Sultanahmet Old city tour

Sultanahmet Old city tour

Tour guiding is my passion and I like my guests to feel like friends. I am a licensed Turkish tour-guide with over 25 years experience. Born and raised in Istanbul. As I have studied Christianity, archaeology, history, mythology, I can help you understand our diverse history and culture. My individual approach comes from a keen sense of reality (and humour) and aims to be friendly, informative, and entertaining. I wil be arranging fast track entry at the museums with special tickets Together we will talk about history, culture, religions, etc and try good, authentic food and even buy a Turkish rug if interested. The long and short of it; we‘ll have good time !

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

Also known as the Sultan Ahmet Camii (or Sultan Ahmed Mosque), is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Istanbul.

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Hagia Sophia is the former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum (Ayasofya müzesi). It is definietly the most impressive sight in Istanbul.


Duration: 45 minutes

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

The Topkapi Palace is the biggest and one of the most popular sites to visit in Istanbul. It was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational centre of the state. Notable not only for its architecture and collections but also for the history and culture of the Ottoman Empire that it recalls.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Basilica Cistern, Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3, Istanbul 34410 Turkey

The Basilica Cistern ( 6th century) is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: KapalIcarsI, KalpakcIlar Cad. Sorguclu Han No: 22 Beyazıt Mh., Istanbul 34854 Turkey

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. Your guide will help you shop for rugs, leather products, ceramics etc.

Duration: 1 hour