Istanbul 1 Day Tour | Best of Istanbul | Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi | La Vacanza Travel

Istanbul 1 Day Tour | Best of Istanbul | Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi

Duration: 7 to 8 minutes
Destination: Turkiye, Turkiye, Istanbul
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  • 7 to 8 minutes
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This tour is a must in Istanbul. You will begin the day with the Roman Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organized by the Romans and Byzantines. Blue Mosque the only mosque with six minarets and its surrounding will our next place to visit. next, you will see the Germain Fountain a gift of Kaiser Wilhem 2. and listen to the stories of his liaison with the orient. Hagia Sophia the Church of Divine Wisdom is the highlight of this day. Following the visits your guide will take you to the Grand Bazaar for demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts.
Topkapi Museum is the big one.. the most important museum of Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula. It is an incomparably rich treasure-chest, brimming with things of historical importance. First, second, third and fourth courtyards, the Audience Hall, Divan -the high court-, Historical Kitchens, Royal Stables, the Treasury, Gardens, Kiosks...

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

The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today it is a square named Sultanahmet Meydanı in the Turkish city of Istanbul, with a few fragments of the original structure surviving.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. A popular tourist site, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque continues to function as a mosque today. The Blue Mosque, as it is popularly known, was constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

The German Fountain is a gazebo styled fountain in the northern end of old hippodrome, Istanbul, Turkey and across from the Mausoleum of Sultan Ahmed I. It was constructed to commemorate the second anniversary of German Emperor Wilhelm II's visit to Istanbul in 1898.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Hagia Sophia is the former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Built in AD 537 at the beginning of the Middle Ages, it was famous in particular for its massive dome.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 m², attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Hagia Irene Museum, Sultanahmet Meydani Topkapi Sarayi 1. Avlusu Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Hagia Irene or Hagia Eirene, sometimes known also as Saint Irene, is a Greek Eastern Orthodox church located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace in Istanbul. It is one of the few churches in Istanbul that has not been converted into a mosque. The Hagia Irene today operates as a museum and concert hall.

Duration: 20 minutes

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

The Topkapı Palace, or the Seraglio, is a large museum in Istanbul, Turkey. In the 15th century, it served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans. Construction began in 1459, ordered by Mehmed the Conqueror, six years after the conquest of Constantinople.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Caferaga Medresesi, Caferiye Sk. Sogukkuyu Cikmazi No:5, Istanbul Turkiye

The Caferağa Medresseh is a former medrese, located in Istanbul, Turkey, next to the Hagia Sophia. It was built in 1559 by Mimar Sinan on the orders of Cafer Ağa, during the reign of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sogukcesme Sokak, Soguk Cesme Sokak, Istanbul Turkiye

Soğukçeşme Sokağı is a small street with historic houses in the Sultanahmet neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey, sandwiched in-between the Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace. The car-free zone street is named after the fountain situated at its end towards Gülhane Park.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance Fees
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Mosque
  • Entry/Admission - Topkapi Palace

Exclusions
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Traveler pickup is offered
    We offer free pick up and drop off to all hotels in central Istanbul. please contact us first if you have any question about the pickup.


    Departure Time

    08:30 AM

    Voucher info

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

    Duration

    7 to 8 minutes


    User's Reviews

    Büşra G

    31 Jan, 2023

    This is a wonderful and information-filled tour where Istanbul still breathes the past where historical civilizations left their traces. Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman trophies are all over the city and today they still shine like the first day. I was once again mesmerized as the lovely tour guide told us information I had never heard before. It is impossible not to be mesmerized!

    ipek u

    31 Jan, 2023

    I was absolutely amazed by the rich history this city holds in every corner, under every stone. Visiting like a timeless museum. A lot of buildings, monuments from different ages of historical past. Like a lot of color and shades on same canvas. I think it was a culturally rich and unique trip. So i've higly recommend.

    Melike A

    30 Jan, 2023

    We had a wonderful time on our tour of Istanbul, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone traveling to the city. The Roman Hippodrome and Blue Mosque were both incredible, but it was our visit to Topkapi Palace that really blew us away. It's hard to believe that such an ornate palace could have existed in the 1500s—let alone under Ottoman rule!

    Seda Y

    30 Jan, 2023

    If you're looking for an experience that will take you back in time, Istanbul is a must-visit. We loved visiting the Roman Hippodrome and Blue Mosque, where our tour guide gave us some great history lessons and pointed out important landmarks. The Topkapi Palace was a highlight—we got to go inside and see the rooms where the sultan would have lived and worked.

    okul ö

    30 Jan, 2023

    I really enjoyed learning about the history of city and seeing how it has been preserved and restored. The Blue Mosque was an impressive example of Islamic architecture, with beautiful mosaics and intricate decorations. And Topkapi Palace's interior was beautiful and ornate, with intricate Ottoman decorations that showed off their wealth. But if you are old like me, be ready for feel tired.

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