Travel through Turkish history on this ultimate all-in-one introduction to the major sites everyone must see when in Istanbul. Experience the best of modern day Istanbul as well as you stop for a tasty Turkish lunch with locals at a popular café.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 9 hours
- Starting time 8:30 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
- Visit the ancient site of Hagia Sophia and marvel at this masterpiece of Byzantium history
- Take in the majestic Blue Mosque and learn about the delicate, intricate workmanship
- Enjoy a tasty Turkish lunch with locals at an out-of-the-way café
- Haggle with local vendors and explore the labyrinth of alleys that make up the Grand Bazaar
- Listen to colourful stories of sultans at Topkapi Palace and explore all the site’s ancient treasures
- Local English-speaking guide
- Admission fees
- Lunch, tea, and coffee
- Extra drinks
- Tip/gratuity for your local guide
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Pudding Shop/Lale Restaurant, Divanyolu Caddesi No.6 34400, Sultanahmet, Istanbul With the Sultanahmet tram stop as a reference, the restaurant is located on the street where the tram line runs through Sultanahmet, about a 3-minute walk from the Sultanahmet tram stop.
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- While Istanbul can be quite liberal, please be aware that the standard of dress throughout Turkey is conservative. To respect this and for your own comfort, modest clothing is recommended. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees (for both women and men).
- Note that at the Blue Mosque, women are required to cover their hair (it is recommended that you bring a scarf with you), and both men and women will need to remove their shoes.
- Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
- Note that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, so if you choose a Sunday departure, you will explore the vibrant Spice Market, located near the bazaar, and filled with Turkish spices, coffees, teas, and treats.
- Please note that the Blue Mosque in Istanbul will be closed from 1 March to 15 May for renovation. The visit to this monument will be replaced with a visit to the Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque, which was built in 1572.