Istanbul Classics and Highlights Tour

A Day Immersed in History, Captivating Experiences

What could be more delightful than spending a day witnessing the captivating history of this unique city?

📩 Let’s plan your trip!

Reach out now via email or WhatsApp ,it only takes a minute to secure your booking.

  
Description

A Day Immersed in History, Captivating Experiences

What could be more delightful than spending a day witnessing the captivating history of this unique city? Straddling both Europe and Asia, Istanbul is at the heart of the world’s great civilizations—Roman, Greek, and Byzantine—as well as the center of the Ottoman Empire. As you wander the city’s streets, you’ll see modern life built upon ancient ruins and historic walls that frame today’s bustling avenues. Istanbul is truly an open-air museum that delights both the eyes and the mind.

Tour Details

  • Route: Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace + Harem, Grand Bazaar

  • Tour Type: Private Tour or Regular Tour

  • Duration: Full Day

  • Meeting Point: Sultanahmet Tram Stop

  • Included:

    • Professional English-speaking guide

    • Entrance fees to all museums and historical sites

Services Not Included:

  • Lunch

  • Tips

Note:

Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays.  Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and it will be replaced with Spice Bazaar.
Transportation is not included with the tour by default; however, it can be arranged upon request. For detailed information, please email info@barefootplustravel.com.

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ITINERARY

On this full-day private tour, you will explore Istanbul’s most significant historical and cultural landmarks:

  • Hagia Sophia – Originally built in 537 AD as a church by Byzantine Emperor Justinian, later converted into a mosque in the 15th century by the Ottomans, and then served as a museum, this architectural masterpiece is once again functioning as a mosque today.

  • Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) – Renowned for its interior adorned with thousands of blue Iznik tiles, this stunning structure is one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks.

  • Hippodrome – Discover the ruins of this ancient racetrack, constructed in the 3rd century AD by Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, and take a brief journey back to the Roman era.

  • Topkapi Palace and Harem – Once the main residence of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, this palace dazzles with its opulent rooms and the mysterious harem section, reflecting the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire.

  • Grand Bazaar – Wander through this historic market, a labyrinth of domed streets home to over 4,000 shops where you can find artisanal products, spices, and many authentic souvenirs.

Istanbul Classics and Highlights Tour

A Day Immersed in History, Captivating Experiences

What could be more delightful than spending a day witnessing the captivating history of this unique city?

📩 Let’s plan your trip!

Reach out now via email or WhatsApp, it only takes a minute to secure your booking.

Description

A Day Immersed in History, Captivating Experiences

What could be more delightful than spending a day witnessing the captivating history of this unique city? Straddling both Europe and Asia, Istanbul is at the heart of the world’s great civilizations—Roman, Greek, and Byzantine—as well as the center of the Ottoman Empire. As you wander the city’s streets, you’ll see modern life built upon ancient ruins and historic walls that frame today’s bustling avenues. Istanbul is truly an open-air museum that delights both the eyes and the mind.

Tour Details

  • Route: Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace + Harem, Grand Bazaar

  • Tour Type: Private Tour or Regular Tour

  • Duration: Full Day

  • Meeting Point: Sultanahmet Tram Stop

  • Included:

    • Professional English-speaking guide

    • Entrance fees to all museums and historical sites

Services Not Included:

  • Lunch

  • Tips

Note:

Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays.  Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and it will be replaced with Spice Bazaar.
Transportation is not included with the tour by default; however, it can be arranged upon request. For detailed information, please email info@barefootplustravel.com.

Reviews (0)

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.

ITINERARY

On this full-day private tour, you will explore Istanbul’s most significant historical and cultural landmarks:

  • Hagia Sophia – Originally built in 537 AD as a church by Byzantine Emperor Justinian, later converted into a mosque in the 15th century by the Ottomans, and then served as a museum, this architectural masterpiece is once again functioning as a mosque today.

  • Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) – Renowned for its interior adorned with thousands of blue Iznik tiles, this stunning structure is one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks.

  • Hippodrome – Discover the ruins of this ancient racetrack, constructed in the 3rd century AD by Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, and take a brief journey back to the Roman era.

  • Topkapi Palace and Harem – Once the main residence of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, this palace dazzles with its opulent rooms and the mysterious harem section, reflecting the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire.

  • Grand Bazaar – Wander through this historic market, a labyrinth of domed streets home to over 4,000 shops where you can find artisanal products, spices, and many authentic souvenirs.