Byzantine Remains
40€
Explore the Byzantine remains in Istanbul on a walking tour of Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque. You will also take a walk into the Grand Bazaar, the oldest covered market in the world.
Pick Up Location
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.
Pick Up Time
Between 7:45 and 8:30. The exact time of the pick up from your hotel will depend on the location of this one, which should be agreed between both parties. We will inform you of the exact time by email or telephone.
Closed
Blue Mosque closed on Fridays because of Friday prayers / No replacement. Grand Covered Bazaar closed on Sundays / Replaced with the Handicraft Store
Excluded
Meal, beverage. Personal expenses. Tips and gratuities.
Included
Hotel pick up & drop off by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches. Entrance fees.Professional licensed tour guide. Service charges & local taxes
BYZANTINE RELICS TOUR
This remarkable will give the opportunity to explore Byzantine heritage in Istanbul. The tour departs from your hotel (city center hotels). A shuttle will pick you up and take you to the tour meeting point where your professional tour guide and other groups will be waiting for you. During this unforgettable tour, you will visit Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum and Grand Covered Bazaar. At the end of the tour, we will drop you off to your hotel.
Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum, Grand Bazaar
Tour Program
Hippodrome-The center of sport activities in Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine empire, today named Sultanahmet Meydani, with its four monuments; The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column (Spiral Column).
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque)-Built by the architect Mimar Sedefkar Mehmet Aga. Until 19th century it was known to be the traditional point for the pilgrimage to Mecca (on Friday visits are not allowed because of Friday prayers).
Hagia Sophia Museum-The best known Christian church in Turkey, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, which was constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian (St. Sophia is closed on Mondays).
Grand Covered Bazaar-The oldest shopping center in the world, with nearly 4000 shops, selling antique, jewelry, gold, carpets, leather wear and souvenirs (Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays).
3-4 hours.
Hotel pick up & drop off by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches. Entrance fees. Professional licensed tour guide. Service charges & local taxes
Meal, beverage Personal expenses. Tips and gratuities.
Blue Mosque closed on Fridays because of Friday prayers / No replacement Grand Covered Bazaar closed on Sundays / Replaced with the Handicraft Store
Between 7:45 and 8:30. The exact time of the pick up from your hotel will depend on the location of this one, which should be agreed between both parties. We will inform you of the exact time by email or telephone.
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.
Duration
3-4 hours.
Trey Deonte –
I m the lucky one to partake all these architectural beauties. Highly recommended!
Meagan Trent –
Well organized tour, experienced guidance, beautiful city, a lot to learn and discover. What else that i can say! Thank you Viaurbis!
Penelope Reece –
We bought beautiful and unique gifts from Grand Bazaar. Our guide told us; there is over 4000 shops in that center. I lost myself in there 🙂 Also i took very warm and authentic photos. Totally worth to sign up!