Byzantine & Ottoman History Tour

Byzantine Hippodrome: The former center for entertainment, sports and political activities in the city during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.

Hagia Sophia Mosque: This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great, in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time.

(Visit is not possible on Friday due to Friday Prayer)

Blue Mosque: One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.

(Visit is not possible on Friday due to Friday Prayer)

Grand Bazaar: The oldest and the largest covered market place in the World with nearly 4.000 shops fuul of rich collections of carpets, jewellery, leather, and souvenirs.

(Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday, replaced with Arasta Bazaar)

Topkapi Palace: The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of cyrstal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed

* Treasury and Harem sections in Topkapi Palace are not included in the program and are due to extra entry.

Hagia Irene Church: Built during the same period (4th century) as its neighbour the Hagia Sophia.The name Hagia Irene Church means ''Godly'' or ''Holy Wisdom'' in Greek. After the conquest of Istanbul it was incorporated into the grounds of Topkapi Palace and like many other churches was converted into a mosque. However there were no major changes made to the building's structure.

• Byzantine Hippodrome
• Hagia Sophia Mosque
• Blue Mosque
• Grand Bazaar
• Topkapi Palace

• Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferrable to other tours, times, or dates
• Hagia Sophia Mosque : Visit is not possible on Friday due to Friday Prayer
• Blue Mosque : Visit is not possible on Friday due to Friday Prayer

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.