We begin our tour at Süleymaniye Mosque, one of Mimar Sinan’s masterpieces. Located on one of Istanbul’s highest hills, this mosque offers breathtaking views of the city. As we explore its grand dome and intricate details, we also visit the tomb of Mimar Sinan in the courtyard.
St. Stephen Bulgarian Church (Iron Church) (30 minutes)
Next, we visit the Iron Church in Balat. This unique church, made entirely of iron, is one of the few of its kind in the world. We’ll spend time admiring its architecture and stained glass windows.
Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate (30 minutes)
We continue our journey with a visit to the Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, an important spiritual center for the Eastern Orthodox Church. We’ll explore the Church of St. George within the Patriarchate complex.
Balat and Fener (2 hour)
Our tour takes us through the colorful streets of Balat and Fener. We will stroll through narrow streets lined with historic houses and vibrant cultural spots.
Lunch (1 hour)
We take a break for lunch in the Balat or Sultanahmet area, enjoying traditional Turkish dishes such as mezes, kebabs, or Ottoman-style cuisine.
Hagia Sophia (1 hour)
After lunch, we visit the iconic Hagia Sophia, exploring its awe-inspiring dome, mosaics, and rich history as both a Byzantine cathedral and Ottoman mosque.
Hippodrome (30 minutes)
We then head to the Hippodrome, an ancient Byzantine racetrack. We will view the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpent Column, and the Walled Obelisk.
Sultanahmet Mosque (30 minutes)
Next, we visit the famous Sultanahmet Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque. This visit will allow us to admire its six minarets and striking blue tiles.
Spice Bazaar (30 minutes)
We end our land-based tour with a visit to the Spice Bazaar, where we will browse through a variety of spices, teas, and Turkish delights.
Bosphorus Cruise (1,5 hours)
To conclude the day, we embark on a 1,5 hour Bosphorus Cruise. As we sail along the Bosphorus, we will enjoy stunning views of the Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and both the 15 July Martyrs Bridge and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. The cruise offers a perfect opportunity to witness Istanbul’s beauty from the water, as we pass by historical landmarks on both the European and Asian shores.
OTHER INFO
ACTIVITY DETAILS
ACTIVITY CODE:
#85
LOCATION:
İstanbul
MEALS:
Lunch
TRANSPORTATION
Bus Minibus Sea
MEETING:
08:30 Free pick up from your hotel
LEAVING:
Drop off to your hotel
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Free cancelation
DATES AND PRICES
COMMENTS
M
Murat Karakelle
11/12/2024
1. Mu* Yu*** | Amsterdam | Holland** It was an amazing experience! The entire team was very professional, and our guide was extremely knowledgeable. I’m definitely considering joining again.
Date: 12/11/2024
2. Al* Ka*** | Riyadh | Saudi Arabia** Everything during the tour was perfect. The food and the views were especially incredible. Thank you so much for this service.
Date: 12/11/2024
3. Fa* El*** | Paris | France** An unforgettable tour! The organization was very well-planned, and our guide was super friendly. Highly recommended!
Date: 12/11/2024
M
Murat Karakelle
11/12/2024
4. Sa* Li*** | New York | USA** A truly memorable trip. Everything exceeded my expectations!
Date: 22/07/2023 5. Ri* Pa*** | Sydney | Australia** Loved every moment of the tour. The views were breathtaking.
Date: 03/06/2023 6. Ma* To*** | Cairo | Egypt** Great service and amazing destinations. Thank you for such a fantastic experience.
Date: 14/05/2023 7. Ch* Wu*** | Beijing | China** The tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. A great time overall!
Date: 29/04/2023 8. Ar* Pa*** | Toronto | Canada** I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. It was flawless.
Date: 11/03/2023 9. El* Ka*** | Berlin | Germany** Very well-organized and enjoyable. I will join again in the future.
Date: 25/02/2023 10. Ha* Al*** | Riyadh | Saudi Arabia** Exceptional service and a wonderful experience!
Date: 08/01/2023 11. Mi* Pe*** | Madrid | Spain** The team was very accommodating, and everything went smoothly.
Date: 17/12/2022 12. An* So*** | Tokyo | Japan** A fantastic tour with a great guide. Truly unforgettable.
Date: 05/11/2022 13. Ol* Lo*** | Moscow | Russia** Everything was amazing, from start to finish. Thank you so much!
