Half day Morning Ottoman Splendors tour, including the Blue Mosque
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Half day Morning Ottoman Splendors tour, including the Blue Mosque

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$52.14
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Everyday except Tuesdays at 9.00am
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 4 hours
Do this because
  • Half-day, small group sightseeing tour of Istanbul
  • Visit Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque
  • Discover the Hippodrome and the Obelisk
  • Complimentary pick up and drop off from European side & centrally located Istanbul hotels
What to expect

During this morning tour in Istanbul, you will visit 3 of the most important places of the city, in a small group accompanied by a licensed English speaking guide.

You will meet your guide at the hotel and begin your tour by visiting the Blue Mosque, also called to as Sultan Ahmet Mosque, one of the premier attractions in Turkey and an important Islamic monument. The Blue Mosque was built during Ottoman rule under the direction of Sultan Ahmet. You will admire the & minarets that tower over the dome structure. You will also discover the main chamber’s 20,000 Iznik tiles that are illuminated by 260 windows.

You will then visit Topkapi Palace, the illustrious pinnacle of the Ottoman Empire. It is one of the world’s largest and oldest palaces full of elegant chambers and heirloom treasures. During your visit, your guide will tell you about all the history of this palace that sits along the coastline of the Golden Horn.

You will go then to the former heart and soul of Constantinople's sporting and political center, the Hippodrome. You will learn about this lively area which for 500 years was home to Ottoman sports and even riots! The site is now a city park called At Meydanı (Horse Grounds), named after former chariot races. You will discover the ancient granite Obelisk and discover how Emperor Theodosius transported it from Egypt to Constantinople in the late 4th century.

You will finish your tour with a ride back to your Istanbul hotel.

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What's included
  • check Complimentary pick up and drop off from European side and centrally located Istanbul hotels
  • check Half-day Sightseeing with licensed English Speaking guides
  • check Entrances for the monuments mentioned
What's not included
  • x_not_included Gratuities (optional)
  • x_not_included Food and drinks, unless specified
Where
Meeting point:
You will meet your guide at Sultanahmet square or be picked up from the European side and centrally located Istanbul hotels
What to remember
  • On Fridays the Blue Mosque will be closed until 2.30pm for prayer, entry will not be permitted
  • On Tuesdays Topkapi Palace is closed.
  • Complimentary pick up and drop off from European side and centrally located Istanbul hotels
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Provider
Neon Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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