Meeting Point

At your hotel, cruise ship port or a monument such as the German Fountain

Hagia Sophia

It was built as a Roman church between 532 and 537 and turned into a mosque later. I can truly that this breathtaking place is the most iconic building you can see in Istanbul. You'll be amazed by the size of the building and the details of Byzantine mosaics and Ottoman callipgrahy.

Topkapı Palace

Topkapı Palace was the home of the Ottoman royal family from the 15th to the 19th century. It has been a museum since 1924 and is one of the most visited places in Turkiye!

Lunch Break

The Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque, built by Sultan Ahmed I and officially known as Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is one of the most iconic mosques of Istanbul. It has got hundreds of blue tiles and six minarets which is the only example from the Ottoman era.

The Hippodrome

The Hippodrome is a giant open-air square where you can see ancient monuments such as the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpent Column and the Walled Column.

The Basilica Cistern

It was built as a water reservoir in the 6th century and today it's the largest cistern of Istanbul. This breathtaking place has got 336 marble columns and several spolia/reused materials.

The Grand Bazaar

It's one of the oldest and biggest covered markets in the world! It's believed that this giant complex has got 4000 shops and 61 streets.

End of the tour

We'll finish the tour in the Grand Bazaar which is open until 7-7:30 pm, so you can spend more time in the bazaar if you want or I can help you return to your hotel or cruise ship port.

Ending Point

The Grand Bazaar, your hotel, cruise ship port etc.