Description
Points of Interest
- Hagia Sofia
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar & Carpet Demonstration
- Underground Cistern
- Hippodrome
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Step back in time to an era of opulence and dazzling color on this walking tour of Istanbul. After a scenic drive in your motorcoach from the port, you arrive at Byzantine Hippodrome for a photo opportunity that captures this arena, once the heart of Constantinople's political and sporting life. Then explore the Underground Cistern. Visit Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture, rich with mosaics and marble pillars and coverings. A visit to the Grand Bazaar round out historic tour.
Special Notes:
Professional photography and flash are not allowed.On Sundays, the covered section of the Grand Bazaar is closed. Shopping will be limited and take place in the area nearby the Grand Bazaar.
The sequence of tour stops may vary; expect extreme dense traffic. Once in Old Istanbul, passengers will walk between the major sites.
This tour uses headsets.
Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.
Depart from ship for guided tour of the Hippodrome
Transport type:
Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity:
35
Travel time:
00:45
Time at site:
00:15
Inside visit:
No
Air conditioned:
No
Walking distance:
100
Steps:
1
Restroom available:
No
Shopping available:
No
Photo/video restrictions:
No
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes
Visit tthe Blue Mosque
Transport Capacity:
35
Time at site:
00:45
Inside visit:
Yes
Walk to Hagia Sophia and outside visit
Transport type:
Walking
Time at site:
00:20
Free time at site:
10
Inside visit:
No
Walking distance:
300
Steps:
2
Shopping available:
No
Photo/video restrictions:
Yes
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes
Walk to the Underground Cistern for guided tour.
Transport type:
Walking
Travel time:
00:15
Time at site:
00:40
Free time at site:
10
Inside visit:
Yes
Air conditioned:
No
Walking distance:
200
Steps:
60
Restroom available:
Yes
Shopping available:
No
Photo/video restrictions:
Yes
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes
Walk to Grand Bazaar, optional Carpet Demonstration and Free time.
Transport type:
Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity:
35
Travel time:
00:15
Time at site:
01:45
Free time at site:
60
Inside visit:
Yes
Air conditioned:
No
Walking distance:
745
Steps:
2
Restroom available:
Yes
Shopping available:
Yes
Photo/video restrictions:
No
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes
Walk to your motorcoach and return to your ship
Transport type:
Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity:
35
Travel time:
01:00