Experience the beauty of Istanbul’s Old City with our fully guided walking tour. Spend a whole day wandering through sights such as the Blue Mosque, the Roman Hippodrome Square and the Imperial Palace.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 6 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, German
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Wander through Istanbul’s Old City with an experienced and knowledgeable guide
- Learn about the history of Istanbul by visiting the Haghia-Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque museums
Full description
The historic Old City in Istanbul is stunningly beautiful, and we can help you make the most of your visit with this full-day guided walking tour.
Our professional local guide will take you through all the sights of the Old City, giving you valuable insight into the history of this fascinating place.
The tour starts at the Hagia-Sophia Museum before you head to the world heritage monument. We will then walk to the Blue Mosque to see the glorious architecture of this historic building, which dates back to the early 1600s.
Then it’s off to the Roman Hippodrome Square, where your tour will show you the Egyptian Obelisque, Roman Pillar, Greek Column and the German Fountain.
Then it's off to a recently discovered Cistern. Afterwards, walk to the Topkapi Imperial Palace, the largest palace in Istanbul. Once the residence of Ottoman Sultans, the palace is now a museum, which houses different collections, each fascinating in their own way.
The tour winds down at approximately 17:00, after a short walk to the entrance gate of the world famous Grand Bazaar.
Includes
- Entrance fees to the museums (Hagia-Sophia,Topkapi Palace,Blue Mosque )
- Pickup or drop-off at your accommodation
- Lunch
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
The tour will start in front of Haghia Sophia. Please don't be late, the group can't wait for you.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Scarf
Not allowed
- Pets
- Shorts
- Oversize luggage
- Sleeveless shirts
Know before you go
- Visits inside The Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) are not possible from 1st of March until the 15th of May 2018 due to maintenance works
- Istanbul's traffic may affect the duration of the tour
- On Mondays the Hagia Sophia Museum is closed; in its place we will visit another museum
- On Tuesdays the Topkapi Imperial Palace is closed
- On Sundays the Grand Bazaar is closed, but the Spice Bazaar is open
