Small Group Istanbul In A Day & Skip The Line At Hagia Sophia & Topkapı Palace | La Vacanza Travel

Small Group Istanbul In A Day & Skip The Line At Hagia Sophia & Topkapı Palace

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 8 hours
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This full day tour will take you to some of the gems of Istanbul.

Travel back in time and discover the story of Roman Byzantium, Byzantine Constantinople and Ottoman Istanbul as you explore the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace with social distance and skip the lines to museums and mosques

Itinerary
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Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics

of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. (Harem is not included in the program)


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.


Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkiye

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

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world
with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.
(Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: German Fountain, Hippodrome Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

The German Fountain is a gazebo styled fountain in the northern end of old hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square), Istanbul, Turkey and across from the Mausoleum of Sultan Ahmed I.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Obelisk of Theodosius, Sultanahmat Meydani Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul Turkiye

The Obelisk of Theodosius is the Ancient Egyptian obelisk of Pharaoh Thutmose III re-erected in the Hippodrome of Constantinople (known today as At Meydanı or Sultanahmet Meydanı, in the modern city of Istanbul, Turkey) by the Roman emperor Theodosius I in the 4th century AD.

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions
  • Fuel surcharge
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
  • Entry/Admission - Topkapi Palace

Exclusions
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Near public transportation
  • Tour price includes A/C transportation, guidance in multiple languages, entrance fees, lunch and taxes
  • Drinks are not included during the lunch
  • Please kindly be ready by the hotel reception 10 minutes before departure time
  • Guests who prefer not to spend time at courtesy transfers should be ready at our departure point 10 minutes before given departure time (09:00am)
  • Non smoking on our tours but all tours make frequent stops
  • Local Experiences Istanbul is not responsible for loss or theft of personal belongings during the tour
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Tamara Restaurant, Sultan Ahmet, Küçük Ayasofya Cd. No:14, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Traveler pickup is offered
We can meet with the guests in front of Tamara Restaurant at Sultanahmet Center around 08:30

Ports

  • Galataport Istanbul, Kılıçali Paşa Mah. Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. No: 8 İç Kapı No: 102, Kılıçali Paşa, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours


User's Reviews

Helen_J

21 Sep, 2023

The visit to Sofia Hagia Mosque was full of history and the guide knew its history which made the mosque more interesting.

563wilmap

31 Mar, 2023

We stayed at the Rast Hotel, and the staff there are just wonderful. The hotel is old, but very clean and well managed. In the best location for visiting all the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Theodorius Cistern , the Grand Bazaar and many more wonderful places. I totally recommend having a Hammam. We were all a bit apprehensive, but just the most wonderful experience. I have to also personally thank Sevki, who worked in the cafe at the Rast Hotel, She made our breakfast each day so enjoyable. So friendly, happy and alway up for a chat with us. xxxx Wilma xx

Andreea_B

05 Nov, 2023

Un recorrido muy intenso con lo principal de Estambul. Visitamos Mezquita Azul y Hagia Sofia, luego comimos en un restaurante un menú normal pero decente y x la tarde el Palacio Topkapi. Nuestro guía Umut hablaba y entendía muy bien el castellano así que todo genial. Una persona muy tranquila con un umor diferente. Es un poco caro la verdad pero estuvo bastante bien.

JAlfredo_H

04 Mar, 2020

Buen tour, con El mejor guía que he conocido en todos mis viajes, nos explicaba todo con mucha paciencia y muy buena persona. Gracias

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