Istanbul Delights: A Journey Through Flavor and History

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Istanbul, Turkey

7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Professional, licensed local tour guide
Lunch experience on the Asian side
Local Desserts
Coffee, Tea and Traditional Drinks
Multiple food tastings in selected local spots
Guided Old City highlights (exterior explanations)
A full-day cultural, historical & culinary experience

Personal Expenses
Gratuity to Tour Guide
Admission Fee - Entrance fees for Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern (optional, can be visited with your guide upon request)

€65.00 per person
Private transportation

This is a walking tour experience ~5 miles walking. Max walking distance is around 10 -15 minutes between the stops.
No vegetarian / vegan food options at 2-3 of the food stops

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Sura Design Hotel & Suites
Alemdar, Ticarethane Sk. No: 13, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
We meet infront of the Sura Design Hotel & Suites.

End point

Caferağa, 34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
The tour concludes at the ferry terminal on the Asian side, where your guide will assist you before departure.

Start time
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Sultanahmet Square

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Blue Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Basilica Cistern

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Misir Carsisi

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bosphorus Strait

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

KadIkoy CarsIsI

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Kadikoy Iskelesi

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
Hagia Sophia Mosque will be closed during the prayer times.

Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays till 2 - 2.30 pm due to the Sermon. There is only outer visit on Fridays.
Grand Bazaar and Spice Market will be closed during Religious Fest of Ramadan (2025 March 30-31 and April 1), during Eid al Adha (2025 June 6-7-8-9) and on Republic Day (October 29)
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
This is a walking tour as all the highlights are located in a big pedestrian square and so close to each other. It is not possible to drive from one site to another by car, it is a pedestrian square.
There is no pick-up or drop-off service for this small group tour. All our guests are expected to be at the meeting point by 8.30 am.
Our tours fill up quickly during high season. Early bookings are highly recommended in the season (April-May-June-July-August-September-October).
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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

5.0

based on 11 reviews

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Fantastic tour, amazing memories ☺

EwelinaCalanthe, Dec 2019

I was in Istanbul for short break and I knew I wanted to do a day trip with guide to see the soul of historic Istanbul. This was an excellent option. This tour inlcudes visits to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Roman Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar. And you don't need to worry about long wait in the queue. Wonderfully organised. I had an amazing time, my guide Perihan was great and she made everything so fun and airy, it was good to be around her. The lunch was delicious too. I would definitely recomment this tour to anyone who would like to experience an amazing and very informative time. I hope you get Perihan as your tour guide, you'll have a an awesome time with her. She is so passionate about her job, can tell you lots of stories about places you visit. I can't wait to back to Istanbul ☺ ☺ ☺