Istanbul Full Day Walking Tour with Guide
Overview
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Touring with a professional guide registered by the Ministry of Tourism and being in a small group always makes for an unforgettable and successful visit including a comfortable, air-conditioned and smoke-free vehicle for pick-up and drop-off from distant hotels. We offer you a unique experience with our professional team (guides and drivers). Seeing a place is good but visiting it listening to the history of the old city with so much history from your guide is the best way to go.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Built in 1450 by Sultan Mehmet the Second. We will go through its 3 doors and patios. From its last courtyard the city looks wonderful with the first Bosphorus bridge and the Galata tower. There are the rooms where they keep the treasures of the Ottoman Empire and kiosks of the Sultans. The library, the mosque and the Haren section are the other parts of the palace. Haren was the no-go zone for others. Only the sultan and his mother and wives and favorites, concubines and eunuchs could live in the Haren. The famous Topkapi Dagger and the 84 carat diamond are in the treasure room. The swords of the prophets and sultans are on display in the weapons room. The kitchen is famous with its Chinese porcelains. Our visit will last 2 hours or so.
Blue Mosque
Built by Sultan Ahmet in Ottoman times. It is the first mosque to be built with 6 minarets. It is the other jewel of Istanbul from the 17th century. It is visited every day by thousands of people. 5 times a day they call Ezan (the call of the Muslims to inform them of the time of prayer) their patio has the fountains for the believers because it is obligatory to take ablution before praying. You can take photos inside the mosque without flash. The wonderful tiles adorn its wall for this reason known worldwide as the Blue Mosque. Its name comes from the blue tiles. There is a dress code. Women should cover their shoulders and heads with pasmina or a scarf. You must wear long skirts or long pants. For men you only need to wear pants. Shorts above the knee are not allowed. Our visit will last 40 minutes or so.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Professional Guide
public transportation if needed
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Soda/Pop
Admission to Topkapi Palace $60 USD per person
The Santa Sofia Admission is 25 Euro per person
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Byzantine and Ottoman Relics in Istanbul
Pickup included
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thank you Burcu for...
Yesenia C,,Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Thank you Burcu for helping us create unforgettable memories. We had a great time. Your knowledge and patience were very instrumental in our positive experience. And the stop at the end of the tour made allowed us to capture these memories for ever. Muchas Gracias.
Excellent Guide in Istanbul
mariamachi,,Oct 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A nice experience, we visited places full of history. Our Ali Guide was very friendly, punctual and helped us understand the history of this beautiful country. Thanks to your Guide we were able to easily enter the sites of interest. We highly recommend it.
Excellent educated and knowledgeable tour guide
Arben G,,Jul 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great day with the guide Ugurcan. We appreciated all the knowledge and recommendations he did. He took his time and didn't rush us, considering my elderly mom. Next time we come, we want him to be our guide again.
EXCELLENT!!!!! Super recommended
claudiacD4305GA,,Jul 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00EXCELLENT!!! Ali organized 3 days of tour that included the most important places in Istanbul. Friendly, punctual and very helpful. I offer very good recommendations for those visiting Istanbul for the first time. Recommended 100%
Gives one a snapshot of Istanbul
Hybridnation,,Jun 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Recommended. Sevda was a knowledgeble guide. She even went one step beyond to help us with directions post the tour. We managed to cover all sites at our own pace.
Incredible
loneshaban,,May 24, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to see the sights in Istanbul! We really enjoyed this day tour of the highlights in Istanbul. Our guide (Ali) was full of knowledge and great tips about the city. We only had 2 days in Istanbul and were thrilled to have such a great tour and guide.
Great Guide Emrah.
ToniaK637,,May 24, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide Emrah was great!. Extremely kind and pleasant, he explained in detail every landmark in Istanbul, even on the way to these landmarks, he explained some of attractions of Istanbul, which are very important to us tourists. Always will recommend him to everyone!!
Definitely recommended
sathianm03,,May 24, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ali was great - the perfect combination of knowledge, personality and consideration of the needs of others. We thoroughly enjoyed our time on tour with him and would definitely hire him again. Highly recommended!
Memorable tour
estherfaithr,,May 21, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing first class tour. It is fascinating and extremely memorable. It was a fun-filled and breathtaking experience for me. I wish to go back and enjoy the scene with my loved ones someday. Thank you for a wonderful and a fulfilling trip!
Excellent services
Traver51235,,May 20, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best private tours in Istanbul.Ali was an amazing guide, he took to all of the top tourists area. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Turkey. He even took me pictures, and was very friendly. Highly recommended
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