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Istanbul Classics Tour
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Istanbul Classics Tour

Istanbul Classics Tour

By Plan Tours
9 out of 10
Features
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Iconic landmarks scattered throughout Istanbul's old city
  • Byzantine architecture & grand domes of the Hagia Sophia
  • Handmade Iznik ceramic tiles lining interior of Blue Mosque
  • Lessons about circus & sporting past at the Hippodrome
  • Engaging commentary & chance to visit the Grand Bazaar

Activity location

    • Istanbul, Turkey

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Istanbul, Turkey

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Istanbul
  • What's includedWhat's includedMuseum entrance fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedPick up from city center hotels
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance ticket of Hagia Sophia Museum will be with extra charge of Euro 25.-

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
  • At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.
  • On Friday mornings, only the outside of the Blue Mosque will be visited due to crowded noontime prayer.
  • The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
  • You will receive confirmation of your exact hotel pick-up time when you call to confirm your reservation. Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

What you can expect

Weave between sights in Istanbul's oldest district as you scope out landmarks around Sultanahmet. Admire the grand dome and stunning mosaics of the Hagia Sophia, examine the ornate tile work inside the Blue Mosque, imagine chariot races in the Hippodrome, and wander through the Grand Bazaar.

Enjoy convenient pickup directly in front of your hotel and ride through busy streets that weave towards the Sultanahmet district. Learn about Byzantine-era architecture at the Hagia Sophia, explore the basilica's immersive museum exhibits with your experienced guide, and then continue on to the Blue Mosque.

Snap photos of this church-turned-mosque-turned-museum's towering minarets and check out the cerulean shades of handmade Iznik tiles which give the mosque its name. Hear stories about Constantinople's sporting past at the Hippodrome, browse for souvenirs at the Grand Bazaar, and get the chance to watch skilled artisans craft colorful rugs before you end your tour and catch a ride back to your hotel.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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Location

Activity location

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    • Istanbul, Turkey

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Istanbul, Turkey