Private Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Tour

Private Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Tour

Private Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour allows you to have the unique experience to see the history of Istanbul with the most important details in a day. During all sightseeing you can feel the smell of history with our professional local guides. Also a great traditional set menu lunch with panaromic view of Istanbul is always impressive for our guests.

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

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: 2 hours

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

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: 30 minutes

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

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


Duration: 30 minutes

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

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: 1 hour

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: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkey

Spice Bazaar, built in 1664, is one of the most colorful bazaar of Istanbul that offers numberless spices, Turkish delights, caviar, dried nuts and more...

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Yeni Camii, Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Yeni Cami Cd. No. 3 Eminonu, Istanbul 34116 Turkey

The New Mosque (Yeni Camii) in Istanbul was built in the 1600s. Located on the water's edge next to the Galata Bridge, the Yeni Camii has become a defining feature of Istanbul's skyline.

Duration: 30 minutes