Private Half-day Tour: Imperial Istanbul - Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar

Istanbul, Turkey

Discover Imperial Istanbul on this private half-day sightseeing tour. Visit Hagia Sophia, which is today one of the most magnificent museums in the world and look for a bargain at the Grand Bazaar. At the Hippodrome see the famous obelisk from Egypt, a remarkable pink granite monument built 3,500 years ago by an Egyptian pharoah.

Well recovered for over 1,500 years, Hagia Sophia is named as one of the most remarkable museums in the world. Two stories of ancient history confronts everyone in this well preserved structure.

After a visit to Hagia Sophia the museum, the museum across from the Blue Mosque, is a treasure-trove of beautiful objects from the Ottoman (14th to 20th centuries), Seljuk (11th to 13th centuries), and earlier periods beginning in the 8th century.

You will also have the opportunity to do some haggling at the Grand Bazaar, with it's 4400 shops! Your tour will conclude at the Hippodrome just in the middle of Sultan Ahmet area.

Please note:
The Grand Bazaar is not open on Sundays.

Traveler Reviews

Review by: Nan O	July 2010
An excellent and knowledgable guide who was able to speak excellent English and gave us a really interesting tour through the major tourist sites. His enthusiasm for his city and its history was outstanding. We had a great time. Well worth doing for first time visitors.

Review by: BARBARA B	August 2007
The trip was ok, nice transportation, nice guide. Would recommend.