Istanbul Small-Group, 1-Day Walking Tour including Hagia Sophia
Explore Istanbul's UNESCO-listed Old City on this small-group, 8-hour walking tour. Admire the opulent Topkapi Sarayi, home of the Ottoman sultans, Hagia Sophia, once the largest church in all of Christendom, the 17th-century Blue Mosque, and the Roman-era Hippodrome, before soaking up the atmosphere of the vibrant Grand Bazaar. Please note that Tuesday tours exclude Topkapi Sarayi and substitute Yerebatan Sarayi (Basilica Cistern) and the Spice Market, while the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
Options
Cruise Ships
Pickup included
What's included in Istanbul Small-Group, 1-Day Walking Tour including Hagia Sophia
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
TopkapI Palace
Topkapi Palace was home of Ottoman sultans for 400 years. You will visit the palace with your guide who will bring the stories to light from the shodows of the walls of the palace.
Ayasofya
A monument from 6th century. a junction point for religions and politics. Your guide will explain architecture and stories behind Hagia Story
Hippodrome
This is the place where they used to do chariot races during Roman era. Here you will also see Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, Walled Obelisk, German Fountain
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Pick up from hotel
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On Tuesdays the Topkapi Palace is closed you will visit Basilica Cistern and Spice Market instead
- This tour is a walking tour. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and walk with you to the meeting point. If your hotel is not in the old city you will take local transport to the meeting point.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will meet in front of McDonald's on the tram line near Sultanahmet tram stop.
Meeting / End Points
- In front of McDonald's near Sultanahmet tram stop.
