Daily Half Day Istanbul City Tour

Pick up at 08:30 from your hotel for the half day tour of old Istanbul city. Visit to ST. SOPHIA MOSQUE This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. After your tour, transfer back to your hotel. Please Note: Inside the mosques, please cover your shoulders and knees. Hagia Sophia is open on every day, Grand Bazaar closed on sundays. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking. Istanbul