Embark on a journey that defies centuries with the Istanbul Old City Tour to discover the fascinating traces of history! This tour offers the opportunity to see the historical buildings in and around Sultanahmet, the heart of Istanbul, and fascinating works from the Ottoman and Byzantine periods. You will feel the texture of history in iconic places such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar and witness the unique cultural heritage of the city.
Tour Plan
SULTANAHMET MOSQUE
HAGIA SOPHIA MOSQUE
TOPKAPI PALACE
EYÜP SULTAN MOSQUE - PIERLOTİ - CABLE CAR
GALATA TOWER - GALATA PORT
DOLMABAHÇE PALACE
SULTANAHMET MOSQUE
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, also known officially as the Sultanahmet Mosque, is a historical imperial mosque from the Ottoman period. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, this mosque was built between 1609 and 1617 during the reign of Ahmed I and is still used as a mosque open for worship today.
HAGIA SOPHIA MOSQUE
Hagia Sophia, officially known as Ayasofya-i Kebir Mosque, is an important cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey, and serves as a mosque and a former church. Hagia Sophia, the last of the three church buildings built consecutively in the same place by the Eastern Roman Empire, was completed in 537 AD.
TOPKAPI PALACE
Topkapı Palace, or Saray-ı Cedide, is a large museum and library located in the east of the Fatih district of Istanbul. From the 1460s until the completion of Dolmabahçe Palace in 1856, it served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire and was the main residence of the sultans.
EYÜP SULTAN MOSQUE - PIERLOTİ - CABLE CAR
Eyüp Sultan Mosque is one of the spiritual centers of Istanbul and is home to the companions of Hz. It contains the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari. It is a popular destination for visitors with its historical atmosphere and spiritual peace. The cable car near the mosque carries visitors to Pierre Loti Hill, offering a unique view of the Golden Horn. This short but enjoyable journey is a great opportunity to watch the beauties of Istanbul from above. At Pierre Loti Hill, you can enjoy the fascinating view with traditional Turkish coffee.
GALATA TOWER - GALATA PORT
Galata Tower, officially known as Galata Tower Museum, is an old Genoese tower located in the Galata district of Beyoğlu district of Istanbul. Built as a watchtower at the highest point of the Galata Walls, the tower is now used as an exhibition area and a museum and has become a symbol of Beyoğlu and Istanbul.
DOLMABAHÇE PALACE
Dolmabahçe Palace is located on the European shores of the Bosphorus in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey. It served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and from 1909 to 1922.