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Discover Imperial Istanbul on this half-day sightseeing tour. Visit Hagia Sophia, which is today one of the most magnificent museums in the world, the Turkish and Islamic Arts museum and Grand Bazaar. At the Hippodrome see the famous obelisk from Egypt, a remarkable pink granite monument built 3,500 years ago by an Egyptian pharoah.
Well recovered for over 1,500 years, Hagia Sophia is named as one of the most remarkable museums in the world. Two stories of ancient history confronts everyone in this well preserved structure.
After leaving Hagia Sophia, the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum will be the next stop. The museum, across from the Blue Mosque, is a treasure-trove of beautiful objects from the Ottoman (14th to 20th centuries), Seljuk (11th to 13th centuries), and earlier periods beginning in the 8th century.
You will also have the opportunity to do some haggling at the Grand Bazaar, with it's 4400 shops! Your tour will conclude at the Hippodrome just in the middle of Sultan Ahmet area.
Please note:
The Grand Bazaar is not open on Sundays.
Turkis shoes at the Grand Bazaar, Turkey
Daily, except Monday
Unavailable Dates:
- January 01 (New Year's Day)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
- December 31 (New Year's Eve)
Tour departs from centrally located Istanbul hotels. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking. You MUST call the supplier at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to reconfirm all tour and departure details. If the supplier does not pickup from your hotel, they will advise you of the meeting point when you call. The contact details will be listed on your voucher.
Port Pickup:
For passengers arriving / departing Istanbul by cruise ship, a pick up is available from Istanbul port. If you wish to be picked up at Istanbul port you must advise the cruise line, ship name, docking and departure time in the Special Requirements box, at time of booking. Please allow 30 minutes from cruise arrival time to disembark and meet the tour. Please note, you may be picked up from the cruise port and dropped off at a city hotel or vice versa.
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- This tour is not suitable for infants 4 years and under.
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 5 - 11 years.
- Travelers 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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- All admission fees
- English speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Food and drink, unless specified
- Optional gratuities
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at the time of booking
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
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