Istanbul Highlights: Old City Full-Day Tour

Discover Istanbul’s rich history on a full-day tour. Visit Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar. Walk through Byzantine and Ottoman wonders.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hippodrome - Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments, The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Column of Constantine.
What's Included
  • Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
  • Public Transport Such as Tram
  • Insurance
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food & Drinks
  • Personal Expenses
  • Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
  • Admission Fees to Attractions
Additional Information

A full-day tour showcasing all the highlights of Istanbul’s old city. You’ll visit Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and more. Discover the historical remnants of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires in the heart of Istanbul!
Pick-up and drop-off will be via public transport such as tram, etc.
If your hotel is situated in the main…

Location
Hippodrome
Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Adrian
Feb 22, 2025
Great day with a great guide - We were very lucky to have our guide Sevda all to ourselves for the whole day and so were able to spend quality time with somebody who is not only very knowledgeable in respect of the history of areas and buildings she took us to, but in respect of many other things to do with Istanbul and Turkish history in general too. An absolute pleasure to be guided around Istanbul on our first visit by such a genuinely nice person, which if nothing else will bring us back to this historic place.
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82_afaka
Feb 12, 2025
Super - We went to the 10/10 Topkapi palayina galata tower and took a cruise with a midday meal
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Heatherch782ld
Nov 3, 2024
Full day tour was a good choice - Perfect day for a waking tour, the views from the Topkapi Palace were stunning. Our guide, Sevda, was very knowledgeable about both the history and it shapes current events in Istanbul.
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Michael
Nov 1, 2024
Great hassle free tour of the old city of Istanbul. - The pick up and drop off was smooth and comfortable. Sevda was friendly, polite, professional and considerate throughout. Knowledgeable and open to questions. Picked a good lunch spot and managed to fit in the basilica cistern. I can highly recommend a tour with her.
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Michele33a
Oct 18, 2024
The perfect tour guide - Our tour guide Sevda was AMAZING! She’s was knowledgeable, personable, funny, attentive, interesting, and the perfect tour guide. She will forever be apart of our İstanbul memories!
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Explore05570517118
Oct 8, 2024
Best Girls Days Ever! - Definitely the 'girls day' out l needed as I had Sevda all to myself, seeing that it was a Monday. She was very knowledgeable, sharing the rich culture with me throughout the tour. She was also okay with slowing things down and customizing to my liking. During our walking tour, she also shared a lot about Turkish culture and answered my questions with ease. We talked about education,societal values, family structures and so much more that gave me insight into everyday life in Turkiye. AWESOME!
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496nikey
Sep 24, 2024
Amazing tour - first time come to Türkiye and get this tour very lucky. guide also very friendly and helpful, given delicious lunch with nice view
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Ghideih
Sep 17, 2024
Wonderful Tour! - Our day was wonderful! Sevda was very knowledgeable and very friendly and personable! We absolutely adored her, we had such a great time! It was like hanging out with a friend all day while learning about Old Istanbul!
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Daniel
Feb 18, 2025
Worth doing. - Was a good tour that hit the highlights. The only thing they missed was the Basilica Cistern which is a must see. Not the end of the world, you just need to schedule time to hit that up elsewhere. Also, the time spend at the carpet shop was a little long although very cool.
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Aims1e
Aug 31, 2024
Great way to see the main sites in Istanbul. - Baris our tour guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The walk to all the sites was well planned out and we didn’t have to wait in any lines.
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