Istanbul Mosques & Palaces Tour
Description
At the indicated time, we'll kick off our tour of the mosques and palaces of Istanbul. We'll discover all the secrets of Ottoman architecture and the city's most representative buildings!
The first stop of the tour will be at the Hippodrome and the Obelisk of Theodosius, which the Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose II commissioned. Afterward, we'll go to the Blue Mosque, whose name is due to the beautiful mosaics of this color that decorate its structure.
Then, we'll see the interior of the iconic Hagia Sophia Basilica on your own. Since its construction in the 6th century, this temple has passed through both Christian and Muslim hands, being used as a basilica, Orthodox church, and mosque.
Today, Hagia Sophia is a veritable museum of the confluence of religions that have coexisted for centuries in Turkey and whose beauty amazes any visitor. With the help of the audio guide, you'll admire the amazing interior architecture of the basilica, with its imposing central dome. From the exterior, you'll also see the semi-domes and impressive minarets.
Next, we'll enter the Cistern Basilica. Fun fact: it's affectionately known as the Submerged Palace. We'll explain why as we tour this subway haven. From here, we'll head to a local restaurant for lunch and, with renewed energy, we'll head to Topkapi Palace, a luxurious building used by the Ottoman sultans to centralize administrative power between the 15th and 16th centuries.
Finally, after a total of 8.5 hours, the tour of Istanbul's mosques and palaces will end at the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest covered markets in the world. Here, you can continue to learn about Turkish culture and do some shopping.
Price
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Duration
8 hours 30 minutes.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
Lunch
Water
Not included
Admission to Topkapi Palace: 1,500 TL (US$ 46.40) per person
Admission to Basilica Cistern: 600 TL (US$ 18.60) per person
Admission to the Hagia Sophia with an audio guide in English € 25 (US$ 27) per person
When to book?
You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Only some areas are accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- Include water in recyclable cartons.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- Reusable headsets are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Tripguru Turquía
Corporate name: Trip Guru Limited
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Royal Tours Tickets
Corporate name: Royal Tours Tickets Turizm ve Ticaret ve Ltd. Sti
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Will it be possible to order alcoholic beverages during the meal?
A - No. The restaurant is located near sacred sites and therefore doesn't serve alcoholic beverages.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
German Fountain
Where does the activity end?
Grand Bazaar
