Istanbul Small-Group, 1-Day Walking Tour including Hagia Sophia
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore Istanbul's UNESCO-listed Old City on this small-group, 8-hour walking tour. Admire the opulent Topkapi Sarayi, home of the Ottoman sultans, Hagia Sophia, once the largest church in all of Christendom, the 17th-century Blue Mosque, and the Roman-era Hippodrome, before soaking up the atmosphere of the vibrant Grand Bazaar. Please note that Tuesday tours exclude Topkapi Sarayi and substitute Yerebatan Sarayi (Basilica Cistern) and the Spice Market, while the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional guide
- Pick up from hotel
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Itinerary
Topkapi Palace was home of Ottoman sultans for 400 years. You will visit the palace with your guide who will bring the stories to light from the shodows of the walls of the palace.
A monument from 6th century. a junction point for religions and politics. Your guide will explain architecture and stories behind Hagia Story
This is the place where they used to do chariot races during Roman era. Here you will also see Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, Walled Obelisk, German Fountain
A monumental building from Ottoman era. You will learn about the architecture and the religion from your guide.
Even though we don't suggest shopping here you need to see Grand Bazaar. We normally spend 15 to 20 min but we can stay longer if you need to.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- In front of McDonald's near Sultanahmet tram stop.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Experta Tours and Events
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On Tuesdays the Topkapi Palace is closed you will visit Basilica Cistern and Spice Market instead
- This tour is a walking tour. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and walk with you to the meeting point. If your hotel is not in the old city you will take local transport to the meeting point.
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is 51% above the median of the 530 city tours we list in Istanbul.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 268 of 530.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Istanbul
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, busy bazaars and ferries crossing between continents.
The historic peninsula holds the greatest landmarks. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome face each other in Sultanahmet, the Basilica Cistern lies beneath the streets, and Topkapı Palace spreads across the hill above the Golden Horn. A short walk away, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar have traded for centuries, and Süleymaniye Mosque, built by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, crowns one of the city's seven hills.
Top-ranked sights in Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).
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