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Istanbul Old City Tour: Sultanahmet Highlights
4.8
673 Ratings
Fatih
Discover the hidden treasures of Istanbul on a private tour. Explore unique monuments and the historic Old City of Sultanahmet, including the iconic Blue Mosque and other famous sights.
Discover the hidden treasures of Istanbul on a private tour. Explore unique monuments and the historic Old City of Sultanahmet, including the iconic Blue Mosque and other famous sights.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Blue Mosque - Explore the interior of the Blue Mosque.
- Kapali Carsi - Discover the renowned Grand Bazaar, the largest shopping center in Europe.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Enjoy an interior tour with your guide, lasting between 45 to 90 minutes.
- Hippodrome - Stroll through the ancient Hippodrome streets and admire the historic columns…
- Blue Mosque - Explore the interior of the Blue Mosque.
- Kapali Carsi - Discover the renowned Grand Bazaar, the largest shopping center in Europe.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Enjoy an interior tour with your guide, lasting between 45 to 90 minutes.
- Hippodrome - Stroll through the ancient Hippodrome streets and admire the historic columns and obelisks.
- Topkapi Palace - Visit the city’s largest museum and former residence of sultans for 300 years. Closed on Tuesdays, replaced with a visit to the Underground Basilica Cistern.
- Deraliye - Take a lunch break for 30 to 45 minutes, with a choice of restaurants in the area.
- 5K Rug Store - Discover the intricate art of weaving through a live demonstration by skilled and exceptional weavers. This is a unique chance to observe master artisans at work in a relaxed setting, learn about the meticulous techniques behind each rug, and even try weaving yourself.
What's Included
- Professional tour guide
- Pick up from city center hotels and cruise port
- Drop off to hotels, cruise port, and city center locations
- Professional tour guide
- Pick up from city center hotels and cruise port
- Drop off to hotels, cruise port, and city center locations
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee of Hagia Sophia Museum per person 30 us dollar
- Entrance fee of Topkapi Palace
- Drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee of Hagia Sophia Museum per person 30 us dollar
- Entrance fee of Topkapi Palace
Additional Information
Embark on a walking tour through Istanbul’s renowned Old City, Sultanahmet, named after the illustrious Blue Mosque. Explore four of the area’s premier landmarks, each just a 4–8 minute stroll apart. Immerse yourself in the distinctive history and architecture up close, with no need for car transfers as all attractions are conveniently reachable on foot. An ideal way to experience the essence of Istanbul!
Embark on a walking tour through Istanbul’s renowned Old City, Sultanahmet, named after the illustrious Blue Mosque. Explore four of the area’s premier landmarks, each just a 4–8 minute stroll apart. Immerse yourself in the distinctive history and architecture up close, with no need for car transfers as all attractions are conveniently reachable on foot. An ideal way to experience the essence of Istanbul!
Location
Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant
Divan Yolu Caddesi
if your hotel is not in the pick up zone we can meet you here, 100 meter away from the tram station of sultanahmet towards to Hagia Sophia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(673 Ratings)
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Jack_o
Jan 23, 2026
Tour guide was very... - Tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided lots of meaningful history about the sites that we visited.
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David_p
Jan 18, 2026
Very professional, the... - Very professional, the guide Billur was very kind and knowledgeable. They offered a great service, punctual and very complete.
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Karen_a
Jan 11, 2026
Wonderful experience - Peri was a fantastic tour guide! She was very informative, communication was excellent and she was very pleasant. The logistics were flawless. We had a great time.
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Tay_e
Jan 1, 2026
We had an excellent... - We had an excellent walking tour with Belgin. She was able to change our tour to include the Basilica cistern instead of the grand bazaar. Very informative about the history of each place we visited. I highly recommend this tour and our guide.
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David_a
Nov 18, 2025
A truely great tour and guide. - Be prepared for immersion in the history of old Istanbul. Also be prepared to walk. Our guide Kenan was both knowledgeable and fun to spend day with. It was a enjoyable as well as imformative day
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Wende_l
Nov 17, 2025
Best way to see the old city - Kenan was a fantastic guide, and we packed in a ton of siteseeing in a 10-hour day! He was knowledgeable about the city’s history, and we saw the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sofia, the spice market, and more. We also had a wonderful lunch at a rooftop cafe. We highly recommend this tour, and please ask for Kenan. (Be aware that we walked about 15,000 steps, so might be too much for some.)
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Gloria_b
Nov 16, 2025
I will definitely recommend your tour company - It was a good decision to book the private tour with you. The guide, Mr Kenan, had a lot of knowledge and took us to all the places we wanted to visit. He knew the places really well and shared a lot of historic information with us.
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Richard_s
Nov 16, 2025
A must Do! - Out your guide was Songül. She was absolutely amazing really took us on a very detail experience of Istanbul, Turkey, its story and highlights. Being a private tour absolutely make the difference here plus the fact that Songul not only took us to the architectural highlights but also to the most amazing local food experiences around the area. 10/10
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Annet_h
Nov 10, 2025
A very good guide, he... - A very good guide, he knew a lot.
Had a great day.
We highly recommend him.
The hotel is very clean and comfortable.
Thank you very much!
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Mallory_h
Nov 24, 2025
I originally signed up... - I originally signed up and read there was an established agenda but instead was told it was based on preference. Not a big deal as I mentioned all the sights I thought I was seeing and we did those. Recommend inquiring before going so that time can reflect desired agenda. Besides that. Our tour guy OJ was very friendly and knowledgeable. Not exactly structured but she had a plan and it worked out ok. I would recommend.
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