Istanbul Signature: Old City, Fener-Balat Tour & Whirling Dervish

Istanbul, Turkey

3 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Inbound airport transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel
Small-group tour option (up to 10 participants)
Private tour option (not shared with other participants)
Professional, licensed tour guide authorized by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Whirling Dervish (Sema) Ceremony with hotel pick-up and drop-off

Hotel pickup and drop-off for the guided walking tours
Accommodation
Meals and drinks
Entrance fee - Hagia Sophia

€25.00 per person
Entrance fee - Topkapi Palace

€52.00 per person
Entrance fee - Basilica Cistern

€37.00 per person
Entrance fee - Chora Museum (Kariye Mosque)

€20.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

On Day 1, an inbound transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel is included. On the following day(s), no hotel pickup or drop-off service is provided for the guided tours. These guided tours are operated as walking tours, and guests are required to meet their guide at the designated meeting point. The meeting points for each tour are clearly indicated in the itinerary below.

Meeting points

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End point

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Istanbul and Airport Transfer

1 Stop

Istanbul

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Istanbul Old City Walking Tour

9 Stops

Sultanahmet District (Pass By)

German Fountain

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque (Pass By)

Sultanahmet Square

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Basilica Cistern

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

TopkapI Palace

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Grand Bazaar

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Day 3

Fener & Balat Tour - Colorful Houses, Churches with Golden Horn Views & Whirling Dervish (Sema) Ceremony

9 Stops

Chora Museum

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Private Fener Greek High School (Pass By)

Colorful houses

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colorful Stairs

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Venerable Patriarchal Church of St. George

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Stephen’s Bulgarian Orthodox Church

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fener & Balat

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Golden Horn

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Whirling Dervishes Istanbul

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

The meeting point for Day 2 is the German Fountain at 9:00 AM. The supplier will provide the exact location details, including a Google Maps link, after your booking is confirmed.
The meeting point for Day 3 is the Chora Museum (Kariye Mosque) at 9:00 AM. The supplier will provide the exact location details, including a Google Maps link, after your booking is confirmed.
The meeting points for our guided walking tours have been carefully selected for easy access by public transportation and taxi. This makes it convenient for you to reach your meeting point from your hotel or other locations in Istanbul.
Hotel pickup and drop-off service will be provided for the Whirling Dervish Ceremony. The pickup time will be communicated separately by the supplier after your booking is confirmed.
As Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, it will be replaced by a visit to the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum on these days.
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced by a visit to the Spice Market on these days
The Grand Bazaar and Spice Market are closed during the Eid holidays on March 09–11 and May 16–19, 2027.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers