Description
Points of Interest
- Hippodrome
- Hagia Sofia
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar & Carpet Demonstration
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Get a snapshot view of Istanbul in this walking tour. After a scenic drive in your motorcoach from the port, you'll arrive at the Blue Mosque. This 17th-century marvel boasts a multitude of domes and semi-domes and graceful minarets on the exterior, and over 20,000 shimmering blue Iznik tiles in more than 50 different tulip designs, and 216 stained glass windows, on the interior. Just minutes away, you'll visit Hagia Sophia, considered one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture. The Grand Bazaar, the largest market in the world, presents a carpet demonstration and a plethora of opportunities to bargain in over 4,000 shops.
Special Notes:
Attire for visiting the mosque should cover shoulders and knees; shoes must be removed before entering; bring or wear socks. Shoe bags will be provided. In addition to covering shoulders and knees, all women must cover their head with a scarf. Professional photography and flash are not allowed.The sequence of tour stops may vary; expect extreme dense traffic. Once in Old Istanbul, passengers will walk between the major sites.
Please be aware of the ongoing restoration of the Blue Mosque.
On Friday calls; Blue Mosque visit will be substituted with a historical Ottoman Mosque.
This tour uses headsets.