Why choose this Goreme tour ?
Istanbul has always been one of the fascinating cities in the world. We offer this particular excursion to our client who prefers to explore most in the town and pay less. You will have a very informative but enjoyable and easy tour with your professional and knowledgeable guide throughout the imperial city centre.
You will see the most interesting monuments and learn their great historical backgrounds. Since that is a walking tour, you will also have the chance to observe the present day life in the area and take more pictures. You will have an experienced local tour guide with you who will inform you about the historical and architectural background of the sites.
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What makes Private Istanbul Highlights Walking Tour a unique experience ?
The Hippodrome was the centre of Byzantium’s life for 1000 years and of Ottoman life for another 400 years and has been the scene of countless political dramas. In Byzantine times, the rival chariot teams of ‘Greens’ and ‘Blues‘ had separate sectarian connections. Support for a team was akin to membership of a political party and a team victory had important effects on policy.
Blue Mosque (or Sultan Ahmet Mosque) isa unique example of Ottoman architecture. The inside walls of the Mosque are decorated with beautiful Turkish Tiles. Million Stone (an ancient monument partially remained today. It is situated right in the centre of the city to show the directions to East and West.
Turkish Ayasofya, also called Church of the Divine Wisdom, an important Byzantine structure in Istanbul and one of the world’s great monuments. It was built as a Christian church in the 6th century CE (532–537) under the direction of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I. In subsequent centuries it became a mosque(1453) by Sultan Mehmet II., museum(1934), and a mosque again(2020). The building reflects the religious changes that have played out in the region over the centuries, with the minarets and inscriptions of Islam as well as the amazing mosaics of Christianity.
One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. You will have the set menu lunch including local food which is included in the tour price. (Drinks are self-payment)
Visit Topkapi Palace (former residence of Ottoman Sultans and today is a museum including the sections of Treasury, Sacred Relics, Sultan Pavilions and Harem), after that, you will visit Sultan Tombs of 17th and 18th centuries. The tour finishes at around 17:30 with a drop off at your hotel.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Istanbul Highlights Walking Tour
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Private Istanbul Highlights Walking Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- English speaking guide
- Entrance Fees
Not Included
- Tips and gratuities (optional)
- Drinks
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Goodman Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Istanbul.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 14 Travelers is accepted for booking.
