Private Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar

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Istanbul, Turkey

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Guide meets you at your Hotel, Airbnb or Cruise Port
Public transportation ( tram )
Licensed Professional Guide
Private Tour

Food and drinks
Museum entrance fees
Private vehicle

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Your licensed guide will meet you at centrally located Istanbul hotels or at Galataport Cruise Terminal. This is a walking tour and does not include private vehicle transportation. When needed, public transportation such as the tram may be used to save time and avoid Istanbul’s traffic. Grand Bazaar is closed to visitors on Sundays The Blue Mosque is closed until 2:30 PM on Fridays for Friday prayers.

Itinerary

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Blue Mosque

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

⁠The Blue Mosque is closed to visitors until approximately 2:30 PM on Fridays due to weekly congregational prayers.
⁠Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
⁠Modest clothing is required when visiting mosques. Women should cover their hair, shoulders, and knees. Men should avoid shorts above the knee.
⁠Children must be accompanied by an adult
This is primarily a walking tour and involves a moderate amount of walking. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
During Ramadan Feast and Sacrifice Feast, the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are closed.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.9

based on 17 reviews

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Lucy our guide was...

mark_w, Aug 2026

Lucy our guide was on-time and knowledgeable. Was a great 1st day tour to help get oriented. This is a private tour and does not include admission to the Haifa Sophia.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your first day in Istanbul and had a great experience with your guide. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope you had a wonderful time exploring the rest of the city!

We had an amazing time...

Caroline_B, Aug 2026

We had an amazing time exploring the Old City! Our guide, Lucy, was incredibly knowledgeable, and she kept the family, especially the teenagers fully engaged the entire time. The pace was perfect and everything ran right on schedule. Highly recommend this experience!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Dear Caroline, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had such a great time exploring the Old City. Your guide will be thrilled to know she made the experience both engaging and enjoyable, especially for the teenagers. It was our pleasure to host you, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Istanbul again someday!

Eda MADE Istanbul memorable

8grbbqfkv4, Sep 2025

Hands down the ABSOLUTE BEST TOUR! Eda was amazing and personalized our tour to get us the best exposure to all the sights within our limited time at shore! But beyond that she was so friendly and knowledgeable it felt like we had been friends forever! She even treated US to Turkish bagels and coffee! Then she escorted us to the grand bazaar and made sure to bargain with the merchants to make sure we weren’t getting over charged! Loved the day and loved Istanbul because of her

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Guest, We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your Istanbul Shopping Tour with Eda! She truly embodies the spirit of Enacem Travel — friendly, passionate, and dedicated to creating authentic experiences. It’s wonderful to know that her hospitality and local knowledge made your limited time in Istanbul so meaningful. Thank you for sharing your experience and for your kind words — they inspire our entire team. We hope to see you again soon for another amazing adventure in Istanbul! Best wishes, Enacem Travel Team

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