Full-Day Best of Istanbul Private Old City Tour
Overview
Experience Istanbul’s essential Old City highlights on a private full-day walking tour designed especially for first-time visitors. Explore Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar with a licensed private guide who brings the city’s Byzantine, Ottoman and modern layers together through engaging stories and historical insight.
Walk through a cityscape shaped by imperial mosques, palace courtyards, ancient monuments, covered market streets and living traditions that continue in the heart of the historic peninsula. With a private and flexible route, you can experience Istanbul’s rich atmosphere at your own pace, guided clearly throughout the day and away from the rush of crowded group tours.
What's Included
- Private Tour
- Professional Licensed Guide
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off + Private transportation.
- Museum fees (Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace)
- Gratuity (suggested)
Meeting Location
Alemdar
Divan Yolu Cd. No:6, 34400 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Hippodrome
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please note that Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. If you book the tour for a Tuesday, your guide will adjust the route and replace Topkapi Palace with another major Old City site, such as the Istanbul Archaeological Museums, the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, or the Basilica Cistern, depending on opening hours and availability.
- Please note that Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque are usually open to visitors on Fridays after the Friday prayer, generally after 2:00 PM. Your guide will adjust the itinerary order accordingly to make the best use of the day.
- Please note that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. If you book the tour for a Sunday, your guide will adjust the route and replace the Grand Bazaar with the Spice Bazaar, where you can experience another historic market atmosphere with spices, sweets, teas, souvenirs and traditional local products.
- This is a walking tour, you will not need a vehicle during the tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-343982P1
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