
Half Day Istanbul Walking Tour
About This Tour
Uncover Istanbul’s imperial treasures in a half-day journey beneath domes and into ancient depths.
Itinerary
Duration: 4 Hours
Operating Days: Daily
Pier pick-up time: 8:30 or 9:00AM at Istanbul cruise ship port and or hotel
Price:
Visiting:
- Hippodrome and Obelisk
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
- Basilica Cistern
Complimentary pick up and drop off from the Cruise Ship Port in Istanbul
Itinerary :
In one day you will discover the city that was once the capital of two different Empires between 330 A. D. and 1923.
We will visit Hagia Sophia which is over 1500 years old and was the largest church over 1000 years in the world till the construction of the St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
The Blue Mosque is famous with its blue tiles, stained glasses and 6 minarets.
The Hippodrom was the center of the cultural, political and sportive activities. Basically it was the heart of the city since the 3. century with Egyptian obelisk from 15th century B. C.
The Grand Bazaar is huge. It has more than ancient 4000 shops from 15th century.
The Cistern Basilica has been water reservoir since 6th century. The basilica has been the venue for many famous movies among which is "Inferno" with Tom Hanks.
Meeting Point & Tour Duration:
Meeting Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Cruise Ship Port, Hotel, Address or Intersection, Monument/Building
The duration might be affected by weather or traffic conditions.
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