Private Tour of Istanbul Old City, Hagia Sophia & Topkapi

Istanbul, Turkey

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Private Walking Tour of Istanbul's Old City Highlights
- (number of attractions depends on the option selected)
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Free entry to Grand Bazaar (all options)
Free entry to Blue Mosque and Nuruosmaniye Mosque (3-, 4- and 6-hour options only)
Fast-track tickets to Hagia Sophia Mosque (4- and 6-hour options only)
Fast-track tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum (6-hour option only)
Hotel/accommodation pick up within 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point

Food and drinks (ask the guide for local recommendations!)
Hotel/accommodation pick up outside the Old City area)
Free entry to Blue Mosque and Nuruosmaniye Mosque (in the 2-hour option)
Fast-track tickets to Hagia Sophia Mosque (in the 2- and 3-hour options)
Fast-track tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum (in the 2-, 3- and 4-hour options)
Tickets to Topkapi Palace Harem (optional, payable on the spot)

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Select a pickup point

Foundations Regional Directorate Carpet Museum Sultanahmet Mosque, Alemdar, 34122 Courtyard/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meet your guide in front of Halı Müzesi - the Carpet Museum (opposite Topkapı Cafe, behind Hagia Sophia), Foundations Regional Directorate Carpet Museum Sultanahmet Mosque, Alemdar, 34122 Courtyard/İstanbul, Türkiye. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Check your email the day before the tour for important information from Rosotravel, your tour operator. Have a special request? Let us know!

The itinerary depends on the selected option.
The Grand Bazaar can be visited Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm.
Mosque visitors must follow the proper etiquette, including modest attire (headscarves for women are available on-site). Women are allowed only in the visitors’ area. Entry is restricted during prayers.
Fast-track tickets let you skip the line at the ticket office but not at the security and entrance.
Admission to the Topkapi Palace Museum includes the main palace and Hagia Irene. You can purchase tickets to the Imperial Harem on-site. Please note that there are often long lines and mandatory security checks at the entrance.
For a personalized experience, we keep our private groups small (1-25 guests per guide). Larger groups can book additional guides with us.
Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather - rain or shine!
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate