BEST Private Guided Istanbul Night Tour Halcyon

it is a private night tour to discover the old city istanbul and the new city with local insights and comprehensive history. In the one night, you are going the cover two parts of European side of Istanbul. This tour is giving the opportunity to see the local nightlife of istanbul. Definitely recommended for the first and experienced timers. To discover istanbul at night will give you a different vision to understand istanbul

Itinerary

1. Hippodrome of Constantinople, located in Sultanahmet/Istanbul, was a public arena mainly for chariot races. The word hippodrome comes from the Greek hippos (horse) and dromos (way). The Hippodrome of Constantinople was also home to gladiatorial games, official ceremonies, celebrations, protests, torture to the convicts and so on. (30 min) Admission included
2. The Hagia Sophia, one of the historical architectural wonders that still remains standing today, has an important place in the art world with its architecture, grandness, size and functionality. The Hagia Sophia, the biggest church constructed by the East Roman Empire in Istanbul, has been constructed three times in the same location. Hagia Sophia used to be the biggest church in the world. (1h 0min)
3. Discover the Biggest and most famous cistern in Istanbul at night. Cistern was Built in 6 centries by Roman Emperor Justinian also where Dan Brown's book ''INFERNO" (Tom Hanks) and Second oldest movie of James Bond " From Russia with Love " (Sean Connery) filmed. Great ambience with changing spot lights and under the water lighting. (30 min)
4. Taksim square is centre of Istanbul. Down Town (30 min)
5. Galata bridge is a link destination between the old city and new city. Good photo spot area. (30 min) Admission included
6. Istanbul’s most famous street, pedestrianized Istiklal Caddesi (Independence Avenue), throbs day and night and offers a fantastic array of architectural sights, shops, treats, and throngs upon teeming throngs of people. (2h 0min) Admission included
7. Çiçek Pasajı (Turkish: Flower Passage), originally called the Cité de Péra, is a famous historic passage (galleria or arcade) on İstiklal Avenue. Turkish cuisine can be tasted here with local Alchol Rakı and local mezzes (15 min)

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