Small-Group Tour: Best Sights of Istanbul

6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

See the highlights of Istanbul in one single day. With this small group tour you will see the top sights of Istanbul with the accompany of your officially licensed tour guide.

What's Included

Small Group Tour
Officially Licensed Tour Guide
Skip-the-line Entry to Museums
Transportation
Lunch (1-hour lunch break during tour)
Museum Tickets

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Üçler Sk. No:3

Meeting point is in the front of Marmara University building at the end of the Hippodrome Square (exactly as shown on map).

End point
Ç. Nuruosmaniye Cd. No:20

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hippodrome

    Hippodrome is where the chariot races were held in the Roman Empire times.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Blue Mosque

    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 the 27.000 pieces of Iznik quart tiles give the mosque it’s popular name and 6 towering minarets give its uniquely recognizable structure.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    See the beautiful Hagia Sophia, admire the great blend of Christian and Islamic influences with beautiful interior of mosaics and significant history.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4
    TopkapI Palace

    More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, it was the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for almost 400 years long. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of Oriental architecture which houses exhibits of art, books, jewels, plates, costumes, the Treasury and the Holy Relics.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Grand Bazaar

    The Grand Bazaar and the Spice Market are two colorful indoor bazaars and have lots of shops offering a variety of spices, rugs, purses, flavored teas, jackets, Turkish delight, nuts, as well as ceramics and small souvenirs.

    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 spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and replaced with Arasta Bazaar. Children aged 11 and under can visit museums free of charge. Please make sure that you have passport copies of children as you have to verify their ages at museums. Annual Closing Dates of all museums and bazaars in Istanbul as follows: January 1 – New Year, Ramadan/Eid Celebrations, October 29 – Republic Day.
Supplied by Guided Italy Tours

Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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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