Fatih Trip Overview
You can see Istanbul’s most notable landmarks and secret backstreets on this walking tour. Learn about the city’s Byzantine and Ottoman history from an english speaking guide. Pass by Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace Musuem and the Grand Bazaar. On this tour, you learn a lot about the attractions.
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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Fatih, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fatih, İstanbul, Turkey
You can see Istanbul’s most notable landmarks and secret backstreets on this walking tour. Learn about the city’s Byzantine and Ottoman history from an english speaking guide. Pass by Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace Musuem and the Grand Bazaar. On this tour, you learn a lot about the attractions.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkey
Built in the third century, the Hippodrome was the home of now-named Istanbul’s sporting entertainment during the Byzantine era, with a wide track for chariot racing. Today, the route of the old track is covered by Sultanahmet Square (Sultanahmet Meydani), a wide open space in the center of the old city, punctuated by ancient obelisks.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Blue Mosque is one of the best examples of the Ottoman Classical Period with its stunning six minarets and dated 17th century.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Began its life as a church in 532 AD, converted into a mosque after the turkish conquest of Constantinople in 1453 and now a museum since 1935. By general consensus, it is the most important Byzantine structure and one of the world’s great monuments built under the direction of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I. It is closed on Monday during winter season. That is why we will change with Basilica Cistern when it is closed.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
It was built in 15th century and museum since 1924. Ottoman Sultans lived here for 380 years and used as administrative office and living place. It is closed on Tuesdays. That is why we will replaced with Islamic and Art Museum when it is closed.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Sokak 12, Kapalicarsi, Istanbul 34126 Turkey
It is dated 15th century and still an active bazaar today.
Duration: 30 minutes
