Istanbul Old Town Tour: Classics, Highlights & Hidden Gems

5.0 (50 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration7h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Turkish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Istanbul is very chaotic and going through a well-thought city route that covers a lot of good spots both hidden and must-see ones is a great opportunity to make. It would save a great time for the visitor and also localize the experience. You can learn a lot about the current news, trends, culture which might be broader and more open-minded that what you could find available on a blog post or a old time youtube vlog.

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Tour Guidance Service
  • Museum Fees
  • Lunch
  • Tips

What to expect

  1. Topkapi Palace Museum
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    This visit to the 15th-century palace is very telling to understand the life and culture during Ottoman Empire that took Istanbul from Romans in 1453 and ruled until the foundation of Republic of Turkey in 1923.

    Topkapı Palace Fee > 1500 Lira
  2. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h
    We will learn about Hagia Sophia, which was an imperial worship place both for Islam and Christianity. No admission fee.
  3. Hippodrome
    30m
    At Hippodrome Area we will learn about the culture and entertainment hub of Roman and Ottoman Empire and also learn the background story of the interesting monuments such as Serpent Column and Obelisk of Theodosius.
  4. Blue Mosque
    45m
    This 17th-century mosque is worth to pay visit to get familiar with religion of Islam. It a complex of tomb, school and market place 'Arasta Bazaar' with small street full of little shops. There is a great variety of goods to buy great souvenirs. No admission fee for the mosque. It is suitable to carry a scarf to cover the head during the visit.
  5. Basilica Cistern
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    We are discovering underground Istanbul, here we will see the remains of the biggest Roman cistern in Istanbul
  6. Grand Bazaar
    15m
    After a walk with highlights of the market and assistance for the specific product you intend to buy, we complete the trip in a special venue where we have a turkish coffee or a tea and a traditional dessert in a great ambiance.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

we are meeting in front of the entrance of the Gulhane Park on Alemdar Street.

End point

After seeing the Grand Bazaar lastly, our tour will end nearby a tram station.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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