• Hippodrome - The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that served as the sporting and social hub of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today, it is a square called Sultanahmet Meydanı in Istanbul, Turkey, with some remnants of the original structure still visible.
• German Fountain - The German Fountain is a gazebo-style fountain located at the northern end of the old hippodrome in Istanbul, Turkey, opposite the Mausoleum of Sultan Ahmed I. It was built to mark the second anniversary of German Emperor Wilhelm II’s visit to Istanbul in 1898.
• Obelisk of Theodosius - The Obelisk of Theodosius is an ancient Egyptian obelisk of Pharaoh Thutmose III, re-erected in the Hippodrome of Constantinople by Roman Emperor Theodosius I in the 4th century AD.
• Serpent Column - The Serpent Column, also known as the Serpentine Column, Plataean Tripod, or Delphi Tripod, is an ancient bronze column located at the Hippodrome of Constantinople, now in Istanbul, Turkey.
• Cemberlitas Sutunu - The Column of Constantine, also referred to as the Burnt Stone or Burnt Pillar, is a Roman monumental column commissioned by Roman Emperor Constantine the Great in 330 AD. It commemorates the declaration of Byzantium as the new capital of the Roman Empire.
• Blue Mosque - The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a historic mosque situated in Istanbul, Turkey. It continues to function as a mosque while also drawing a large number of tourists. Constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the reign of Ahmed I, its Külliye includes Ahmed’s tomb, a madrasah, and a hospice.
• Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia is a former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Built in AD 537 during the Middle Ages, it is renowned for its massive dome. It was the largest building in the world and an engineering marvel of its time.
• Topkapi Palace - The Topkapı Palace, also known as the Seraglio, is a large museum located in the eastern part of the Fatih district in Istanbul, Turkey. In the 15th and 16th centuries, it served as the primary residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans.
• Grand Bazaar - The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets globally, featuring 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops, spanning a total area of 30,700 m², and attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily.

• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Professional Tour Guide
• Museum entrance tickets
• Lunch

• Alcoholic beverages
• Museum Entrance Tickets (Topkapi Palace 2400 TRY, Hagia Sophia 25 Euro)

Istanbul Old City Tour with Art Historian Tour Guide
Experience Istanbul’s timeless sights on a full-day tour of the city’s stunning historic places. Listen for the ancient echoes of pounding hooves and charioteers at Hippodrome Square and spot the distinctive tiles of the Blue Mosque. See the Byzantine mosaics and minarets of Hagia Sophia, then follow in the footsteps of powerful sultans, courtiers, and generals at Topkapi Palace. Continue your tour in the vibrant Grand Bazaar, browsing bright displays of handicrafts, carpets, and souvenirs.

We will visit Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Grand Covered Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Sultan Tombs. End of the tour we will drop you off at your hotel.

Let’s start to explore Istanbul. The first visit is to Ancient Hippodrome. It was the center of sports activities in Constantinople.

Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, is a breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.