Istanbul Old City Tour

Istanbul, Turkey
Duration4h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Turkish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the historical and popular places of Istanbul, one of the unique settlements in the world, with a professional guide.

Highlights of Topkapi Palace Museum
Byzantine Hippodrome / Sultanahmet Square
Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Grand Bazaar

Options

Regular Tour (1-20 people)

Pickup included

Private Tour

Pickup included

What's included

  • Enterance Fees
  • Lunch
  • Taxes and service fees are included
  • Private transportation
  • Free pick-up/drop-off to-from hotel
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Personal Expenses
  • Gratuity

What to expect

  1. Blue Mosque Information Center
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Blue Mosque (skip the line service is not available for active mosques – there is a queue for the entrance);
    Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I, Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale. The blue shade of 27.000 pieces Iznik quart tiles give mosque a popular name and 6 towering minarets give its unique structure.
  2. Topkapi Palace Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    (Topkapi Sarayi) More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, it was seat of Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for almost 400 years long. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of Oriental architecture which houses exhibits of art, calligraphy, jewels, plates, costumes, the Ottoman Empire Treasury, and Holy Relics of prophet Muhammad.
  3. Hippodrome
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Where chariot races were held in Roman Empire times, Egyptian Column from Byzantine Empire time. Today German Fountain is cornerstone of square.
  4. Hagia Sophia Cultural Info Center
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Hagia Sophia (skip the line service is not available for active mosques – there is a queue for the entrance).
    (Ayasofya, Santa Sofia) here ancient cultures of East and West speak to you with a yet clear voice. Great blend of Christian and Islamic influence with beautiful interior mosaics, impressive and significant history. Built in 6th century by Emperor Justinian, played a very important role in Christian and Islamic World. After Ottoman Empire’s conquest the bells, altar and vessels were removed. Many mosaics were plastered over to convert the church into mosque, then museum in 1934. In July 2020 it is converted into a mosque again and one of the best sites in every daily Istanbul tours.
  5. Grand Bazaar
    1h
    Grand Bazaar.
    (Kapali Carsi) the largest and oldest covered market of world with over 4,000 shops. It was constructed in 15th century and became the commercial hub of trade between Asia & Europe. Curiosity will be most charming effect taking you to get lost in streets of bazaar in your Istanbul tour.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We can pick you up from any hotel or Airbnb in the Istanbul region. When making your reservation, please let us know your location.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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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