PREMIUM Istanbul Old City Tour: Expert-Led Experience

5.0 (4 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration1h 15m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English, Persian, Turkish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Join us as we explore the legacies of history’s most powerful civilizations. Through the iconic structures of Sultanahmet—the heart of Istanbul’s Old City—we’ll interpret the past in small, engaging groups.

We also offer tailored private tours for a more personalized experience.

What's included

  • Guide

What to expect

  1. Blue Mosque
    10m
    The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, also known by its official name, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Turkish: Sultan Ahmet Camii), is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. A functioning mosque, it also attracts large numbers of tourist visitors. It was constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I. Its Külliye contains Ahmed's tomb, a madrasah and a hospice. Hand-painted blue tiles adorn the mosque’s interior walls, and at night the mosque is bathed in blue as lights frame the mosque’s five main domes, six minarets and eight secondary domes.
  2. Obelisk of Theodosius
    10m
    3500 years old Egyptian Obelisk
  3. German Fountain
    5m
    A fountain built by German king Kaiser Wilhelm II as a gift for Ottoman king before his visit.
  4. Serpent Column
    5m
    Serpent Column is the monument created by ancient Greeks to symbolize their first victory against Persian army in war of Platea.
  5. Walled Obelisk
    Pass by
    Sultanahmet Square
  6. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    10m
    1500 years old temple
  7. Hurrem Sultan HamamI
    Pass by
    5 centuries old ottoman hamam
  8. Sultanahmet Square
    10m
    Hipodrom square
  9. TopkapI Palace
    10m
    Ottoman Palace
  10. Basilica Cistern
    10m
    Roman Cistern
  11. Islamic Experience Center
    5m
    Old Ottoman School (madrasa)
  12. Arasta Bazaar
    Pass by
    Ancient Market

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

I will wait by German Fountain in Sultanahmet Square. Mostly have a cane in my hand.

End point

I will wait by German Fountain in Sultanahmet Square. Mostly have a cane in my hand.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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.

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