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Istanbul Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour [full-day]

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Overview

Are you ready for the outstanding architectural monuments of all the times in glorious Istanbul?

For more than 1500 years İstanbul was the capital of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. With one arm reaching out to Asia and the other to Europe, İstanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents. 

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • National Park fees
  • Drinks at lunchtime
  • Gratuities/TIP (optional)
  • Anything else that is not specifically mentioned in the included section
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CLOSED: Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday / Replaced with Arasta Bazaar Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Museum closed on Friday due to Prayer Topkapı Palace & Hagia Irene Church on Tuesday.Pick Up Location : Hotel pick-up & drop-off services are available only from the hotels located in the city center. There may be an extra charge for transportation from other locations or airport.Kindly be present at the hotel reception at the indicated pick-up time. Considering this is a group tour which collects customers from other hotels before or after you. If there is a delay your understanding and patience will be appreciated for the wait time.

What To Expect

Hippodrome

The ancient Hippodrome was the center of Byzantine civic life, from political and theological controversies to chariot races and riots. Built-in 203 by Emperor Septimus Severus, it is estimated that the arena could accommodate up to 100,000 spectators.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Blue Mosque

Built between 1609-1616, this impressive mosque has six minarets. Why is it called "Blue Mosque?" There are two stories: the first, more common one is that the interior is covered in Blue İznik tiles. The second is: many years ago, ancient sailors who sailed by the mosque on the Marmara Sea saw the blue colors of the sea reflected in the mosque.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

"Hagia Sophia" is a great architectural beauty and an important monument both for Byzantine and for Ottoman Empires. Once a church, later a mosque, and now a museum at the Turkish Republic, Hagia Sophia has always been the precious of its time. "Hagia Sophia" is a perfect synthesis where one can observe both Ottoman and Byzantium effects under one great dome.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Grand Bazaar

The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops.Tourists, hawkers, and locals come together at the Grand Bazaar to comb its labyrinthine passageways in search of a bargain – be it a pair of brand name jeans, a handcrafted silk rug, or a perfectly brewed cup of tea. Outside the vast bazaar, worn, narrow streets wind their way down from its lofty perch to the southern shore of the Golden Horn, where the evocatively aromatic Spice Bazaar beckons alongside the elegant New Mosque (opened in 1665). Nearby, the famed Galata Bridge offers pedestrian access to urban delights across the river in Istanbul’s more residential and contemporary neighborhoods, while the must-see sights of Sultanahmet are but a leisurely stroll away.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

TopkapI Palace

This enormous palace was the Imperial residence of Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years. Although much of the palace is not accessible, the daily tours of the Harem are of great interest to tourists.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infant meals not included
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off service are available only from the hotels located in the city center. There may be an extra charge for transportations from other locations or airport.
  • CLOSED: Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday / Replaced with Arasta Bazaar Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Museum closed on Friday due to Prayer Topkapı Palace & Hagia Irene Church on Tuesday

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour [full-day]?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour [full-day]?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Lunch.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • National Park fees.
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges.
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Drinks at lunchtime.
  • Gratuities/TIP (optional).
  • Anything else that is not specifically mentioned in the included section.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Istanbul Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour [full-day] is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour [full-day] will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • National Park fees
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Professional guide
  • Drinks at lunchtime
  • Gratuities/TIP (optional)
  • Anything else that is not specifically mentioned in the included section

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not wheelchair accessible in group tours
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant meals not included
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off service are available only from the hotels located in the city center. There may be an extra charge for transportations from other locations or airport.
  • CLOSED: Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday / Replaced with Arasta Bazaar Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Museum closed on Friday due to Prayer Topkapı Palace & Hagia Irene Church on Tuesday
  • For detailed information about your tour, please contact our company after booking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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