Fatih Trip Overview
On this eight-hour tour we will visit the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul. You can glimpse the life of the Sultans with a visit to the Topkapı Palace, observe the tiles of Iznik whose blue color gives it the name by which the Blue Mosque is known and marvel at the Constantinople Hippodrome.
We continue with the Byzantine architectural marvel of the 6th century, built as a Christian Basilica, was converted into a mosque in 1453, and then transformed into a museum in the middle of the 20th century, the famous Hagia Sophia will be an unforgettable experience.
What do you think about the bazaars that represent Turkish culture, good taste and your preferences? Your eyes will be dazzled by the colourful atmosphere of the famous bazaars.We’ll open a window into deep history.
We’ll talk about the city’s imperial past.
At the end of the tour you will be able to better understand Istanbul and modern Turkey.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Fatih, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fatih, İstanbul, Turkey
On this eight-hour tour we will visit the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul. You can glimpse the life of the Sultans with a visit to the Topkapı Palace, observe the tiles of Iznik whose blue color gives it the name by which the Blue Mosque is known and marvel at the Constantinople Hippodrome.
We continue with the Byzantine architectural marvel of the 6th century, built as a Christian Basilica, was converted into a mosque in 1453, and then transformed into a museum in the middle of the 20th century, the famous Hagia Sophia will be an unforgettable experience.
What do you think about the bazaars that represent Turkish culture, good taste and your preferences? Your eyes will be dazzled by the colourful atmosphere of the famous bazaars.We’ll open a window into deep history.
We’ll talk about the city’s imperial past.
At the end of the tour you will be able to better understand Istanbul and modern Turkey.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
The Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque (known in Turkey as the Sultan Ahmet Mosque) is a historic mosque in Istanbul. It is known as the Blue Mosque because of the blue mosaics that are part of the design of its internal walls.
The mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Sultan Ahmed I, like other mosques it also includes the tomb of its founder, a madrasa and a hospice. In addition to being used even as a mosque it has also become a popular attraction in Istanbul.
We will enter this mosque and you will have a wonderful experience of being in a historic mosque.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Often known as the eighth wonder of the world, Hagia Sophia (Turkish: Ayasofya) located in SultanAhmed, is easily one of the most impressive sites in Istanbul.
We will enter Hagia Sophia and you will hear the fascinating historical facts and stories about this masterpiece.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Topkapı Palace is one of the largest and most popular places to visit in Istanbul.
We will enter this palace and you will have a fascinating journey through the times of the Ottoman Empire.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Sokak 12, Kapalicarsi, Istanbul 34126 Turkey
The Grand Bazaar of Istanbul is one of the largest covered markets in the world. With 61 covered streets and more than 4000 businesses, in a total of 30,700 square meters, attracts between 250 and 400 thousand visitors daily.
In 2014, it was ranked number 1 among the most visited tourist attractions in the world, with more than 90 million visitors annually.
The Grand Bazaar of Istanbul is often considered the world’s first shopping center.
We’ll walk through the bazaar and I’ll explain the secrets of good shopping.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sultanahmet Square, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet Parkı No:2, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
The Hippodrome of Constantinople was the place for horse racing. It is now known as a square of Sultan Ahmet. We will visit each monument and you will hear interesting stories about the racecourse.
Duration: 30 minutes
