Istanbul Privatbesichtigung: Hagia Sophia, Blaue Moschee, Zisterne & Basar

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

1. 1

   Hagia Sophia

   Discover Hagia Sophia’s remarkable history through its architecture, decoration and changing roles over the centuries. Your guide will explain its origins as a Byzantine church, its conversion into an Ottoman mosque, its period as a museum and its present use as a mosque. Explore how its monumental dome, marble surfaces, mosaics and Islamic calligraphy reflect different chapters of Istanbul’s past. Hear about the emperors, architects and sultans associated with the building, while learning how successive generations adapted it. Throughout the visit, take time to appreciate the details visible along the visitor route and ask questions about this extraordinary landmark.

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2. 2

   Blue Mosque

   Visit the Blue Mosque, one of Istanbul’s most recognisable landmarks and an active place of worship. Discover how its cascading domes, six minarets and spacious courtyard express the ambitions of Sultan Ahmed I and the architectural traditions of the Ottoman Empire. Inside, your guide will draw attention to the Iznik tiles, painted decoration and use of light that shape the atmosphere of the prayer hall. Learn about the mosque’s place in daily religious life, including prayer customs and visitor etiquette. There will be time to appreciate the interior, observe its architectural details and ask questions while respecting those who worship here.

   40 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

3. 3

   Hippodrome

   Walk through the former Hippodrome of Constantinople, once a setting for chariot races, imperial ceremonies and public gatherings. Although the ancient stadium no longer survives intact, its remaining monuments offer clues to the city’s Byzantine past. Discover the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpent Column and the Walled Obelisk as your guide explains their origins and why they stood at the heart of the imperial capital. Hear how rival racing factions became involved in politics and how the arena connected emperors with the crowds. Learn to picture the scale and atmosphere of the Hippodrome beneath the open square you see today.

   30 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

4. 4

   Basilica Cistern

   Descend beneath Istanbul’s streets into the Basilica Cistern, a Byzantine reservoir built during the reign of Emperor Justinian I. Follow the walkways between rows of ancient columns as your guide explains how water was brought to Constantinople and stored beneath the city. Discover the practical purpose behind this impressive engineering project and examine the variety of architectural elements reused in its construction. At the famous Medusa heads, hear about their unusual placement and the interpretations surrounding them, distinguishing what is known from later stories. Take time to enjoy the reflections, atmospheric lighting and unexpected scale of this underground space.

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5. 5

   Sultanahmet

   Discover Turkish crafts through a ceramic demonstration and visits to selected local showrooms in Sultanahmet. Learn about ceramic techniques and designs, explore the materials and patterns of Turkish rugs, and browse leather goods. There is time to ask questions and view the pieces, with the option to purchase anything that interests you.

   50 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

6. 6

   Explore the vaulted passages of the Grand Bazaar and discover how this historic marketplace grew from its 15th-century origins into a centre of Ottoman commerce. Your guide will place its story within Istanbul’s wider trading connections, including the Silk Road networks that carried goods and ideas between regions. Learn about the bazaar’s bedestens, the role of merchants and the trade in textiles, jewellery, spices & Turkish delight and other valuable goods. Along the way, get your bearings among its interconnected lanes and browse shops according to your interests.

   1 Stunde•Eintritt frei

Treffpunkt

Your meeting point is right in front of Hagia Sophia Mosque, only a short walk from Sultanahmet Tram Station and directly next to the famous Sultanahmet Square

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Abholung

• Abholung oder Treffen am Startpunkt
• 969 Hotels werden angefahren
• Sie können eine andere Abholadresse anfragen
• Der Veranstalter meldet sich zur Abholung
• Abholung beginnt 15 Min. vor Abfahrt

Gut zu wissen

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and Eids, can be replaces with Spice Bazaar
• Ladies should bring scarf to cover heads for the mosques
• Tour is mostly walking
• As this is a walking tour, it is not recommended for guests with health issues related to walking
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Stornierung und Erstattung

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• Storniert und voll erstattet, wenn das Wetter es unsicher macht