Half Day Byzantine and Ottoman Marvels

Your guide will meet you at the arrival’s gate of Istanbul port with a sign your name is written on it , Then You will start to tour with a professional local tour guide who is licienced by the tourism ministry.

The tour will make you experience the marvels of Istanbul, Tour contains  one of the most famous architectural creations in history, such as Hagia Sophia and  the Hippodrome and Blue Mosque. This half-day Istanbul tour will take you to all the highlights of this magical city.

The Hagia Sophia was originally  built as an orthodox patriarchal basilica before being converted to a mosque and is an informative museum now. Famous specifically for its biggest dome in the world, it is often regarded as the essence of Byzantine architecture.

As the largest cathedral in the world for over a thousand years, Hagia Sophia is an element of history that you will be amazed to attester.

Next  step will be  Hippodrome of Constantinople, which is a famous square in the city of Istanbul. During the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great around AD 324, the Hippodrome functioned as a circus and a site for other entertainment purposes. Today the area is officially called Sultan Ahmet Square and is an exciting and historical visit on the tour.

The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is the next stop on the tour. The culmination of two centuries of both Ottoman mosque and Byzantine church development makes this mosque overwhelming due to its size, brilliance, and majesty. Built in 1616, this mosque consists of a facade, interior, and general architecture that will amaze due to its vast size and overwhelming beauty.

The Grand Bazaar will be the last stop on your tour. The Grand Bazaar is one of the oldest and largest markets in the world and contains more than 4,000 shops over an area that consists of 61 streets. Inside the walled city of Istanbul, during your Grand Bazaar tour, shop and enjoy the Turkish culture that this market has to offer.