Istanbul Old City Tour From Galataport or Hotels

Istanbul, Turkey

6 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Cover thousands of years of history in a single day during this attraction-packed small-group tour of Istanbul’s highlights. Check out the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Hagia Irene to learn more about Turkish culture and history, and browse or shop the labyrinthine Grand Bazaar. Hotel transfers are included so you don’t risk getting lost, and as this is a small-group tour, you can ask all the questions.

Enjoy an intimate shared excursion with personalized attention
Ideal for first-time visitors to Istanbul wanting to see a lot
Haggle for souvenirs in the centuries-old Grand Bazaar
Includes hotel transfers and public transportation travel

What's Included

Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Pick Up & Drop Off
Insurance
Public Transport Such as Tram

Food & Drinks
Personal Expenses
Driver & Guide Tips - Gratitue
Entrance fee of Hagia Sophia 25 €
Entrance fee of Topkapi Palace 2000 TRY

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

The pick-up and drop-off by public transport such as tram, etc... If your hotel is located in the main attraction area, the guide will pick you up by walking from your hotel. For the guests who are coming with cruise ships, our meeting point is in front of the Hafız Mustafa Sweets Shop.

Itinerary

Hippodrome

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Blue Mosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

TopkapI Palace

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Grand Bazaar Jewelers

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Irene Museum

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

Topkapi Palace entrance fee is 2000 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Hagia Sophia entarance fee is 25 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Guaranteed return on time to cruise
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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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

4.7

based on 17 reviews

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Not as good as last year

John_W, Oct 2024

Sevda, the guide was fantastic and the sights are brilliant. No hotel pick up available ( included in price ?? ), had to pay for entry ( was all included last year, no lunch like last year, and all over in 3 1/2 hours, not 7 hours as described. Refund for no bus pick up ? Refund for taxi fares ?

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience. It's a great pleasure for us to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us. Your feedback always motivates us to serve you better. We are looking forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards, TURKEY TRAVEL SERVİCE

Not Quite What is Quoted for Tour

Patricia_O, Aug 2022

Our tour guide was great but the experience was not quite what was listed by Viator. The only location where you do not have to wait in line because you have a guide is Topkapi Palace. You must wait in line at the Blue Mosque and Aya Mosque. Lines at Aya Mosque are very long. This is not made clear. This is one of the reasons we booked a tour, to skip the lines. No transportation in air conditioned cars as listed. No stop for lunch. We asked our guide and he did take us to a great doner place in the Grand Bazaar. But there is no plan to stop for lunch, even if on your own, so you need to ask. It is a long day, we started at 9:30a and finished just after 5p. And, the most disappointing part is that the tour takes you to a shop to watch a leather fashion show, yes, a fashion show and then expects you to shop at the location. This is not what tourists pay for to have a tour. Very disappointed. I’ve given a few stars as our tour guide was very good, very attentive and provided good information.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

We apologize for any confusion regarding the inclusion of shop visits in our İstanbul Full Day Old City Tour. As stated in the itinerary, these visits are a part of the tour experience and provide an opportunity for guests to learn about local crafts and products. We understand that not all guests may wish to participate in these visits and we will ensure to make this clearer in the future. We are glad to hear that our tour guide provided good information and was attentive during the tour. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the lack of air-conditioned transportation and lunch arrangements. We will take this feedback into consideration to improve our services in the future.

The guide was very...

Morgan_M, Aug 2022

The guide was very knowledgeable about the historical sites we visited in the morning. After lunch though, we spent over two hours at very expensive shops that we were told would educate us on how to spot fakes in the grand bazaar. This was not the case, and I felt like the time was wasted waiting around as the shop owners tried to sell us things we did not want. Also, though this tour had a starting time of 9am, we did not start until 10am when the Aya Sophia opened to tourists.