HDT-1  Istanbul Classics
(Sultanahmet / Old City)
Half Day Morning Tour

Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to Sultanahmet. We begin our guided walking tour of old Istanbul. We start with Haghia Sophia, the most influential church of Byzantium. Originally built by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century, it still stands today as one of the world's greatest architectural marvels. Next we visit the Blue Mosque, another of the world's most important religious buildings. Built in the 16th century the mosque is unique for it's 6 minarets and it's celestial interior decorated with the famous blue Iznik tiles. We then visit the Hippodrome, scene of chariot races. Although little remains of the great stadium which, in its hey day, is thought to have held 100.000 people, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine are the highlights. 
We finish the tour with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, a mind-boggling labyrinth of 4000 tiny shops selling jewellery, antiques, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs.
USD 45.- per person.

*Hagia Sophia is closed on Monday and replaced  with Kariye (St. Savior in Chora) Museum.
Grand Covered Bazaar closed on Sunday.

For groups less than 4 pax:
- All tours are regular city tours with English speaking state registered guides.
- For all other languages except English, there will be a 200 USD surcharge per group and the tour will be conducted privately.
For groups more than 4 pax:
-All tours will be on private basis and in the language requested.
Please contact us for our special discounted rates for groups of minimum 15 pax.

Included:
-Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel.
-All museum entrance tickets as indicated.
-Tours are led by state registered professional guides.
-Lunches as mentioned in the itinery.