Small-group Full-Day Walking Tour of Istanbul

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Local English speaking professional guide
Walking tour (meeting point: Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum at Sultanahmet Square)

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance Fees

Overview

Immerse yourself in Istanbul’s five best sights on this guided full-day tour. Fit all of the attractions at the top of your bucket list into one packed day, with the help of an expert local guide. Stroll Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet neighborhood, brimming with iconic buildings and storied streets. Tour the Blue Mosque, one of the most important sites in the Muslim world. Delve into history of the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Istanbul Hippodrome. And you won’t want to miss the and the bustling Grand Bazaar. This tour is limited to 14 people to ensure a quality tour experience. The tour does not cover Entrance fees, pickup & drop off service and lunch service.

Meeting points

Islam Eserleri Müzesi

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi) (Pass By)

Your action-packed full-day Istanbul sightseeing tour begins by meeting your guide at the meeting point (in front of Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum at Sultanahmet Square). Start with a brief orientation to the day ahead. Keep in mind the order of places may change from what is described below.
Blue Mosque

Venture to the Blue Mosque, one of the most stunning sights in Istanbul. Admire its six signature minarets and many ornate Iznik tiles that come together to form its dazzling blue walls. Listen as your expert guide tells you about the fascinating history of this Ottoman-era mosque.

30 minutes
Hagia Sophia Moschee

Optional visit to Hagia Sophia. Entrance fee is on guests own expense

1 hour
TopkapI Palace

Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuedays

1 hour 30 minutes
Hippodrome

Midway through the day, break for a the lunch which is on your own expense. Move on to the Hippodrome, where you can admire a granite Egyptian obelisk that was a gift to Istanbul. At one point, this location marked the epicenter of the city’s sports life and also served as a political center.

1 hour 30 minutes
Grand Bazaar

Closed on Sundays

1 hour 30 minutes
German Fountain

It was built in Germany and moved by ships and its construction was completed in Istanbul.

10 minutes
Obelisk of Theodosius

Obelisk of Theodosius: obelisk, originally erected for king Thutmose III of Egypt but transferred to Constantinople,

10 minutes
Hagia Irene Museum

The Hagia Irene located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace is the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine).

30 minutes
Basilica Cistern

The Basilica Cistern, known as "Yerebatan Sarnıcı" in Turkish, is one of the most extraordinary and largest ancient cisterns lying beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey. Constructed in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, this vast underground water reservoir features 336 marble columns arranged in 12 rows, each standing at 9 meters high

30 minutes

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting point: Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum (Sultanahmet)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund

February 07No refund

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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