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Istanbul Daily City Tour | Ottoman & Byzantine Relics Guided Trip

Experience Istanbul’s rich history on a full-day guided city tour. Explore Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, and ancient Byzantine & Ottoman sites.

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Available Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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.

Includes

Inclusions

Transportation

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

  • Air-conditioned, non-smoking tourist vehicles

  • All necessary transportation during the tour

Guiding

  • Professional, licensed guide by the Ministry of Tourism

Meals

  • 3-course lunch included (Vegetarian options available)

  • Sample menu: Seasonal appetizers & salad, main course (meatball or chicken), dessert

Charges

  • Local taxes

  • Service charges

Notes

Additional Information

  • The tour involves walking; not recommended for people with mobility difficulties

  • Confirmation is received at time of booking

  • Guests should be ready 10 minutes before pick-up

  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

  • Hotel Transfers:

    • Central European Side (Fatih, Beyoğlu, Beşiktaş): Included

    • Other European districts: €15 per person, per way (€20 single)

    • Asian Side hotels: €40 per person, per way (€50 single) – pick-up from central meeting point; no direct hotel service

  • Tour may include small adjustments depending on site closures or traffic conditions

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Reviews

Byzantine And Ottoman Relics Tour

Byzantine and Ottoman Relics was excellent, we have been in the history of Byzantine n Ottoman period. It was a full day tour covered everything (Museum, Guiding, Transportation, Lunch) we had a great tour guide who has knowledge about the relics which was excellent, we were in. Thanks.

Peter Heise | 5.0/5 | 15 November 2016

Great Taste of Istanbul

Historical tour in Istanbul was the great experience of Istanbul and hirstorical sites in a day. I visited the st. sophia, blue mosque, topkapi palace and more in a day which was great.

Nicci Reeder | 5.0/5 | 12 June 2016

Byzantine And Ottoman Relics Tour

Great Tour service in Istanbul, I joined to Byzantine and Ottoman Relics tour for a day in Istanbul, from beginnin to end the tour and service of it were excellent. I recommed this tour in Istanbul, it is easy to visit the sites included tour guide and there is not waiting for the lines of Museums.

Royce Anthony | 5.0/5 | 31 May 2016

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