Old City Istanbul: Full-Day Tour with Licensed Guide

5.0 (10 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration5h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Expert licensed guides, small group experience, and zero tourist traps. We focus on real history, local insights, and skip-the-script storytelling through Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks.

Options

Without Transportation
With Private Transportation

Mercedes Sprinter

What's included

  • Drinks, during the the Lecture in Istanbul Handy Craft Center
  • Guiding Service
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
  • Museum Entrance Fees

What to expect

  1. Hippodrome
    20m
    The Hippodrome; Serpentine Column, Egyptian Column, Tiled Column, German Fountain
  2. Blue Mosque
    30m
    Sultanahmet / The Blue Mosque
  3. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    You will visit the Hagia Sophia Museum
  4. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    Deraliye Restaurant has a unique menu, but you can also eat at other restaurants in the area if you wish. (Your restaurant bill is not included in the tour fee.)
  5. TopkapI Palace
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    You will visit the Topkapi Palace and see the artifacts from Ottoman era, sacred leavings for muslim travellers, The Spoonmakers Diamond, the Harem
  6. Istanbul Handicraft Center
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Before visiting the Grand Bazaar, you'll be briefed on Turkish carpets, the most important and well-known product of Turkish culture. Afterward, you'll likely want to own one yourself.

    Note: Wherever you shop, make sure the carpet you're buying is genuine Turkish.
  7. Grand Bazaar
    15m
    You can bid farewell to your guide to visit the world's oldest and largest bazaar.

    Note: If there's a particular item you're looking for, you can ask your guide for assistance.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point

Gate 1

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking problems (approx. 10-15K steps)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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