Suleyman’s magnificent path: Mosques and Bazaars Tour
from $174.99
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
On this PRIVATE tour, we will visit the most important historic mosque, the Suleymaniye Mosque. Spectacular views await us in the Suleyman Mosque with a great history behind it. In addition, Istanbul is like a great shopping center and is famous for its bazaars. On this tour we will learn a lot about how to shop in Istanbul:)
The places you will see on this tour are:
Suleyman Mosque (Suleymaniye): Built for Suleyman the Magnificent, it has spectacular views, mausoleums and history!
Grand Bazaar: This is the largest bazaar in the world! We will get lost in the streets of the great bazaar, and there is a lot of history, we also haggle:)
– Egyptian Bazaar: or Spice Bazaar, is a small but very good quality bazaar, better than the Grand Bazaar!
Rustempasha Mosque: Sultan Suleyman’s son-in-law’s mosque!
-Nuruosmaniye Mosque: It is a mixture between Ottoman and European art!
3 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
The meeting point is the Çemberlitaş column in Çemberlitaş Square, next to Çemberlitaş Tram Station. The guide will be waiting with a violet flag.
Itinerary
- 1Column of Constantine
This is the meeting point, The Column of Constantine (Çemberlitaş), the most important square of the Byzantine Empire.
- 2Nuruosmaniye Camii
The first mosque with European art. We will know all the history of the Nuruosmaniye mosque and its art!
- 3Grand Bazaar
This is the largest bazaar in the world! We will get lost in the streets of the great bazaar, and a lot of history, also haggling:)
- 4Suleymaniye Mosque
Süleymaniye Mosque, built for Suleiman the Magnificent, the most wonderful mosque in Turkey. It has great views, mausoleums and history!
- 5Tahtakale District
The neighborhood where there are only native shops, a very good place to avoid shops for tourists, the guide will help them know where it is best to shop.
- 6Misir Carsisi
The Spice Bazaar, or Egyptian Bazaar, is a small but very good quality bazaar, better than the Grand Bazaar!
- 7Galata Koprusu
Galata Bridge is the connection between the modern and historical parts of Istanbul. It is a very central place, from there you can go for a drink or you can continue learning about history. The guide will give you a lot of information about where you can go. Here the tour ends.
What's included
- Professional Tourist Guide in Spanish
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tastings on the shops we'll see
Not included
- Tips
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
