– BYZANTINE & OTTOMAN RELICS –
Due to popular demand, we brought The Old City Tour back! Now you can book both Circle Istanbul and The Old City Tour with us and take advantage of the discounted pricing!
Our small group Old City (Sultanahmet) Tour is a full day walking tour from 08:45 am until 5:00 pm, available everyday of the week (except national holidays). You will be given the meeting point instructions once you sign up.
– ITINERARY –
*BLUE MOSQUE: one of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.
HIPPODROME: The former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.
HAGIA SOPHIA: The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.
BASILICA CISTERN: Also known as Underground Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul.
TOPKAPI PALACE: The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family.
GRAND BAZAAR: In addition to its historical importance, it’s a bazaar that will tempt even the non-shoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewelers, leather and souvenirs.
PRICES & AVAILABILITY:
*For children ages 8 to 12, please email us for discount pricing. Prices are in US dollars.
