Istanbul Grand Heritage Tour: Hippodrome, Suleymaniye Mosque & Iron Church

Spend a full day tracing Istanbul's layered heritage on a guided tour that pairs Ottoman grandeur with lesser-seen landmarks. Beginning with a morning hotel pickup, the day moves at a comfortable pace through some of the old city's most striking monuments.

At Suleymaniye Mosque you take in Sinan's masterful architecture and the tombs of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and Hurrem Sultan. The route then turns to the remarkable Bulgarian St. Stephen Church, built entirely of cast iron, before reaching the Hippodrome with its ancient obelisk, Serpent Column and German Fountain.

A traditional Turkish lunch and free shopping time round out the experience, all accompanied by a licensed guide and air-conditioned transport. Travellers wanting to add Hagia Sophia can do so with the Golden Package.