Istanbul Old City Tour with a Private Guide

Itinerary
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Stop At: Sultanahmet District, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

The Old City or Sultanahmet district is the heart of historic Old Istanbul with many of the most important attractions dotted around it.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

Hagia Sophia, was constructed by the Byzantines between 532-537 A.D. and was the biggest church of the Byzantine Empire. When Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Empire, it was converted into a mosque. Now it’s a museum and constantly busy with visitors who come to admire its impressive dome and glittering mosaics.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

With its stunning dome and six minarets, the Sultanahmet Mosque-better known to foreigners as the Blue Mosque- forms an impressive feature of the Istanbul skyline, was built in Ottoman era in 1616 and is still being used as a mosque.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

This extraordinary and mystic palace was the residence of the Ottoman Sultans built in 15th century and was the center of the Ottoman might for about 400 years. It is a typical example of Ottoman architecture and the rooms exhibit rich collections. The palace gives you a great view across the Bosphorus.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Hippodrome (At Meydani), Istanbul Turkey

The Hippodrome which sits next to the Blue Mosque, was a huge open air sports stadium with banks of seats froming an oval shape and mostly hosted the chariot races, it's still possible to see some parts of it such as the Theodosius (egyptian) Obelisk, Constantine Obelisk, Serpentine Column, German Fountain...

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Basilica Cistern, Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3, Istanbul 34410 Turkey

The Basilica Cistern which consists of 336 columns was built by the Byzantines in 532 AD to store the water underground where water was brought here by series of aquaducts that ran from the Belgrade Forest. At the far end of the accessible part of the cistern, two bas-reliefs in the shape of Medusa heads can be seen serving as column bases.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Grand Bazaar Jewelers, Alemdar Mah. Bab-I Ali Cad. Guran Han No:34 D. 4 Fatih, Istanbul 34110 Turkey

It was the largest covered market of the world built by the Ottomans in this city in 1460ies with more than 66 streets and 4000 shops where you can find various souvenirs, clothes, Turkish delights, antiques, jewellery etc. in an authentic oriental atmosphere...

Duration: 1 hour