Istanbul Historical Day Trip with Guide, Lunch and Transfers
by Karavan Travel
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$300Overview
This full-day tour of Istanbul lasts about eight hours and includes visits to several key landmarks. It begins at Hippodrome Square, where guests see the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column dating back to the 5th century BC. The tour then continues to the Blue Mosque, known for its six minarets and distinctive turquoise tiles, where visitors spend about 45 minutes. Next is the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, a large former basilica featuring mosaic murals and columns, visited for around 90 minutes. Afterward, the group proceeds to Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman Sultans, touring the imperial treasury, Chinese porcelain collection, calligraphy section, and optionally the Jewelry Collection segment. Lunch is served at a local restaurant during the day. The final stop is the Grand Bazaar, the world’s largest covered market with nearly 4,000 shops offering antiques, jewelry, and carpets, where visitors spend about an hour. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels, air-conditioned transport, and a professional guide. Visiting the Harem section of Topkapi Palace, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque is a major Ottoman religious building famous for its six minarets and dome with balanced proportions. It is named for its turquoise-colored quartz mineral tiles. Ottoman sultans historically preferred this mosque for prayer until the empire ended after World War I. Visitors spend about 45 minutes here.
45 min
Hippodrome
At Hippodrome Square, visitors see Roman-era monuments including the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column, which date back to the 5th century BC. The visit lasts approximately 45 minutes.
45 min
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
The Hagia Sophia, once a large Christian basilica, now functions as a mosque. It displays extensive mosaic murals and large columns, reflecting Byzantine and Ottoman architecture. The stop lasts about 90 minutes. As it is an active mosque, skip-the-line access is not available.
90 min
TopkapI Palace
Topkapi Palace was the imperial residence of Ottoman sultans. The tour covers the imperial treasury, collections of Chinese porcelain and calligraphy, and optionally the Jewelry Collection. The visit takes around 90 minutes.
90 min
Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar is the largest covered market worldwide, home to nearly 4,000 shops selling antiques, jewelry, carpets, and more. Visitors spend roughly one hour exploring this marketplace.
60 min
Meeting point
In front of German Fountain at Sultanahmet / Hippodrome area. The tour guide holds a signboard written Karavan Travel on it
End point
In front of German Fountain at Sultanahmet / Hippodrome area. The tour guide holds a signboard written Karavan Travel on it
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Istanbul Historical Day Trip with Guide, Lunch and Transfers
by Karavan Travel
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$300Overview
This full-day tour of Istanbul lasts about eight hours and includes visits to several key landmarks. It begins at Hippodrome Square, where guests see the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column dating back to the 5th century BC. The tour then continues to the Blue Mosque, known for its six minarets and distinctive turquoise tiles, where visitors spend about 45 minutes. Next is the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, a large former basilica featuring mosaic murals and columns, visited for around 90 minutes. Afterward, the group proceeds to Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman Sultans, touring the imperial treasury, Chinese porcelain collection, calligraphy section, and optionally the Jewelry Collection segment. Lunch is served at a local restaurant during the day. The final stop is the Grand Bazaar, the world’s largest covered market with nearly 4,000 shops offering antiques, jewelry, and carpets, where visitors spend about an hour. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels, air-conditioned transport, and a professional guide. Visiting the Harem section of Topkapi Palace, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque is a major Ottoman religious building famous for its six minarets and dome with balanced proportions. It is named for its turquoise-colored quartz mineral tiles. Ottoman sultans historically preferred this mosque for prayer until the empire ended after World War I. Visitors spend about 45 minutes here.
45 min
Hippodrome
At Hippodrome Square, visitors see Roman-era monuments including the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column, which date back to the 5th century BC. The visit lasts approximately 45 minutes.
45 min
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
The Hagia Sophia, once a large Christian basilica, now functions as a mosque. It displays extensive mosaic murals and large columns, reflecting Byzantine and Ottoman architecture. The stop lasts about 90 minutes. As it is an active mosque, skip-the-line access is not available.
90 min
TopkapI Palace
Topkapi Palace was the imperial residence of Ottoman sultans. The tour covers the imperial treasury, collections of Chinese porcelain and calligraphy, and optionally the Jewelry Collection. The visit takes around 90 minutes.
90 min
Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar is the largest covered market worldwide, home to nearly 4,000 shops selling antiques, jewelry, carpets, and more. Visitors spend roughly one hour exploring this marketplace.
60 min
Meeting point
In front of German Fountain at Sultanahmet / Hippodrome area. The tour guide holds a signboard written Karavan Travel on it
End point
In front of German Fountain at Sultanahmet / Hippodrome area. The tour guide holds a signboard written Karavan Travel on it
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.