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Highlights
- Immerse yourself in this guided day tour of Istanbul with hotel pick-ups accompanied by a guide as you discover the highlights of Istanbul.
- Visit the Hippodrome, a former center of chariot races during the Roman Empire with a Serpentine Column from Delphi and an obelisk from Egypt.
- Admire the iconic blue tiles and minarets of the Blue Mosque, and learn about the Ottoman Empire at their former imperial residence, the Topkapi Palace.
- See the tombs of the Sultans in Hagia Sophia and shop for souvenirs in the Grand Bazaar, followed by lunch at a local Turkish restaurant.
Your Experience
See Istanbul’s landmark sights in one convenient tour with hotel pickup, an AC vehicle, and a licensed English-speaking guide.
Getting started
Get picked up from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and travel to the Hippodrome. Meet your guide and begin exploring Istanbul’s historic landmarks.
What to expect
Hippodrome
- Explore the former Byzantine stadium and see the Egyptian Obelisk and Serpent Column while hearing stories of ancient chariot races.
Blue Mosque
- Visit the Sultan Ahmed Mosque and admire its blue-tiled interior, six minarets, and 260 windows.
Topkapi Palace
- Stop outside Topkapi Palace and learn about the Ottoman sultans who once lived there. Entry is available at your own cost.
Hagia Sophia
- Explore the surroundings of Hagia Sophia and see its historic tombs and nearby Ottoman-era structures.
Grand Bazaar
- Browse nearly 4,000 shops offering jewelry, antiques, pottery, leather goods, carpets, and other souvenirs.
Lunch
- Finish the sightseeing with a full-course lunch at an authentic Turkish restaurant.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Full-day tour of Istanbul highlights
- English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up from select areas
- Transfers in an AC vehicle
- Entry to Hippodrome
- Entry to Blue Mosque
- Lunch at a Turkish restaurant
- Topkapi Palace entrance fee (1500TL)
- Entry to Hagia Sophia
- Hotel drop-offs
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
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Booking FAQs
It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes. On Sundays, the Grand Bazaar is closed. You will explore authentic local shops instead.
Strict Dress Code: Women are forbidden to enter the synagogue without covering their heads. Wear decent clothes that cover hair, knees, and shoulders. It is not allowed to wear tank tops, vests, and hats/caps.
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