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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
Discover the best of Istanbul’s Old City on this small-group walking tour through the historic Sultanahmet district.
Visit the city’s most iconic landmarks, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the ancient Hippodrome of Constantinople. Learn how Byzantine and Ottoman empires shaped Istanbul while enjoying engaging storytelling from a licensed local guide.
Designed for travelers who prefer a focused and informative experience, this tour offers a relaxed pace and personal interaction in a comfortable small-group setting.
What's included
Licensed English-speaking guide
Any entrance fees
Any Meals & Drinks during tour
Own expenses during tour
What to expect
TopkapI Palace
45m · Admission ticket included
Topkapi Palace Museum / Topkapı Sarayı
More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, it was the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for almost 400 years long. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of Oriental architecture which resembles the power of the Ottoman Empire.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Pass by
Hagia Sophia Museum / Ayasofya / Santa Sofia
Built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, played a very important role in the Christian and Islamic World. After the Ottoman conquest the bells, altar, iconoclastic, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and many of the mosaics were eventually plastered over to convert the church into a mosque then a museum and now it’s a mosque for the second time. The most important stop of an Istanbul tour is operated in Old City Istanbul / Constantinople.
*Please note that as it's not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there.
German Fountain
15m
German Fountain / Alman Çeşmesi
Hippodrome
30m
Hippodrome Square / Atmeydanı
Hippodrome; where the chariot races were held in the Roman Empire times, Egyptian Column from Byzantine Empire time and today German Fountain is the main cornerstone of the square of Ottoman Empire.
Blue Mosque
45m
Blue Mosque / Sultanahmet Camii
Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I of the Ottoman Empire, the Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale.
Grand Bazaar
2h
Grand Bazaar / Kapalı Çarşı
One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world with over 4,000 shops with colorful products of ceramic, leather, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothes, silver, and gold.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of the Sultan III. Ahmet Fountain ( in front of Main Gate of Topkapi Palace )
End point
Meet your guide in front of the Sultan III. Ahmet Fountain ( in front of Main Gate of Topkapi Palace )
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