Date: 19/10/2022 14. Is* Ha*** | Istanbul | Turkey** It was an incredible journey. Very well-managed and fun.
Date: 10/09/2022 15. Pe* Jo*** | Cape Town | South Africa** Such a lovely experience. The entire team was so helpful.
Date: 21/08/2022 16. Ke* Ch*** | Seoul | South Korea** Amazing service and breathtaking locations. Definitely worth it!
Date: 02/07/2022 17. Ro* Vi*** | Bangkok | Thailand** The tour was excellent, and the guide was very friendly.
Date: 14/06/2022 18. Na* Sh*** | Mumbai | India** A well-organized and delightful experience. I loved every moment.
Date: 23/05/2022 19. Li* Go*** | Buenos Aires | Argentina** The tour exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend it.
Date: 07/04/2022 20. Ca* Fr*** | Paris | France** One of the best tours I’ve ever joined. Thank you!
Date: 15/03/2022
Let me know if you need more or further adjustments!
INCLUDING:
Pick-up and Drop-off shuttle from the hotel
Excursions specified in the program
Experienced professional guidance
(English, Français, Español, İtaliano, россия, العربية ,فارسی)
Lunch at a local restaurant.
(Lentil Soup, Mix Grilled (Meat ball, chicken, doner), Special Salad, Sweet-(Baklava or the other), soft drinks(water,cola,fanta,ayran)
Museum Entrances
Bosphorus boat tour
Services charges and local taxes
English | $
Türkçe - ₺
العربية 
1. Mu* Yu*** | Amsterdam | Holland**
It was an amazing experience! The entire team was very professional, and our guide was extremely knowledgeable. I’m definitely considering joining again.
Date: 12/11/2024
2. Al* Ka*** | Riyadh | Saudi Arabia**
Everything during the tour was perfect. The food and the views were especially incredible. Thank you so much for this service.
Date: 12/11/2024
3. Fa* El*** | Paris | France**
An unforgettable tour! The organization was very well-planned, and our guide was super friendly. Highly recommended!
Date: 12/11/2024
A truly memorable trip. Everything exceeded my expectations!
Date: 22/07/2023
5. Ri* Pa*** | Sydney | Australia**
Loved every moment of the tour. The views were breathtaking.
Date: 03/06/2023
6. Ma* To*** | Cairo | Egypt**
Great service and amazing destinations. Thank you for such a fantastic experience.
Date: 14/05/2023
7. Ch* Wu*** | Beijing | China**
The tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. A great time overall!
Date: 29/04/2023
8. Ar* Pa*** | Toronto | Canada**
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. It was flawless.
Date: 11/03/2023
9. El* Ka*** | Berlin | Germany**
Very well-organized and enjoyable. I will join again in the future.
Date: 25/02/2023
10. Ha* Al*** | Riyadh | Saudi Arabia**
Exceptional service and a wonderful experience!
Date: 08/01/2023
11. Mi* Pe*** | Madrid | Spain**
The team was very accommodating, and everything went smoothly.
Date: 17/12/2022
12. An* So*** | Tokyo | Japan**
A fantastic tour with a great guide. Truly unforgettable.
Date: 05/11/2022
13. Ol* Lo*** | Moscow | Russia**
Everything was amazing, from start to finish. Thank you so much!
Date: 19/10/2022
14. Is* Ha*** | Istanbul | Turkey**
It was an incredible journey. Very well-managed and fun.
Date: 10/09/2022
15. Pe* Jo*** | Cape Town | South Africa**
Such a lovely experience. The entire team was so helpful.
Date: 21/08/2022
16. Ke* Ch*** | Seoul | South Korea**
Amazing service and breathtaking locations. Definitely worth it!
Date: 02/07/2022
17. Ro* Vi*** | Bangkok | Thailand**
The tour was excellent, and the guide was very friendly.
Date: 14/06/2022
18. Na* Sh*** | Mumbai | India**
A well-organized and delightful experience. I loved every moment.
Date: 23/05/2022
19. Li* Go*** | Buenos Aires | Argentina**
The tour exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend it.
Date: 07/04/2022
20. Ca* Fr*** | Paris | France**
One of the best tours I’ve ever joined. Thank you!
Date: 15/03/2022
Let me know if you need more or further adjustments!