Old City Tour: From Constantinople to Istanbul

 Tour details:

Would you like to capture the essence of this city in a fun and informative way in couple of hours? Then this tour is a must-do for you! 

Capital city of both Roman and Ottoman Empires, Istanbul has a lot to tell you about those civilizations. While visiting its Hippodrome and talking about the monumental columns and obelisks on it we will talk about the Roman heritage in the city. Visiting one of the most elegant mosques of Architect Sinan, we will have a chance to see a classic Ottoman Mosque and talk about its past and present. We will also see a traditional Bazaar, a Hamam, learn about the Blue Mosque take amazing photos and finally learn about the amazing history of Hagia Sophia. 

• German fountain 
• Hagia Sophia (from outside)
• Blue Mosque (inside and outside*)
• Hippodrome 
• The Walled Obelisk
• Obelisk of Theodosius
• Serpent column
• Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Mosque*
• Arasta Bazaar
• Nakkaş Cistern
• Hurrem Sultan Hamam

* If the line to enter the Blue Mosque is too crazy we talk about it from the courtyard and enter Mehmet Paşa Mosque. But most of the time we enter the Blue Mosque.

 Useful information for the traveler:

-No ticket is needed for any place we will enter.

-I use audio headsets during the tour so you will hear me easily even when we walk and talk.

-When the tour ends you will be able to pay the guru whatever you consider fair. Some will pay €10, others $50. It's up to you!

-The agency for my tours is Eyupsultan Travel A-10425

 Looking forward to meeting you!