Tour of "Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
Hagia Sophia, the Church of the Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.
Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.
(Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request).
Hagia Sophia, the Church of the Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. (Visit is not possible on Friday because of crowded noon prayer). Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome. Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir. (Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request).
Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant. Topkapi Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. (Harem is not included in the program). Sultan Tombs, there are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia sophia. The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with purple, red, green and blue flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses. Tour ends around 17:00 and transfer back to Istanbul Atatürk Airport.
Enjoy Istanbul, the World capital with your private car and guide instead of wasting your time at the airport. Program will be designed to your interest with your guide; our guides will help you to customise your private program which gives you complete freedom to explore the city. Visits, photo-stops and breaks at your wish. Your guide is eligible to recommend the best restaurants to your choice. Your entrance tickets may be provided to avoid waiting in long queues in front of museums, if you advise so in advance.
Enjoy Istanbul, the World capital with your private car and guide instead of wasting your time at the airport. The program will be designed to your interest with your guide; our guides will help you to customise your private program which gives you complete freedom to explore the city. Visits, photo-stops and breaks at your wish. Your guide is eligible to recommend the best restaurants to your choice. Your entrance tickets may be provided to avoid waiting in long queues in front of museums, if you advise so in advance.
Book your skip-the-line tour and leave the long queues behind! This is the ideal walking tour in Istanbul where you can see the two “must dos” of Istanbul. Hagia Sophia which is considered as one of the eight wonders of the world and the unforgettable Grand Covered Bazaar.
Stand back and enjoy the most splendid vistas in Istanbul in the company of your guide who will entertain you with interesting anecdotes and facts about the Old Town and its architecture, including stories about the 3 world dominating empires Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman.
Each of our tours is custom-designed specifically for small groups, with a balanced mix of sightseeing, traveling, cultural encounters, and free time. Most important, we limit our tour membership to just 15 guests.
Don't waste time waiting in queues! On this 4 hour, small-group historical tour in the city center, you will visit the amazing Topkapi Palace which was built by Sultan Mehmed II after he conquered Constantinople in 1453. See the magnificent former residence of Ottoman Sultans. Hear about the extraordinary royal, political and military history and prepare for stories of royal extravagance and execution, romance and retribution. A fully escorted tour by an English-speaking expert guide who will tell you many stories about the palace life as well as the sinister plots in the Harem.
This is a particularly fine tour if you are in Istanbul for a short period of time, and would like to leave with an understanding of the most prominent sites. As an addition to Topkapi Palace, you will visit the Süleymaniye Mosque, masterpiece of Sinan, the chief architect of the Ottoman Empire, built in the name of Suleyman the Magnificent during the 16th century, considered as the best amongst the imperial mosques.
Crucially, as with all our tours, our experienced, personable and passionate guide is keen to ensure you will get to know Istanbul in a fun and exciting way.
If you love shopping, you will love this tour!
Due to its strategic location on the Bosphorus Straits, Istanbul has historically been a key trading city with goods coming all the way from the Far East. In this shopping tour, you will find the best shops and goods available.
On the Istanbul Shopping Tour, you will visit the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) which has become one of the most demanding places of Istanbul in years with more than 100 vendors purveying everything from spices to Turkish Delights. Chance to find the best souvenir in one of the speciality shops. A unique Turkish silk, a fine trendiest fashion fabric, famous with its softness.
Explore a unique place for art lovers! A boutique, family-owned atelier producing handmade ceramics without sacrificing quality. Along with Hittite productions of terra cotta, quartz Seljuk productions, quartz Iznik (Nicea)-Ottoman productions, the shop also has various examples from the Turkish culture.
Visit to the bustling Grand Covered Bazaar where you will find goods including jewelry, carpets, spices, clothes and much more. Walk along the hans (caravanserai) without ever growing bored.Last visit to a calligraphy master who is known for his works on different materials such as dried leaves.
Save money with the great deals you will find at these locations and enjoy the sights along the way of Istanbul city.
Combine a passion for photography with great skills for costume design to create stunning and joyful images at a charming old time photo studio in the Galata neighborhood.
This studio and its crew provide a time tunnel that takes you to the Ottoman ages. Choose among our 100 period costumes and large collection of accessories to create a character from one of the Ottoman eras. Then, leave yourself in the hands of crew. The result will be an unforgettable experience and you will be handed high quality photos that will last for a lifetime. Create holiday memories with a difference .
The studio is the one & only old time photo studio in Istanbul and it is based in Galata district very close to both Galata Tower and Tunel Square on Istiklal Street. The studio is there to provide fun, original, unforgettable experience and long lasting memory of Istanbul for Istanbul travellers. They have a wide range of costumes of different periods during Ottoman Era under the concepts of Dynasty, Millitary and much more.
Try an innovative approach to exploring Turkey and discover the wonders of the Turkey with a digital guide that’s available during your rental.
The digital guide is loaded with guides, maps, audio tours on a 7-inch tablet that’s been specifically designed for travellers visiting Turkey.The GPS navigation lets you go around the country without needing other devices, and printed maps.
