2 Days Istanbul Asian Side and Historical Sites Tour


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Departs: Istanbul, Istanbul

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Be ready to explore the queen of the cities, Istanbul! Once Napoleon said that if the world was one country, Istanbul would be its capital. The city was the capital of the Romans, Byzantines, Latins, and Ottomans. So, Istanbul houses the different histories, cultures, and traces of those ancient civilizations.

2 Days Istanbul tour with historical highlights and Asian Side. The tour guide will escort you for 2 days and a private vehicle with a driver will be in your service for the Asian side tour. Your guide will meet you at your hotel. This tour will cover both European Side and the Asian side with the most historical sites and Local sites.


What's Included

All Taxes

Entrance Fees (There is no entrance fee applied at the sites)

Private Explore Istanbul City Tour

Private Vehicle with Driver for Asian Side Tour

Professional, Licensed & Local Tour Guide

What's Not Included

Lunch

Transportation on Historical Sites Tour (Tram & Public Transportation available)


Traveler Information

  • TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Hippodrome
The Hippodrome: an ancient chariot races U-shaped stadium with 100,000 spectators. Even though the Hippodrome had lost its seats, walls, and much of the remains, the three monuments are still standing: the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, and Constantine Columns.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque will be seen from exterior due to long queue! The Blue Mosque: an Ottoman imperial mosque that Sultan Ahmet built between 1609-1616. Even if it is officially called Sultanahmet Mosque, it was named by the travelers’ Blue Mosque after seeing the blue tiles inside.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Mosque
Hagia Sophia will be seen from exterior due to long queue! Hagia Sophia: built by the Roman Emperor Justinian between 532-537 and became the highest and the biggest cathedral globally. The church was converted into a mosque by the Ottomans in the 15th century and became a museum in 1934. Hagia Sophia lost its museum status in July 2020 and has become a mosque again. Like the other mosques, Hagia Sophia is open to visitors.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar: the oldest and the largest functioning market globally that houses over 4,000 stores, 61 streets, and is completely covered. Sultan Mehmet II built the Grand Bazaar in the 15th century; then, it was enlarged by the following sultans. Your guide will be more than happy to help you find your masterpiece of Turkish art upon your request.
Please Note: Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. It will be replaced with Spice Market.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Spice Bazaar is the best place where you may get gift for your friends and family. Especially, Turkish Delight.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kadikoy
With its historic buildings, cozy streets, traditional restaurants, cafes, bars, and shopping areas, Kadıköy is one of Istanbul’s most attractive, popular districts. Besides these elements, Kadıköy consists of some neighborhoods; Moda, Bahariye, Fenerbahçe, Sanatçılar (artisans) Street and Tellalzade Street are worth visiting.
2 hours , Admission is free

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Uskudar
The district was called Khyrsopolis, which means “the golden city” in ancient times. Uskudar is the most historical district of the Asian side with the Ottoman Mosques. The most well-known symbol of the district is the Maiden’s Tower.
1 hour , Admission is free

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kuzguncuk Sahili
This is the first Istanbul’s Jewish settlement that it is unknown when they settled exactly. The sources of the 17th century say that Kuzguncuk was a small Jewish settlement. Today, Kuzguncuk is famous for the colorful wooden classical Turkish, Roman private houses.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beylerbeyi
One of the most beautiful Istanbul neighborhoods was located by the Bosphorus Bridge and Beylerbeyi Palace. It is famous for its cafes and seafood restaurants. You should take a seat and have a cup of Turkish Coffee and feel the breeze of the Bosphorus
1 hour

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The neighborhood was called Sophianai, which derived from the Roman Palace, built by the Roman Emperor Justinian II in the 6th century. There were the most beautiful Ottoman mansions, which are cafes and restaurants today. Once, they used to grow the most delicious cucumbers in Çengelköy.
1.0 hours ,

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Anadolu Hisari Fort
The name of the neighborhood derives from an Ottoman Fortress built by the Ottoman Sultan Yildirim Bayezid between 1393-1394, long before Istanbul’s conquest by the Ottomans. Anadolu Hisarı neighborhood contains an Ottoman pavilion which s called Küçüksu pavilion, built by the Ottoman Sultan Abdulmejid in the 19th century.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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