Istanbul Daily City Tour | Ottoman & Byzantine Relics Guided Trip

Overview

Join our full-day guided Istanbul City Tour to experience the city’s rich Ottoman and Byzantine history. Departing daily with hotel pick-up, this tour covers Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks, including Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Ideal for first-time visitors and history lovers, this tour combines cultural exploration, architectural marvels, and expert local guidance.

Highlights:

• Full-day guided exploration of Ottoman & Byzantine relics

• Visit Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar

• Discover ancient Hippodrome, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, German Fountain

• Professional licensed guide, comfortable transportation, and included lunch

Detailed Itinerary

08:15 – Hotel Pick-up

• Departure from your hotel (time adjustable according to hotel).

Morning – Byzantine Highlights

• Byzantine Hippodrome: Ancient circus and social center of Constantinople.

• Egyptian Obelisks (Obelisk of Theodosius): Ancient Egyptian monument celebrating Thutmose III’s victories.

• Serpent Column: Historic artifact from Greek and Roman antiquity.

• German Fountain: Built in Germany, reassembled in Istanbul in 1900.

• Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque): Iconic Ottoman mosque.

• Hagia Sophia: Byzantine basilica converted into a mosque after 1453.

Afternoon – Ottoman Highlights

• Topkapi Palace: Ottoman administrative center and royal residence for 400 years.

• Grand Covered Bazaar: Explore over 4000 shops and 61 gates in one of the largest Ottoman markets.

17:00 – End of Tour

• Return to your hotel.