• Blue Mosque - Old City Morning

A must-see tour in Istanbul, the heart of four historical empires: the Roman Empire, Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire, Latin Empire, and the Ottoman Empire.

Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and is replaced with the Chora Museum. The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.

HAGIA SOPHIA

Hagia Sophia is the fourth largest church in the world. Its construction dates back to the 4th century and it was named the 2nd best engineering feat in human history by the BBC.

BLUE MOSQUE

The Blue Mosque boasts the finest interior design in Ottoman architecture, featuring 20,000 pieces of Iznik tile. It is unique with its six minarets.

HIPPODROME

The Hippodrome was the center of Byzantine entertainment, where 30,000 civilians were killed by the queen’s order during the Nika revolt.

GRAND COVERED BAZAAR

The Grand Covered Bazaar is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 4,000 shops, attracting between 250,000 to 500,000 visitors.

• Hippodrome - During the transition from Byzantium to the Ottoman Empire, master architects respected this square by preserving its historical works. Known as Horse Square during the Ottoman era, the Hippodrome witnessed festivals and parades.

The oval Hippodrome, which hosted many sports activities including chariot races, dates back to 203 AD, during the reign of Emperor Septimus Severus. Under Constantine the Great, the area was expanded to 480 meters by 118 meters. To appreciate its scale, stand next to the Kaiser Wilhelm Fountain, where race cars and spectators entered. The central part of the square, called “spina,” was adorned with statues and monuments.

• Hotel pick-up
• Entrance to visiting places
• Guiding service
• Parking fees

• drinks
• hagia sofia entrance

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