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Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide

Istanbul, Turkey
  • 6 to 8 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Take in the highlights of Istanbul's Old City on this full-day tour. Visit the Hippodrome, the center of Roman sporting activities, then cross to Hagia Sophia, a former Byzantine church and now a mosque. Admire the Blue Mosque's unique six minarets, explore Topkapi Palace, seat of the Ottoman Empire, and browse the Grand Bazaar. Discover traditional carpet weaving villages and enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch. Entrance fees are not included.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Available in English
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Visit traditional carpet weaving villages with lunch included

What's Included

  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off-Guide meet at Sultanahmet Hotels or Hagis Sophia
  • Insurance
  • Meal & Beverages
  • Personal Expenses
  • Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
  • Entrance fee of Hagia Sophia 25 €
  • Entrance fee of Topkapi Palace 2750 TRY
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
    Transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

    Guide can meet with you Sultanahmet Area Hotels or in front of Hagia Sophia Mosque

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

2

Blue Mosque

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

3

TopkapI Palace

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

4

Grand Bazaar

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

5

Hippodrome

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Hagia Irene Museum

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

7

Feshane Rugs

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

8

Grand Bazaar

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Topkapi palace entrance fee is 2750 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • Hagia Sophia entrance fee is 25 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

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Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

From $69.85

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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