Full Day Istanbul Old City Group Tour
Istanbul is a unique Metropol city in the world, and only one city landed on the two continents. Therefore, Istanbul became the Capitol City of the Byzantine Imperial and Ottoman Sultanate.
Discover Hagia Sophia - the Largest Church/Cathedral from the ancient world
You will be fascinated with over 20,000 original Iznik tiles of Blue Mosque, older than 400 years and still durable.
Discover the magnificent Ottoman Topkapi Palace in its most beautiful spot, away from the noise of the city.
Grand Bazaar. Enjoy shopping opportunities around the largest and oldest covered bazaar in the world.
Options
English Guide
Minivan (1-5) Minibus (6-15)
Pickup included
What's included in Full Day Istanbul Old City Group Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sultanahmet District
Our driver will meet you at your hotel and drive you to the tour`s starting point between 07:45 - 08:15 am according to your hotel`s location in Taksim/Karaköy and Sultanahmet area. Please, let us know If your hotel is out of the city center. We can arrange additional transfer.
The first stop will be the heart of the Old City, Sultanahmet Square. In this tour you will see three of the most important attractions in Istanbul ; The Hippodrome, which was once the social center of Istanbul. The Blue Mosque, with its beautiful hand painted tiles and Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest masterpieces ever built. The tour ends with a visit to Grand Covered Bazaar where you will see the incredible Turkish arts and crafts. You will fall in love with Istanbul instantly. Hippodrome and Obelisks It`s a former center of sportive events (chariot races, for example) and political activities of the old city. The Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments that you can find and learn more about while visiting the Hippodrome.
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque ( Closed on Praying times and during the Friday praying) Facing Hagia Sophia, famous for its blue Iznik tiles and its unique six minarets, the Blue Mosque was built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. This is the last great imperial mosque of the classical period. The name for which is commonly now known, "Blue Mosque", comes from the 20.000 marvellous blue-toned Iznik tiles decorating the interior walls.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- Entrance Fees (except extra interior sections)
- Beverages
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The duration of the tour is 6-7 hours, a flexible time for some guest that wants to extend few minutes on some location.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 45 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please get ready at the lobby 10 minutes ago. Our pick-up times include 15 minutes flexible by the traffic jam in Istanbul. Our guide will pick you up from lobby at the hotel what you mentioned your hotel during the reservation.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
The tour guide will have prepaid skip-the-line tickets to avoid long ticket queues.
