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Istanbul: Guided Segway Tour of the Old Town

1. Istanbul: Guided Segway Tour of the Old Town

The Old City Tour covers best points of interest within Istanbul. It begins at Sultanahmet, from there it goes throughout Hippodrome Square, which has witnessed gladiator fights, chariot/car races and many riots. Then you head to the Sultanahmet Mosque also known as Blue Mosque. Right after seeing the primary residence of Ottoman Sultans Topkapi Palace, you will continue to the Hagia Sophia, as known as Church of Holy Wisdom, which is richly and artistically decorated by Byzantine Emperor Justinian. We will stop in Gulhane Park, which is the oldest and largest urban park in Istanbul, and we will take a break. Then we will move throughout Constantine's Column (Cemberlitas), one of the most prominent examples of Roman art before arriving at Beyazıt Square and Mosque. Then we will visit Şehzade Mosque, which is considered by architectural historians as Sinan's first masterpiece. Right after seeing famous Bozdoğan Aqueduct, we will continue to the largest mosque of Istanbul Suleymaniye Mosque, the mosque of Sultan Süleyman the magnificent. Tour will finish at meeting point.

Istanbul: 3-Hour Segway Tour

2. Istanbul: 3-Hour Segway Tour

Visit Istanbul's top sights on this Segway tour. Start the tour at Sultanahmet, traveling to Hippodrome Square, which has witnessed gladiator fights, chariot races and many riots. Then head to the Sultanahmet Mosque and admire its unique blue facade. Later, head to the Hagia Sophia, one of the most breathtaking examples of Turkish architecture, before continuing to Gulhane Park, the oldest and largest urban park in Istanbul, where you will stop for a break. Continue your tour through Constantine's Column, one of the most prominent examples of Roman art, before arriving at Beyazıt Square and Mosque. Then visit Şehzade Mosque, which is considered by architectural historians as Sinan's first masterpiece. Finish your tour by heading to the largest mosque in Istanbul, Suleymaniye Mosque.

Istanbul: Highlights of Istanbul Small Group Tour

3. Istanbul: Highlights of Istanbul Small Group Tour

This is a fully guided tour inside the Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome, Orient Exprés Train Station and Spice Bazaar. Along the way, stop to hear the stories of the Roman Hippodrome (including the Egyptian Obelisk and Serpent Column German Fountain) This tour starts from our meeting point which is located in the heart of Istanbul. Your guide will meet you and you will start with the Hagia sofia which hosted two religions over 1500 years. The tour will follow by Blue mosque which is the most popular mosque in Istanbul. It willl follow by under ground Basicila Cistern with heads of Medusa turned upside down in the water. After this, the tour will follow with the walk in Gulhane park which was the back yard of the Topkapı palace. We will have a tea/coffee break here to enjoy the tranquility of the peaceful park while watching the nests of the heron birds and birds tweeting. We will follow to look at the final station of the famous Orient Express and will conclude the tour with tasting the Turkish delights, nuts and spices at the Spice Bazaar.

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4.7 / 5

based on 11 reviews

Fabulous way to see a wonderful city and learn all about it. The company were very helpful and responsive with instructions and our guide Tariq was exceptional with his historical knowledge (and some tips for how to negotiate in the Bazaar!). Highly recommended

tour guide was great and knew his information. He grew up in Turkey and could share stories from his childhood which I liked. is a small group walking tour but was just me on this tour and he personalized for what I liked.

Onder was our guide. He told us a lot about the history and places we've visited. The lunch was great and everything went smoothly. We (me and my wife) highly recommend the guide and the tour.

With 2 boys aged 17/15 this was an great way to experience and explore the city!! Tarik was an extremely good guide and made learning to ride segway really easy and fun!!

We had a great time. Tariq was the perfect host and guide.