Istanbul Old City Guided Walking Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & More

from $166

Duration

7 hours

Type

Guided, Private

Language

English

Difficaulty

Easy

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About This Tour

Tour is a guided walking tour that takes you through the historic heart of Istanbul, Turkey.

During this tour, you'll explore some of the most iconic and historic sites of Istanbul's Old City, including:

Hagia Sophia Museum
Blue Mosque
Topkapi Palace
Hippodrome of Constantinople
Grand Bazaar

The tour typically lasts for around 5-6 hours and is led by a knowledgeable local guide who will share interesting historical and cultural information about each site.

This tour is a great way to learn about Istanbul's rich history and experience the city's vibrant culture.

Stores to visit:
Carpet Showroom
Leather Factory

Destinations

Istanbul, Turkey, Western Asia

Activities

Hiking / Walking

Accessibility

Themes

Arts / Culture

Max People

Operator

Turkey Tours Company

Cancellation Policy

We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

Inclusions

Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Insurance

Exclusions

Personal Expenses
Guide Tips – Gratitue
Entrance Fees
Food & Drinks
Air-conditioned vehicle

Tour Plan

Hippodrome
First visit is Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments; The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine.

Haghia Sophia
Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Haghia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcoming both local and foreign visitors. (Closed on Monday)

Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman Mosques in all of Turkey. Also it was built with unique 6 minarets. (Closed on Friday)

Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administrative and as the art center of the state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury sacred islamic relics, palace kitchens and weapons. (Closed on Tuesday)

Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities with carpets, leather, jewellery, turkish delight, gold, antique tiles etc.. (Closed on Sunday)

Basilica Cistern
One of Istanbul's splendid historical buildings is the Basilica Cistern located in the southwest of Hagia Sophia. This large underground cistern built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527-565) was named as Yerebatan Palace ere among the people due to the marble columns rising from the water and countless seemingly like. It is also known as Basilica Cistern since there is a Basilica in the place where the cistern is located.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

Public transportation nearby
Infants must sit on your lap

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
MEET WITH THE GUIDE AT GERMAN FOUNTAIN IN SULTANAHMET.
Topkapi Palace entrance fee is 2000 TRY. You can pay to the guide for SKIP-THE-LINE tickets.
THIS IS A WALKING TOUR THE PICK-UP & DROP-OFF IS NOT AVAILABLE.
Hagia Sophia entarance fee is 25 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
The tour usually starts at a designated meeting point (Hagia Sophia) in the old city of Istanbul, and the guests are expected to make their way to the meeting point on their own.