Istanbul Old City Tour

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4 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Blue Mosque Information Center

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Topkapi Palace Museum

    (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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Hippodrome

    Where chariot races were held in Roman Empire times, Egyptian Column from Byzantine Empire time. Today German Fountain is cornerstone of square.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Hagia Sophia Cultural Info Center

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Grand Bazaar

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

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

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