Istanbul Classic tour

Drive to the heart of the Old City- the Sultanahmet Square. After a short walk around the Hippodrome, the civic centre and the chariot races arena during the East Roman Period, a visit will be to the Blue Mosque, one of the master pieces of the Ottoman architecture. Next visit will be to Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest master pieces of architecture in the world, first built in 6th Century. Last visit goes for shopping possibilities to the famous Grand Covered Bazaar with about 4,000 shops and tiny cafés, believed to be the largest number under one roof anywhere in the world.

Address or meeting point

Pick up from the hotels.

Start or opening time

08:00-08:30

End or closing time

13:00 / 13:30 hrs.

Participants

Maximum number Unlimited

Minimum number 1 person.

Position

Is it possible to get there by public transport? No

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? With guide.

Which languages do guide/instructors speak? Operating in English,Spanish,German and French. Please specify the language that you prefer in the remark part of booking. All bookings where the language is not specified will be operated in English

Are audio guides or brochures available? if so, in which languages? English, Spanish, German, French.

Do you provide additional companions or personnel? No

Shopping information

Is there a shop? How much time is spent on shopping? Yes. Grand Bazaar or up to the guest special wish-max.1 hour.

Are credit/debit cards accepted? Which ones? During the shopping: creedit cards accepted: Visa and Master

Are any commercial stops made during the tour? No

List the shopping venues included Carpet or Jewellery or Leather Shop.

Content & Specialized items

Are additional items needed? Which ones are included? No

List items not included and their renting cost at the venue No

List all additional items clients need to bring (towels,...) Just money for their own like for drinks.

List the specific clothing required Confortable shoes and clothing up to the weather.

Meals

Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? No-As half day tour.

Is there a restaurant at the venue? No

May the client bring his/her own food? Is there a picnic area? There is no picnic area.

Snacks

Is there a snack included? No

If not included, is there any place to get a snack? Yes, there are little snack stops.

Drinks

Are drinks included? Yes at the snack stops guests can buy drinks as well.

Is there any place to get a drink? Yes

How many drinks per person are allowed? Unlimited. Its up to the guests.

What type of alcoholic beverages are available and at what price? Under personal expenses-guests can request beer or wine.

Restroom Information

List all venues where restrooms are available At the Grand Bazaar.

Are there any restroom-only stops during the tour? No

Physical condition

What is the fitness level required? Normal and being able to walk.

Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) Sometimes yes.

Is it feasible for wheelchair-confined persons? No

What type of paving does it have? (flat, uneven...) Some of them uneven and stairs.

Advisories

Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? No photo/ video camera allowed at the museums.

Which currencies are accepted? Euro, Dollars and Pounds.

Which is the minimum/maximum age to participate? (for all or each one of the activities) None

Which is the minimum/maximum height to participate? None

Which is the minimum/maximum weight to participate? None

Is a waiver required for participation? No

Others Grand Covered Bazaar is closed on Sundays.Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays (replaced with Basilica Cistern). No transfer back to hotels , last stop Grand Bazaar.

Transportation

Pick-up point At Hotel.

Pick-up time 08:00-08:30

Route's length (hours & minutes) 4 hours.

Vehicle

Vehicle's age 0-5 years.

Type of vehicle used It can be minibus and coach.

Does the vehilce have A/C? Yes

Can the vehicle be contacted (by mobile or radio)? Yes

Is spare transportation available in case of a breakdown? Yes, a new one can be called and arranged.

Are restrooms facilites available? No

Product price detail

General admission

Age of child

Appropriate age for child ticket from 3 to 7 years

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.