The tablet comes with unlimited 3G internet access and a sharing option with other devices via Wi-Fi. You’ll easily find your way around and can check your tablet for recommended places and stay connected with your loved ones.
You’ll also find useful apps, with maps, quick information about the Turkey, and social tools.
The operator’s staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have via a Viber account that’s been installed on the device, delivery will be done before one day of service date to hotel receptions, and guests will leave the tablets to reception end of the service.
Highlights:
Visit Turkey's most popular spots on your own schedule.
Enjoy on the go with digital guides and audio tours.
GPS Navigation with upto date LOI and traffic maps.
Stay connected with unlimited 3G speed internet and connect up to devices anywhere in Turkey.
Make use of all the useful applications and information at your fingertips.
Delivery and pick-up from your hotel anywhere in Turkey.
Why search for hotspot when you can take one with you? With our mobile hotspot devices you can easily connect your tablet, laptop, smartphone or other devices to the internet while on the go.
There’s an unlimited internet access (fair usage applies) and you do not need to worry about roaming charges. You can freely surf the internet, use favorite chat applications, stay connected with friends via social networks.
You can travel like a local, stay connected, and have more fun when you use a Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot.
The hotspot comes with unlimited 3G internet access and a sharing option with 10 other devices via Wi-Fi. Sharing with 10 devices lets you and your group all connected during the trip without worrying about getting lost or losing connection.
The operator’s staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have via a Whats-App, Viber, Telegram, or e-mail during your rental.
Highlights
Get all the benefits of fast internet access anywhere without any roaming charges.
Surf at speeds of up to 21 Mbps, download or upload as much as you like*.
Connect up to ten devices at the same time.
Use free powerbank for re-charging any device during the day.
Re-charge by USB or mobile charger.
Delivery and pick-up from your hotel anywhere in Turkey.
We are going to take a bus tour through the city, during which we will see the most famous areas of Istanbul on the European side, will pass through the famous Bosphorus Bridge, and find ourselves in the Asian side of Istanbul, where we will admire a panoramic view of the city. Then, returning to the European part, we will see the ancient walls of Constantinople city, the Roman Valens Aqueduct and many mosques of the Ottoman period. Our acquaintance with the city will be completed at the modern trade fair center of leather and gold.
The tour takes a little more than half a day.
The Topkapi: Palace was the official and primary residence in the city of the Ottoman Sultans, The palace has been converted into a museum, a superb example of Ottoman architecture. There are a wide range of porcelain, robes, weapons and images of the Ottoman sultans, manuscripts, jewelry and treasures in addition to the Ottoman sultan’s thrones.
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque: or the Blue Mosque due to the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul. This mosque is famous with its six minarets. Hippodrome: The ancient Hippodrome where the sport, political activities and chariot races took place. Hagia Sophia: is a former patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, now a museum. Famous in particular for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture. It was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years.
The tour finishes with a visit to the fascinating Grand Bazaar, home to more than 5,000 shops and a 'must-do' shopping experience.
The Dolmabahçe Palace: located at the European side of the Bosporus, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. The palace attracts tourists from all over the world due to the unique design and the valuable contents. Today, the palace is managed by Milli Saraylar Daire Baskanligi (Directorate of National Palaces) responsible to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. The only way to see the interior of Dolmabahçe is with a guided tour. After the Palace, the tour moves on to the Suleymaniye Mosque. Built in 1551 by the celebrated architect, Mimar Sinan this is the largest mosque in the city and a well-known sight located on Istanbul's Third Hill.
The tour also passes Istanbul's ancient city walls which date from the Roman period and the world famous Golden Horn, the city's primary inlet of the Bosphorous Straits and where these waters meet the Marmara Sea forming a natural harbour used by trading vessels for thousands of years.
Looking for family attractions and things to do in Istanbul? Visit Istanbul SEA LIFE Aquarium, located in Forum Istanbul Shopping Mall and home to an exciting collection of sea creatures. With an amazing 83m long underwater Ocean Tunnel, 270 degree panoramic viewing Sea Bed, 21 themed zones with 47 display tanks and more than 15,000 sea creatures, the aquarium is the perfect stop for family fun! To get any closer you would have to get wet!
Be amazed by Europe's largest shark collection at Shark Kingdom. Marvel at the Bowmouth, Bonnethead, Grey Reef Shark, Zebra and Sand Tiger Sharks and many more as they swim majestically overhead.
See our amazing underwater Ocean Tunnel first hand
Touch a starfish or crab in our Touchpool Experience
Watch our diver and feed shows throughout the day
Visiting the biggest miniature city in the Middle East, which exhibits more than 80 architectural wonders of Turkey in 60,000 m2 with full details in different languages.
Pierre Loti: Famous old café from the ottoman Empire which is named after the French poet and the painter Pierre Loti, the café full of green areas, laying over a hill with a full view for the golden horn which can go up and down from by cable car.
Complete the day with a short ride in a cable car across a valley in the Macka district of the city.