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Istanbul Historic Peninsula Walking Tour
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Explore Hagia Sophia, the Sultanahmet Mosque, the Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar on foot with a licensed guide.
Meet your guide in Sultanahmet and begin at the ancient Hippodrome, once the site of chariot races and the social heart of Constantinople. As you see the Obelisk and the Serpent Column, hear how the city's rulers gained and lost power here.
Continue to the Sultanahmet Mosque, famous for its six minarets and an interior decorated with thousands of handmade blue tiles. Then stand opposite Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece used as a church, mosque and museum, and learn why it changed the history of architecture.
Wander through quiet back streets and hidden courtyards that most visitors never see, then dive into the colourful lanes of the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest covered markets in the world. Your guide will tell you what to look out for and how to bargain like a local.
The tour ends with recommendations for the best local food, cafés and sights to explore on your own. An excellent start, especially for your first day in Istanbul.