Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a very optimized program to start your journey in Istanbul at the heart of everything. It is one of the most historical cities in the world and this tour by a local and pro expert will make all this heritage quite clearer. The tour will be run for small to mid-size groups with a limit (set to 16 to 18 people).
The Mosques and Palaces of Istanbul, will cover the masterpieces of all Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman times while observing the legendary wonders like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.
In short, an officially licensed guide will take you to a time traveling experience through a wide variety of historical marks, monumental buildings and historical stories from ancient to modern times.
The details will help you to understand this unique corner of your world regarding its past and present. Moreover, you will get answers from a professional along the way. So you can get all insider angles from your guide as well to get the best out of your experience in Istanbul.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Blue Mosque
The iconic monumental mosque of old town Istanbul will be a pivotal piece in the tour. Your guide will inform you in details about its architectural, decorative qualities and stories. Regarding the crowd at the day, the mosque might be visited inside aswell.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
The central piece of entire history of Istanbul is definitely Hagia Sophia and all about it will be told by local local pro-guide while walking around it.
Guiding Service by a local professional
External visit to Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
External visit to TopkapI Palace
Smart Audio Guide App
External visit to Hagia Irene Museum
A bottle of water or Turkish Tea
Private Closed Group: This option is for the people who is asking for a local professional guide only for themselves as group of friends or family.
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Berfin I,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
I booked the tour in English and really liked it! made super understandable and pleasant. Was there the whole time without it pulling:)
Asm K,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
The guide is very knowledgeable and expert in history. The organisation was seamless. Definitely recommend this experience.
Kaan T,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
It was a great experience, with many insightful details that even locals are not aware of. Our historian guide speaks many European languages, which enriched the overall tour and helped us understand the country's deep value. Otherwise, I would probably be stuck on ChatGPT prompts on my own and miss out on valuable insights. Plus, it was fun to get around without hassle, especially in such a crowded city.
ally f,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
super interesting places turned to be even more impressive especially with a local historian explaining

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Operated by Cogito Istanbul