The Must See Old City Tour in Istanbul

5.0
(7 reviews)

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

Unlike standard walking tours, we like to tailor the tours with you! You’ll hear fascinating stories behind Istanbul’s most iconic monuments, step into charming alleys most tourists miss, and enjoy authentic touches of local life along the way.

You can tailor the tours according to your needs and preferences with your tour guide making sure you get the most out of every tour!

What's Included

Guide Fees
Lunch
Tickets

Meeting and pickup

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

We will come to you at the meeting time and we will travel to the tour area together either using mass transportation or taxi.

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Meeting point
Starbucks

This is the Starbucks near the Sultanahmet Tram station it is really easy to find and we can get a refreshing coffee at the start of the tour!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    German Fountain

    This is the German Fountain at the start of the Hipodrome (Sultanahmet) Square

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Obelisk of Theodosius

    The two obelisks at the heart and end of the square date back to Ancient Egypt, and Eastern Roman Empire. These are the witnesses to the history of this city.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Serpent Column

    The Column of Delphi, this column was a sacrificial altar for the God Apollo. Now the myths it contain live with us.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Blue Mosque

    Also known as the Sultanahmed Mosque, this mosque is known for its magnificient tiles and art. Being one of the Sultan Mosque's of İstanbul it is a must see.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    The crown jewel of Istanbul, most unique place you can see in all Turkey is the Hagia Sophia. This beatiful structre is culturally significant to all the cultures who shared this city. A symbol of cultural acceptance and understanding, this is something you have to see when you come to this city. (The line to enter to Hagia sophia usually takes around an hour, because of this Hagia sophia may be our last stop as the lines get shorter during evening)

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    TopkapI Palace

    This is the heart of the Ottoman Empire, this is where the Ottoman family lived at, this is where the court politics and intrigue lies at. See the old treasury housing on of the biggest diamonds of the world, and the biggest emerald in the world. The holy relics room where you can see the belongings of the prophets. And the Harem, where everything happened.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by The Kebab Guide

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Culture
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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