Max 6 hrs Ottoman historical & Cultural Tour at old city, Sultanahmet

This is the tour of Ottoman and islamic history. We will talk about Conquest 1453 , İslamic era , Ottoman resisdences and palaces, social life at palace and hareem, friday praying session that at blue mosque that Sultan use to attend with his crown princes. It is a walking tour with your private guide.

Meeting at your hotel at 10:00 am (if it is at old city. Otherwise we can meet at a certin place in old city). Starting tour. Visits are: - Topkapi palace: The grand royal residence of Ottomans, today a museum. (closed on Tuesdays) - Hagia Sophia: Grand church of Byzantines, imperial mosque of Ottomans and grand mosque of Republic of Turkey. - Lunch break in the same area. It can be arranged upon request. After lunch break; - Blue mosque: Imperial mosque of Ottomans, famous with its blue colouring tiles. This option can be replaced with Visiting Hareem section as well-Sultan's family section. - A cultural presentation: Great and unique handcraft of nomad turks; "Weaving" at a 400 yrs old structure of Ottoman period " a Cerevanserai ". - Grand bazaar: The largest ancient market in the world with 4000 stores. - End of tour around 4 pm. Important note: This tour can be customized for larger groups and thus longer duration.