible, and it is not recommended for travelers with heart conditions or back problems.
Which areas offer pickup?
Free pickup is offered from hotels and cruise ports in Sultanahmet, Fatih, Taksim, Beyoglu, Sisli, Besiktas, Harbiye and Ortakoy.