Full Day Istanbul Tour - Explore the Magnificent Old City

After we welcome you at Istanbul Port or pick you up from your hotel, you will enjoy an extensive tour of Istanbul. The city was once the capital of three great empires and is now the only city in the world located on two continents, Europe and Asia. Our first visit will be to the legendary Hagia Sophia. Built 1,500 years ago, it was one of the greatest monuments of the Roman Empire and one of the most important landmarks of Istanbul. Next, we will visit the famous Blue Mosque, completed in 1616. After leaving the Blue Mosque, we will explore the Hippodrome, the ancient stadium of Constantinople and one of the most important historic areas of the city. We will then travel about two kilometers to the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and most famous shopping areas in the world. The bazaar was built by order of Fatih Sultan Mehmet after the conquest of Constantinople. You will have free time to explore its thousands of shops and stalls, where you can find carpets, jewelry, spices, Turkish sweets, souvenirs, and many other traditional products. Finally, we will visit Topkapi Palace, built by order of Mehmet the Conqueror. Construction of the palace began in 1461, shortly after his conquest of Constantinople. For centuries, it served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire and the residence of the Ottoman Sultans. At the end of the tour, we will transfer you back to Istanbul Port or your hotel..