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- German
- English
- Spanish
Full-Day Highlights of Istanbul Tour
Step into the rich tapestry of Istanbul’s past on this immersive full-day tour. Travel back through time and uncover the stories of Roman Byzantium, Byzantine Constantinople, and Ottoman Istanbul as you explore the city’s most iconic landmarks.
✨ Tour Highlights:
Hippodrome of Constantinople – once the heart of Roman social life
Blue Mosque – a stunning masterpiece of Ottoman architecture
Grand Bazaar – one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets
Topkapi Palace – residence of Ottoman sultans for over 400 years
⚡ Enjoy skip-the-line access to museums and mosques, and discover the city with comfort, safety, and expert guidance.
Perfect for first-time visitors and history lovers who want to experience the very best of Istanbul in a single day.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We also can meet with the guests in front of Hagia Sophia Museum
Itinerary
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1Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. If the guests wanted to visit inside the Hagia Sophia Museum, need to buy the ticket which is Euro 25.- per person
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2TopkapI Palace
Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. (Harem is not included in the program)
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Hippodrome
Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Grand Bazaar
Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir. (Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6German Fountain
The German Fountain is a gazebo styled fountain in the northern end of old hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square), Istanbul, Turkey and across from the Mausoleum of Sultan Ahmed I.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Obelisk of Theodosius
The Obelisk of Theodosius is the Ancient Egyptian obelisk of Pharaoh Thutmose III re-erected in the Hippodrome of Constantinople (known today as At Meydanı or Sultanahmet Meydanı, in the modern city of Istanbul, Turkey) by the Roman emperor Theodosius I in the 4th century AD.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Tour price includes A/C transportation, guidance in multiple languages, entrance fees of Topkapı Palace, lunch and taxes
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Tour price includes A/C transportation, guidance in multiple languages, entrance fees of Topkapı Palace, lunch and taxes
- Drinks are not included during the lunch
- Please kindly be ready by the hotel reception 10 minutes before departure time
- Guests who prefer not to spend time at courtesy transfers should be ready at our departure point 10 minutes before given departure time (09:00am)
- Non smoking on our tours but all tours make frequent stops
- Local Experiences Istanbul is not responsible for loss or theft of personal belongings during the tour
- Guests who do not want to wait at the long queues of Hagia Sophia Museum, they can buy the ticket from their guide
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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