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City Sightseeing Istanbul
Discover all the great things to do and see in Istanbul with City Sightseeing
Discover Istanbul and plenty of things to do there with a City Sightseeing tour
Istanbul is historically known as Constantinople. It is the only city in the world built on two continents, Europe and Asia, standing on the coast of the Bosphorus. The city guards the cherished remnants of three past world-dominating empires: Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman, a unique link between east and west. City Sightseeing Istanbul buses are the most original and comprehensive way of discovering the city's main highlights and the points of interest. You may hop-off at any of the numerous conveniently located stops along the route, on the same day of the tour, with the same ticket.
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Hop on and Off at your leisure and discover the excitement and mystery of the city
Hop Off at the lavishly decorated Topkapi Palace which was part command centre for a massive military empire and part archetypal Eastern pleasure dome. The must-see features here are the Harem, Imperial Treasury and the views from the innermost courtyard. There are plenty of museums to visit where you can discover the ancient secrets of the city, including the remarkable Haghia Sophia which was an Ottoman Mosque and, prior to that, a Byzantine church. The Istanbul Modern, at the other end of the scale, is home to cutting-edge Turkish art. The museum's restaurant offers stunning views across the Bosphorus to the minarets of Sultanahmet and out to the Mamara Sea. In the vicinity stands the Galata Tower which was built in 1348 and originally dubbed The Tower of Christ. Visit the restaurant and nightclub here or ascend to the viewing gallery and take in panoramic views of the sprawling metropolis. You will not be short of things to do and see in the only city in the world to be built on two continents.
Countless things to do and see in the vibrant and vivid city of Istanbul where east meets west and past meets present
Under the romantic backdrop of minarets and mosques, take a step into this remarkable city. Istanbul has infinite variety: museums, ancient churches, royal palaces, mosques, the Grand Bazaar and the unforgettable Bosphorus. Marvel at the Basilica Cistern, the Tekfur Palace or walk the encompassing City Walls which were constructed in the 5th century and are the largest that survives in modern Istanbul. You may wish to escape to the Prince's islands off the Asian Shore or browse the fish market on the mainland coast. With so many things to do, City Sightseeing is the best way to get around the city and plan your stay.