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*** Special Offer If you buy our ‘Must – See Istanbul 1 +2 Half Day Afternoon Tour’, lunch will be included. We strongly advise you our Turkish Coffee Experiment (Cooking, Tasting) Half Day Tour in order to enrich your Istanbul holiday!
17 million people call Istanbul as their home, so it can be a little overwhelming for a new visitor. This full day private tour will give you the opportunity to see all breathtaking monuments in Istanbul.
-Our first must see stops are the two monuments which are Hagia Sophia Mosque and Blue Mosque.
- Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar will be coming next. Stepping back in time to a world of sultans and harems in Topkapi Palace, and then watch local artists making handicrafts in the Grand Bazaar.
- Hagia Eirene which is the oldest church of Eastern Rome will be visited. It is located in the outer courtyard of Topkapi Palace.
-We end our tour at Sogukcesme Street (Soguk means cold in English and Cesme means Fountain in English)
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday.
What To Expect
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Hagia Sophia is the former Greek Orthodox patriarchal cathedral, an imperial mosque during Ottoman Period, a museum since 1935 until 2020, and recently has been turned back into a mosque. Built in 537 AD at the beginning of the Middle Ages, it was famous in particular for its massive dome. It was the world's largest building and an engineering marvel of its time. It is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture and is said to have "changed the history of architecture”.
German Fountain
The gift of Kaiser Wilhelm II to the Sultan. You will listen the stories of this liaison with the orient.
Options
Istanbul Classics & Highlights Full Day Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Entrance fee of Topkapı Palace and Hagia Irene
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Drinks
Personal expenses
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
44 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice Basilica
EDGARDO M,Apr 9, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Church very well preserved and in permanent restoration, it is one of the peak works of Byzantine art. Its meaning is Divine Wisdom and is dedicated to the second person of the Holy Trinity. For almost a century it was the spiritual center of the Byzantine Empire, the cathedral of the patriarchs, the scene of important state events and the setting of a splendid ceremony in which the dignity of the theocratic empire was manifested power
Fun to Do
J4734PPanthonyp,Feb 6, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was an enjoyable trip. Was able to see some very beautiful museums and some of the most well known Mosque's.
Definitely Worth It!
LarAntonni T,Feb 2, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00John (Can) the tour guide made the whole experience worthwhile. He was funny and very knowledgeable about Istanbul's history.
ISTANBUL WALKING TOUR
Gopalan N,Jan 6, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an excellent trip, Guide Mr Littfik was very knowledgeable person, friendly and down to earth person, we all enjoyed the trip, he has taken us local restaurant for lunch it was amazing. we recommend this Istanbul walking tour which covers most of the main attractions.
ISTANBUL WALKING TOUR
Gopalan N,Jan 3, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an excellent tour, guide was super ,very knowledgeable person, we recommend this tour which covers most of the main attractions
Istanbul tour
Cynthiayencl,Oct 8, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great outing with Oguzhan Ceylan (Ozzy) of Istanbul Walks. He was informative and entertaining at the same time. We took our time at each venue and was never rushed. Lunch served at Osmani was delicious - just like home cooked food with many dishes to choose from. We enjoyed the friendly service here as well. Highly recommended!
Easy way to see highlights
maria g,Aug 12, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00The Istanbul Small-Group Walking Tour is an easy way to see the highlights Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. Becareful, the palace is closed on Tuesday and when I found out, they changed the tour date for me. We stayed at the palace after the tour so we could see the harmen that's extra. The lunch was delicious.
Amazing time with a cute and kind guide Cengis ;-)
joseho80,Jul 5, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00the day started with my guide picking me up at my hotel. He arrived earlier to check out the hotel location. He showed us around haggia Sofia, the blue mosque, the old columns of hippodrome, Topkapi palace and grand bazaar. I must say he is very knowledgeable and looked after his guests. He gave me a lot of insights and tips for the rest of my time in Istanbul :))))
Good tour to see the must-see in Istanbul
Dodolady,Jun 11, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Sign up for this tour to see the must-see all in a day. The tour can be quite rushed as there are a lot to cover. It's the only tour that we do not have time to visit the gift shops! The guide is interesting and takes time to explain each venue.
Our guide, Ahmet, was incredibly...
Duane M,Sep 18, 2017
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide, Ahmet, was incredibly well-informed on the highlights of the old city. I would definitely recommend this tour, early-on, during a trip to Istanbul. I only wished I had more time to spend there.
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