Welcome to the full day tour in one of the most beautiful old cities in the world! Sultanahmet is one of the most favorite and popular district in the city, which is called the historical peninsula of lstanbul. It is undoubtedly the most popular area for visitors, with its historical texture, architecture, cultural and artistic activities, shopping and entertainment centers.We will make you live the best of experiences of Istanbul, and to make the most of it, we will guide you as the following itinerary. But of course, first you must know that we will pick you up from your hotel, which is located in the city centre, between 7:30 am and 8:30 am (the tour finished around 5:00 pm, when we will take you back to your hotel). The tour includes a profesional tour guide, who will show you the old city:

    Tour Itinerary:

• Blue Mosque - It is one of the biggest mosques of Istanbul. Its architecture is from the 17th century and it is part of the city's skyline due to its famouse blue tiles and six minarets.
• Hagia Sophia - The ancient basilica built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century, and it was reconstructed by Justinian two centuries later. It is famous because of its architectural marvels.
• Hippodrome - The former center for entertainment sports and political activities in the city during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. In here you will visit the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Wilhelm II.
• Lunch - in a restaurant specialized in Turkish gastronomy to enjoy ottoman flavours.
• Grand Bazaar - The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world with nearly 4.000 shops full of rich collections of carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.
• Topkapı Palace - The greatest palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. It houses and exquisite collection of crystal, silver and Chinese porcelaine, robes worn by the Sultans and their families, among other famous jewels of the Imperial Treasure.
• Hagia Irene Church - It was built at the same time of Hagia Sophia and its name means 'godly' or 'holy wisdom' in Greek. After the conquest of Istanbul, it was incorporated to the grounds of Topkapi Palace and converted into a mosque, like many churches.

     Note: Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesday. It is replaced with Basicilla Cistern.