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Ideal for travelers who want to experience Istanbul for the first time, this 3-hour city tour will take you on a journey through the landmarks and legends that have shaped modern Istanbul.
You’ll stroll through Sultanahmet Square and Ancient Roman Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and amble past Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern, hidden areas and bustling streets of Grand Bazaar and Spice Market. Your guide will point out places to get the best local snacks and coffee, as well as show you the main points of interest along the way. Learn about art, food and architecture while discovering the city’s top rated sites from outside. Choose from morning or afternoon departure.
• Spot Istanbul’s landmarks, including the Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern
• Learn about the city’s history from your guide
• Wander the city’s secret backstreets
• Stop by Spice Market
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide outside 'FOODIE-IST CAFE AND BRASSERIE,' just a 2-minute walk from the (T1) Sultanahmet tram stop. Your guide, easily identifiable by their tour guide badge, will be waiting for you at the cafe entrance.
Our tour concludes after visiting Spice Market in Eminönü and leaving you free to continue your Istanbul sightseeing
Itinerary
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1Basilica Cistern
Learn about Basilica Cistern and discover the mystery of Medusa heads from Greek mythology and recognize a scene in the James Bond movie From Russia with Love..
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Admire the impressive dome one of the world's architectural masterpieces once was the world’s largest cathedral..
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Historic Areas of Istanbul
The historical city of Istanbul, the only city in the world located on two continents, was the capital of three great empires; Roman, Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Caferaga Medresesi
The Caferağa Medresseh is a former medrese and now recognized as an important center of Turkish classical arts where traditional Turkish handicrafts such as calligraphy, ceramics, jewelry and so forth are taught, made and sold.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Sogukcesme Sokak
This is a small street with beautiful historic Ottoman era houses
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6TopkapI Palace
Learn about the residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans and hear the glory of the past.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Sultanahmet Square
This beautiful square and a great place to make a stop, relax and take photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Blue Mosque
Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known as the Blue Mosque by many tourists has five main domes, six minarets, and eight secondary domes with traditional Ottoman architecture and is considered to be the last great mosque of the classical period.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Hippodrome
Go to the former Hippodrome of Byzantine chariot races, see the ruins and hear the stories behind the scene
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
German Fountain (Pass by)
Constructed as a present from German Emperor Wilhelm II in 1898, it represents one of the most beautiful monuments in Istanbul.
Admission ticket free -
10Serpent Column
Also known as the Serpentine Column, Plataean Tripod or Delphi Tripod, is an ancient bronze column at the Hippodrome of Constantinople.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Walled Obelisk
A Roman monument in the form of an obelisk. It is situated at the southern end of the ancient chariot-racing track of Constantinople
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Tahtakale District
"Shop till you drop" in Tahtakale, a sub-district of Istanbul's Eminönü, where you can find anything and everything you are looking for, all for resonable prices.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Experience the bustle of the Spice Market and lose yourself among the spice, herbs, nuts and Turkish Delight stalls.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Eminonu Square
An area renowned for its restaurants, cafe culture and shops.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Galata Koprusu (Pass by)
This bridge spans the Golden Horn, connecting the old city with Beyoglu, the modern district of Istanbul.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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