Istanbul Old Town Tour: Classics, Highlights & Hidden Gems

5.0 (50 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Istanbul is very chaotic and going through a well-thought city route that covers a lot of good spots both hidden and must-see ones is a great opportunity to make. It would save a great time for the visitor and also localize the experience. You can learn a lot about the current news, trends, culture which might be broader and more open-minded that what you could find available on a blog post or a old time youtube vlog.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Turkish
Operated by: City Tours with tuGuide

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Tour Guidance Service

Not included

Not included: Museum Fees
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Topkapi Palace Museum

2 hours Admission not included

This visit to the 15th-century palace is very telling to understand the life and culture during Ottoman Empire that took Istanbul from Romans in 1453 and ruled until the foundation of Republic of Turkey in 1923.

Topkapı Palace Fee > 1500 Lira
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

one hour

We will learn about Hagia Sophia, which was an imperial worship place both for Islam and Christianity. No admission fee.
Hippodrome

30 min

At Hippodrome Area we will learn about the culture and entertainment hub of Roman and Ottoman Empire and also learn the background story of the interesting monuments such as Serpent Column and Obelisk of Theodosius.
Blue Mosque

45 min

This 17th-century mosque is worth to pay visit to get familiar with religion of Islam. It a complex of tomb, school and market place 'Arasta Bazaar' with small street full of little shops. There is a great variety of goods to buy great souvenirs. No admission fee for the mosque. It is suitable to carry a scarf to cover the head during the visit.
Basilica Cistern

30 min Admission not included

We are discovering underground Istanbul, here we will see the remains of the biggest Roman cistern in Istanbul
Grand Bazaar

15 min

After a walk with highlights of the market and assistance for the specific product you intend to buy, we complete the trip in a special venue where we have a turkish coffee or a tea and a traditional dessert in a great ambiance.