Half Day Morning Sultanahmet Old City Tour

Tour of"Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the"Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.

The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque / Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Şerifi, with its innovative architecture, rich history, religious significance, and extraordinary characteristics has been fighting against time for centuries, was the largest Eastern Roman Church in Istanbul. Constructed three times in the same location, it is the world’s oldest and fastest-completed cathedral.

Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.

Hippodrome, the center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city.Serpentine Column,Obeliskof TheodosiusandGerman Fountain of Wilhelm IIarethe monuments decorating the Hippodrome.

Grand Covered Bazaar, Most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets, leatherware, and souvenir.

(Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)

Important Notes

• - Grand Covered Bazaar is closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Tour Meeting Point

• Tour meeting sultanahmet hippodrome