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Istanbul Old City Tour for Cruise & Hotel Guests

Istanbul7 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Hotel pickup
  • Wheelchair accessible

About this experience

A full-day tour with all the highlights of the old city of Istanbul. You'll see Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar ,Basilica Cistern and more. Explore the historical traces of the two greatest epochs – Byzantine and Ottoman Empire in the heart of Istanbul!

FOR CRUISE GUESTS : Pick up and drop off will be from Galata Port ( Cruise Port)

The pick-up and drop-off by public transport such as tram, etc...

If your hotel is located in the main attraction area, the guide will pick you up by walking from your hotel.

Our main attraction visits are close to each other, therefore you will walk between every attraction you will visit. There is no any other vehicle usage except pick-up and drop-off.

During the tour you are able to visit some shops such as Carpet showroom, leather, turkish delight, jewelry, etc...

Stores to visit:

Carpet Showroom

Leather Factory

Next available dates

What’s included

  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Galata Port Cruise or Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
  • Public Transport Such as Tram
  • Discover the Art of Turkish Handcrafts: Carpets, Leather, Ceramics & Jewelry

Not included

  • Food & Drinks
  • Guide Tips – Gratitue
  • Hagia Sophia
  • Topkapi Palace
  • Entrance fees of Basilica Cistern

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Hippodrome

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

  2. 2

    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 mosuqe by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcoming both local and foreign visitors. (Closed on Monday)

  3. 3

    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)

  4. 4

    Topkapi Palace

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

  5. 5

    Grand Bazaar

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

Good to know

Difficulty
Easy
Languages
British English
Start times
08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00 · 09:30 · 10:00 · 10:30 · 11:00 · 11:30 · 12:00 · 12:30 · 13:00 · 13:30 · 14:00 · 14:30

Know before you go

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

  • Cancel within 24h of the start time: 100% charge.

Standard Viator policy

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From AED 407 per person