Sightseeing day tour (Historic Istanbul)

The tour starts at the Hippodrome - the ancient racecourse with monuments from the Byzantine Empire. Then on to the Blue Mosque, which is a mighty mosque with six minarets and one of Istanbul's landmarks. The inside of the mosque is beautifully covered with blue tiles. Next to the Blue Mosque is the Hagia Sophia: "The Church of Holy Wisdom" is one of the world's most famous buildings. (It is allowed visiting the gallery section only); the tour continues in the Egyptian Bazaar, also called the Spice Market then onto the Topkapi Palace and ends with a visit to the Grand Bazaar. The duration of the tour depends on how much time you want to spend shopping and your negotiating skills.