Old City Istanbul: Full-Day Tour with Licensed Guide

5.0
(10 reviews)

5 to 8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Marmara University
End point
Grand Bazaar

Gate 1

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hippodrome

    The Hippodrome; Serpentine Column, Egyptian Column, Tiled Column, German Fountain

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Blue Mosque

    Sultanahmet / The Blue Mosque

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    You will visit the Hagia Sophia Museum

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Deraliye

    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.)

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    TopkapI Palace

    You will visit the Topkapi Palace and see the artifacts from Ottoman era, sacred leavings for muslim travellers, The Spoonmakers Diamond, the Harem

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Istanbul Handicraft Center

    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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Grand Bazaar

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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)
Supplied by Upper Crust Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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

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