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Istanbul
8 - 9.5 hour(s) incl. transportation
Available Daily
English
Pick-up available
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Istanbul One Day City Tour (Scheduled Regular Coach Tour)
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Istanbul One Day City Tour (Upgrade to Private Vehicle and Guide)
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Overview
Schedule
Pick-up from Select Hotels in Istanbul
Start of Tour

Discover Hippodrome, the center of sporting events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Wonder at the Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and the German Fountain of Wilhelm II which are also the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.

Stop over the most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world. It has nearly 4,000 shops selling various products such as jewelry, gold, antiques, carpets, leatherware, souvenirs and more. (Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request.)
Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant

Explore the opulent residence and administrative headquarters of previous Ottoman Sultans and find the Imperial Treasury containing sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, rare Chinese porcelain, weapons and more.

See the five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia Sophia. The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with purple, red, green and blue flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophagi.
Check-out at Sultanahmet Square or Drop-off at Select Hotels in Istanbul
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location

Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Notes
Required items to bring & attire
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
Additional notes
- Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and will be replaced with Underground (Basilica) Cistern.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with shopping elsewhere.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and will be replaced with a tour to Byzantium. Entrance to the Topkapi Palace Harem is not included.
- Sultan Tombs are closed on Mondays and will be replaced with a visit to Little Hagia Sophia (St. Sergius & Bacchus).
- Pick-up and drop-off times may vary due to the occasional traffic in Istanbul.
- The tour is available in English, French, Spanish and German.
Overview
Schedule
Pick-up from Select Hotels in Istanbul
Start of Tour

Hippodrome is the center of sporting events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and the German Fountain of Wilhelm II are also the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.

Stop over the most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4,000 shops selling antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs (art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request).
Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant

Explore the opulent residence and administrative headquarters of previous Ottoman Sultans and find the Imperial Treasury containing sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, rare Chinese porcelain, weapons and more.

Designed by the court architect Sinan for the Grand Vizier of Süleyman The Magnificent. A typical sample of Islamic architecture amidst the rows of shops near the Spice Bazaar, famed with its exquisite and colorful tiles set in floral and geometric designs.
Drop-off at Select Hotels in Istanbul
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location

Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location

Notes
Required items to bring & attire
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
Additional notes
- Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and will be replaced with Underground (Basilica) Cistern.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with shopping elsewhere.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and will be replaced with a tour to Byzantium. Entrance to the Topkapi Palace Harem is not included.
- Sultan Tombs are closed on Mondays and will be replaced with a visit to Little Hagia Sophia (St. Sergius & Bacchus).
- Pick-up and drop-off times may vary due to the occasional traffic in Istanbul.
Reviews
Fantastic, our guide was fab, from the efficient pick to the last moment of the tour everything was just wonderful so interesting with just enough information and more if you wanted it, any question could be answered fro...
moreOur tour was scheduled at 9:00 a.m., but actually started at 10:40 after couple of calls in Turkish language from our veri helpfull hotel manager. The tour had to include Grand Bazaar, but bazaar was closed this day and...
moreWe were picked up promptly and were then given a fantastic tour and insight to Istanbul. Our trip would not have been the same without this tour. Very knowledgeable, helpful and trustworthy guide - unbelieveable service ...
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- Any cancellations made after 09:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and will be replaced with Underground (Basilica) Cistern.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with shopping elsewhere.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and will be replaced with a tour to Byzantium. Entrance to the Topkapi Palace Harem is not included.
- Sultan Tombs are closed on Mondays and will be replaced with a visit to Little Hagia Sophia (St. Sergius & Bacchus).
- Pick-up and drop-off times may vary due to the occasional traffic in Istanbul.
- The tour is available in English, French, Spanish and German.
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and will be replaced with Underground (Basilica) Cistern.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with shopping elsewhere.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and will be replaced with a tour to Byzantium. Entrance to the Topkapi Palace Harem is not included.
- Sultan Tombs are closed on Mondays and will be replaced with a visit to Little Hagia Sophia (St. Sergius & Bacchus).
- Pick-up and drop-off times may vary due to the occasional traffic in Istanbul.