Egyptian Obelisk Tours and Tickets

Follow in the footsteps of Ottoman sultans, Islamic scholars and Byzantine emperors on a half-day Istanbul tour that takes in three fascinating destinations. Explore the 15th-century Topkapi Palace, where you'll discover a trove of art and artifacts from around the world, and architecture that evokes a dramatic era of court and harem intrigues in the seraglio. Browse handicrafts at a onetime madrasa, then take in the Roman, Egyptian and Ottoman monuments at Hippodrome Square, once the site of Byzantine games and chariot races.

Experience the glories of Istanbul during your time in Alanya with this full-day trip, including flights. After hotel pickup in Antalya or the wider Alanya region, fly to Istanbul for a guided tour. Visit must-sees including the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome; browse the Egyptian Bazaar; and sail between Europe and Asia on an optional Bosphorus cruise (additional cost). Return air tickets, airport transfers, hotel pickup and drop-off, and Topkapi Palace admission included.

Spend a full day exploring the old city of Istanbul on a tour that includes round-trip flights from Antalya. Visit top attractions including Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and the Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar, and have the option to take a sightseeing cruise on the Bosphorus River. Includes flights, guide, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off from Belek, Serik, Kadriye and Antalya.

Make the most of a day's cruise stop in Istanbul with this 7-hour city highlights tour. Visit the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace, charting Istanbul's history as a Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman capital, and the importance of its location straddling Europe and Asia. Plus, punctuate your visits with time at the Hippodrome, where chariot races were held, and the Grand Bazaar, a souvenir-hunter's dream. Air-conditioned minivan transport and entrance fees included.

The landmarks of Istanbul's old city, or Sultanahmet, are highlights of any first-time visit to the city, from the minarets of the Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. Get an overview and orientation of the historic area on a 4-hour, guided walking tour that includes all entrance fees, as well as pickup from Taksim and peninsula hotels.

Feast your eyes on architectural masterpieces on this full-day private tour of the classics, from Istanbul. Embark on a sightseeing tour of several of Istanbul's greatest architectural achievements. Your private car can accommodate you and up to 13 of your friends and family, including a hotel pickup and drop-off. See monumental structures such as St. Sophia (Hagia Sophia), the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Covered Bazaar (which is closed on Sundays and Eid festivals). Important notice: Tour service starts in between 8:00 and 10:00am and finishes in between 4:00pm and 5:00pm. Travelers from Sultanahmet area do not need a vehicle for old city classic tour.

See the unforgettable landmarks of Istanbul's old city on a full-day, small-group sightseeing tour with a professional art historian. Enjoy a comfortable seat on a luxury coach as you make your way to Hagia Sophia, descend into a stunning below-ground cistern system and explore a Roman-era hippodrome. Pause for a 3-course lunch before continuing to the Blue Mosque, the Ottoman Topkapi Palace and the bustling stalls of the Grand Bazaar, and get an insider's perspective on the back stories and secrets of each place.

During your stay in Antalya, fly to Istanbul for a full-day tour of the top attractions in the old city of Sultahnamet. Visit Topkapā± Palace, the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and the Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar, then have the option to take a sightseeing cruise on the Bosphorus River and have dinner before your return flight. Includes round-trip plane tickets, guide, entrance fees to Topkapi Palace, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit Istanbul's headline acts and discover the city's rich heritage on this full-day tour of UNESCO-listed Sultanahmet, the historic heart of the city. Explore the legendary Hagia Sophia, which dates back to 537AD; learn how the 17th-century Blue Mosque received its famous nickname; and see the many monuments of the Hippodrome. You'll also get chance to revel in the opulence of the Ottoman era at the grand Topkapi Palace and lose yourself in the maze-like Grand Bazaar.

If you're keen to see Istanbul's highlights and also have free time during a cruise stop in the city, this 4-hour tour is ideal. Tour the UNESCO-listed treasures of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia as you learn about Istanbul's Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history, and stroll around the Hippodrome, whose gardens and monuments mark the long-ago chariot racing and sporting arena. Air-conditioned minivan transport and entrance fees included.

Visit Istanbul on a day-trip from Side that includes round-trip flights, a guided tour of the city's highlights, and all airport transfers. Step into the world of the Ottoman sultans at Topkapi Palace, see the landmarks of the old city, and practice your bargaining skills at the Egyptian Bazaar. This full-day tour offers a convenient, cost-effective way to see Istanbul while you're visiting Turkey's Mediterranean coast.

A great choice for first-timers or cruise visitors, this private morning or afternoon tour takes in the highlights of Istanbul's UNESCO-listed historic quarter. Learn about Istanbul's two great empires, as you stroll through the Byzantine Hippodrome and tour the opulent Ottoman palace of Topkapi. Keep your camera to hand as you visit the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, two of the city's most magnificent works of architecture. Finally, soak up hundreds of years of history as you wander around the Grand Bazaar, with plenty of time for souvenir shopping.