Full Day Highlights of Istanbul Old City incl Lunch & Tickets

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| Istanbul, Turkey

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7 hours (approx.)

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Overview

Discover Istanbul's rich Culture and history with our experienced guides. Skip the Museum Ticket Queues with your guide.

Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Brief Handicraft Presentation next to Grand Bazaar (Optional, guest may opt to explore the bazaar on their own) and Topkapı Palace. Lunch included.

What's Included

Lunch Lunch is included in the tour rate. Beverages will be under your own expenses.
All Fees and Taxes
Museum Tickets
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Licensed Guiding
Pick up & Drop Off from centrally located hotels on the European Side

Drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Please review the additional notes on your ticket for the appropriate dress code for mosque visits

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Meeting and Pickup

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Note: Pickup from the hotels starts 1 hour before departure. Please check your messages to see the pick up time from your hotel. We will inform you about the pick up time from your hotel after your booking.Pick up and drop off is included from centrally located hotels on the European Side. Pick up and drop off is also available from Cruise Ship Port. For guest staying in Airbnb and Apartments, please choose a hotel from the list located close to your address.Dress Code: Please note that during visits to Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, mini-skirts, shorts, and low-cut dresses are not permitted. Women must cover their heads, and both men and women should wear clothing that covers the knees. If your attire does not meet these guidelines, one-time use items are available for purchase at the mosques.

What To Expect

Hagia Sophia Mosque

Pick up from the hotel and join the group. We begin our tour with a visit to Hagia Sophia Museum, which is considered one of the Eight Wonders of the World, occupies a unique place in the history of architectures one of the rare works of this size and age that still survives.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Blue Mosque

Our next visit will be The Blue Mosque, which takes its name from the world famous exquisite blue Iznik tiles decorating its interior. Also it is the only imperial mosque in the world that was originally built with six minarets.Note: Blue Mosque is reserved for Prayer on Fridays. On Fridays, we visit the mosque from the exterior.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

We continue to the Hippodrome Square, the sporting and social center of old Byzantium, held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire such as the Egyptian Obelisk, and the Serpent Column.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

Brief Handicrafts Presentation & Lecture (Optional Attendance) next to the Grand Bazaar. Guest may opt to skip the presentation and explore Grand Bazaar on their own.Meeting back and drive to Lunch.Note: Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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3 Course Lunch (Beverages under your own expenses)*Vegetarian menu is also available

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Topkapi Palace

Then we visit the Topkapı Palace, the residence of early and mid-era Ottoman Sultans. It was principal residence of the Ottoman Sultans and the center of administration of the Ottoman Empire from 15th to 19th century. During our visit we will see the fabulous Imperial Treasury, the Baghdad Kiosk, Holy Relics and the Kitchen Section including one of the world’s finest collections of Chinese celadon ceramics. The Harem is also located inside the palace which was forbidden to anyone except the Sultan. Drive back to the hotel at the end of the tour.Note: Harem Section not included on the tour

1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hagia Irene Museum

Our next stop, Hagia Eirene, the Church of the Holy Peace, is one of the few churches in Istanbul that was never converted into a mosque. Hagia Eirene reputedly stands on the site of a pre-Christian temple and has the distinction of being the first church built in Byzantium as it was converted into the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
Please note that this tour includes visits to Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque. You will be required to have a dress covering the shoulders and above the knees during these visits (for both man & women). Guests whose dress doesn’t cover the shoulders or above the knees, can purchase a single use dress from these sites.
Our vehicles are disinfected daily at the end of each tour

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Highlights of Istanbul Old City incl Lunch & Tickets?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025