Istanbul Old Town Tour: Classics, Highlights & Hidden Gems

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(46 reviews)

7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

End point
Grand Bazaar

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

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Topkapi Palace Museum

    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 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    We will learn about Hagia Sophia, which was an imperial worship place both for Islam and Christianity. No admission fee.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Hippodrome

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Blue Mosque

    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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Basilica Cistern

    We are discovering underground Istanbul, here we will see the remains of the biggest Roman cistern in Istanbul

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Grand Bazaar

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Shopping Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Additional fees
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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