istanbul has remained turkey's largest city, port, business and cultural center as well featuring one of the most important waterways being The bosphorus. Come and enjoy the privilege of cruising throughout the Bosphorus. Wherever you go in Turkey, for the first time or last day of your trip in Turkey, we sure that you will come Istanbul anyway. So with daily Istanbul Tour, you will see the top destinations of Istanbul. Daily Istanbul Tour includes entrance fees, pick up&drop off services and accompany a tour guide during the tour. The daily tour, which is mentioned below, STARTS FROM SULTANAHMET area in Istanbul. Up to your wishes, however you want, We can do our best. For more details, here we are to help you. This tour is operated on regular or private basis and all year around.
Itinerary
Istanbul is a must-see city .We have many places to visit. On this tour, top destinations we are going to see.First stop is Blue Mosque .It (Sultanahmet Camii) is an historical mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design.Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed I.
Then head on to Hippodrome. Center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome.Next stop is Basilica Cistern. The Basilica Cistern was built to provide water for the city of Istanbul during the reign of Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century AD .
Lunch break.
Hagia Sophia is the one of the most visited museums and most prominent monuments in the world in terms of art and the history of architecture. It is one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture, rich with mosaics and marble pillars and coverings
Next is the Topkapi Palace. It allows its visitors to witness the history, culture, grandeur, magnificence, and profusion of an Empire which lasted for a very long time. Palace was the official residence of the Ottoman Sultans, from the 15th century until 1856, when until Abdulmecid moved to the Dolmabahce Palace.
Being one of the biggest and oldest closed bazaars, Grand Bazaar is a must go place in Istanbul.It is in fact a separate world within Istanbul. It is an active, crowded, inviting, and indispensable part of Istanbul. This bazaar attracts tourists from all over the world.( Closed on Sundays, replaced with other locations )
At the end of tour,drop off hotels.
Please note that free pick up & drop off service from Sultanahmet,Sirkeci,Beyazit and Taksim area hotels. If your hotel is on a different location, let us know.
