Istanbul City Walls & Spice Bazaar
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Haven
Istanboel, Turkije
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Inspanningsniveau
Moderate
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Excursietype
All,61
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Rolstoeltoegankelijk
No
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Vanaf
$59
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Minimum leeftijd
Information Not Currently Available
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Duur
Approximately 3 Hours
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Maaltijden inbegrepen
Meals not included
Tour Old Istanbul, crossing the Galata Bridge.
Your guide will point out the Suleymaniye Mosque, one of the most important mosques in the Ottoman Empire, before you drive along the city walls that surround the ancient city.
Pass under the age-old Roman aqueduct on your way to the Spice Market. The Spice Market, or Egyptian Bazaar, was constructed in 1663 as a part of the adjacent Yeni Mosque complex to generate funds for the upkeep of the mosque. This was an avant-garde concept at the time — light years ahead of the not-for-profit fundraising game. Have a look around — the Spice Market is the best place to purchase spices, both familiar and exotic. Their pungent aromas often bear little resemblance to the supermarket variety. Fresh Turkish Delight is a hard-to-beat treat, and caviar and a fascinating array of teas can also be found here.
Notes:
Expect dense traffic conditions in Istanbul. The Spice Market is closed during Ramadan. Wear comfortable walking shoes.