Afternoon Old City Tour – Sultanahmet & Istanbul

Sultanahmet (Old city area) expedition..A stunning trip into the Byzantium and Ottoman history

Hagia Irene is located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace is the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine). It was also the second largest church in İstanbul after Hagia Sophia. Hagia Irene, originally means “sacred peace” (Hagia Eirene), has a special meaning as the first place where Turkish museology was born.

Hagia Irene, a typical Byzantine structure with its materials and architecture, was built on top of an older temple, out of wood in 330. During the reign of Emperor Justinianus, the Nika Revolt in 532 led to the devastation of both Hagia Sophia and the Hagia Irene, and two of them were rebuilt together.

Topkapı Palace is one of the world’s largest surviving palaces and was built between 1460 and 1478 under the orders of Sultan Mehmed II a few years after he conquered Constantinople. The palace served as the home of the Ottoman Sultans for almost four centuries. It was also the state’s administrative and educational headquarters.

Grand Bazaar is the oldest and largest covered bazaar in the world with over than 4000 shops. In this labyrinth of shops, your guide is there to help you for the best experience.

Tour Language

English

Tour Days 

Monday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Tour Price 

Adult : 70 Euro

Children Age : 3-6 60 Euro

Children Age : 0-2 Free

Price Includes

Hotel Pick up and Drop off services

Topkapi Palace & Hagia Eirene Museum entrance fees

Guide Service

Price Not Includes

Personal expenses

Payment Methods

Cash (Payment on tour)

*No Prepayment required

Bring Along

Sunglasses

Hat

Comfortable footwear

IMPORTANT NOTES :

***Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesday replaced with Turkish Islamic Art Museum

***Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday

***Please wait for the shuttle at the main entrance of the hotel (near the security cabin, as the driver cannot enter the hotel garden).

***Reservation cancellation requests are only accepted up to 15 hours before the planned pickup time. Requests made later will incur a charge of 50% of the tour price