Explore Magnificent Istanbul on a tour with locals - Shore Excursion

Are you ready to explore the beauty of Istanbul from a very local perspective and to discover this ancient city, once called Constantinople. You will hear a story about the past, a story that tells about the history of this wonderful place that preserves evidence and secrets that greatly influenced many empires, kingdoms, states and even continents. Listen to the stories about the inevitable and forever magnificent Hagia Sofia, the church of divine wisdom that now serves as a magnificent mosque, but also a place that was the religious and political center of the Byzantine world. Right next to it is the Basilica Cisterna, the most wonderful, ancient and fascinating place that has been featured The magnificent Sultan Ahmet Cami, known among foreigners as the Blue Mosque, is more than 400 years old and is our next destination. none of the Istanbul tours are complete with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, the largest souq in the world with more than 3, 000 shops. Come and experience Istanbul in its entirety.

This tour can start from hotel lobby/ cruise terminal / airport with a transport of your choice - We will go to the old city once it was called CONSTANTINOPLE. - During the tour we will see the TOPKAPÌ PALACE, former house of the sultans. We will see their living quarters, jewelry, armours, kitchens, holy relics - After the palace we will walk to HAGIA SOPHIA which was the former church og Divine Wisdom now serving as an active mosque. We will be able to enjoy the details if 1500 years. - Next stop will be the BASILICA CISTERN which is next to Hagia Sophia. It is a great example of Roman engineering which also used in 1970's 007 James Bond movie, from Russia with Love. Once we go out, glorious SULTAN AHMET CAMI which is known as BLUE MOSQUE by the foreigners. 400 years old active mosque. - None of the Istanbul tours in complete with visiting the GRAND BAZAAR, which is the biggest souqe in the world. That's why it's called GRAND :-) more than 3000 shops awaiting not only shoppers but also visitors.