Discover Istanbul’s Top 4 attractions: the Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Old City, and Hagia Sophia from outside. Your expert guides reveal fascinating stories and hidden symbolism, adding a whole new dimension to your experience.Meet your guide at an easy-to-spot location in the heart of the old city. Check out Istanbul's greatest monuments on an old city tour and acquire knowledge of the Byzantine Empire. Of course, you'll have time to admire the Hagia Sophia architecture (from the outside), take photos, and find out about its history. Continue to the Basilica Cistern and have a closer look at the Medusa heads. Afterward, discover the Topkapi Palace & Harem and learn about the history of the Ottoman Empire.The tour ends at the entrance of the Hagia Sophia Mosque visiting area. Those guests who want to go inside can enter the Upper Gallary which is open to tourists and admire the famous mosaics. Please note that this will be at your own expense and is not included in your tour ticket.
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Explore Istanbul attractions with an English-speaking guide and an audio app provided in 9 languages. Admire the Hagia Sophia architecture from the outside and find out about its history. Learn about the Topkapi Palace and Fatih Sultan Mehmet. See the Medusa Head in the Basilica Cistern
Meet your guide at the Dsign Café in front of the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum located on the Hippodrome, right next to the Egyptian Obelisk.