Istanbul Gems: Old City Walking Tour & Whirling Dervish Ceremony

Istanbul, Turkey

2 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 tour
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

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, no hotel pickup or drop-off service is provided for the guided tour. This guided tour is operated as walking tour, and guests are required to meet their guide at the designated meeting point. The meeting point of the tour is clearly indicated in the itinerary below.

Meeting points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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 & Whirling Dervish (Sema) Ceremony

10 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

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 your guided walking tour has been carefully selected for easy access by public transportation and taxi, making it convenient to reach 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