Fatih Trip Overview
Be ready to explore the queen of the cities, Istanbul! Once Napoleon said that if the world was one country, Istanbul would be its capital. The city was the capital of the Romans, Byzantines, Latins and Ottomans. So, Istanbul houses the different history, cultures and traces from those ancient civilizations.
This Full-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour allows you to see the Roman and Ottoman heritage, in Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar. While strolling from one to another highlights, you will find yourselves back in time. It is just a culture, art, and history shock that be ready how the styles are changing.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Fatih, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fatih, İstanbul, Turkey
Be ready to explore the queen of the cities, Istanbul! Once Napoleon said that if the world was one country, Istanbul would be its capital. The city was the capital of the Romans, Byzantines, Latins and Ottomans. So, Istanbul houses the different history, cultures and traces from those ancient civilizations.
This Full-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour allows you to see the Roman and Ottoman heritage, in Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar. While strolling from one to another highlights, you will find yourselves back in time. It is just a culture, art, and history shock that be ready how the styles are changing.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkey
The Hippodrome: an ancient chariot races U-shaped stadium with 100,000 spectators. Even though the Hippodrome had lost its seats, walls, and much of the remains, the three monuments are still standing: the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, and Constantine Columns.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
The Blue Mosque: an Ottoman imperial mosque that Sultan Ahmet built between 1609-1616. Even if it is officially called Sultanahmet Mosque, it was named by the travelers’ Blue Mosque after seeing the blue tiles inside.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
The Topkapi Palace: Once was the heart of the Ottoman Empire as a residential palace and headquarters. Sultan Mehmet II built the palace in the 15th century; then, it became the Ottoman Empire’s center. Since 1924, The Topkapi Palace serves as a museum.
Please Note: The Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Hagia Sophia: built by the Roman Emperor Justinian between 532-537 and became the highest and the biggest cathedral globally. The church was converted into a mosque by the Ottomans in the 15th century and became a museum in 1934. Hagia Sophia lost its museum status in July 2020 and has become a mosque again. Like the other mosques, Hagia Sophia is open to visitors.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
The Grand Bazaar: the oldest and the largest functioning market globally that houses over 4,000 stores, 61 streets, and is completely covered. Sultan Mehmet II built the Grand Bazaar in the 15th century; then, it was enlarged by the following sultans. Your guide will be more than happy to help you find your masterpiece of Turkish art upon your request.
Please Note: Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. It will be replaced with Spice Market.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
