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Istanbul Historical Tour: Small Group Old City Highlights

Istanbul, Turkey
  • 5 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Licensed private tour guide
    • Small-group walking tour with a maximum of 20 guests
    • Admission tickets, if the ticket-inclusive option is selected
    • Grand Bazaar visit
    • Historical and cultural commentary
    • Food and drinks
    • Personal shopping expenses
    • Hotel, port or airport pickup and drop-off
    • Admission tickets, unless the ticket-inclusive option is selected

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • III. Ahmet Fountain
      Cankurtaran, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

      The Ahmet III Fountain is located directly in front of the Topkapi Palace entrance. It is also right next to the Hagia Sophia museum entrance and ticket offices. Experience the very best of Istanbul’s heritage with this exclusive private tour designed especially for travelers!

    End point

    • Grand Bazaar
      Beyazıt, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

      The tour ends at the Grand Bazaar in Beyazıt, in the heart of Istanbul’s historic Old City.

    Itinerary

    1

    TopkapI Palace

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Hippodrome

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Sultanahmet District

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Blue Mosque

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Grand Bazaar

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Is the Blue Mosque included? Yes, the Blue Mosque is one of the main highlights of the tour.
    • Do we need to remove shoes? Yes, for mosque interiors you remove your shoes. Bags are provided.
    • Is a dress code required? Yes. Knees and shoulders must be covered; scarves provided when needed.
    • How long is the tour? Approximately 6 hours.
    • Is the Grand Bazaar open every day? Closed on Sundays and public holidays; guide offers an alternate walk if closed.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Reviews

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    Cory_H, May 2026
    Emreyy was an exceptional and knowledgeable guide. It was so interesting to explore Istanbul’s historic sites and markets with him.

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