Full Day Istanbul Old City & Asian Side Tour incl Lunch & Tickets

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| Istanbul, Turkey

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7 hours (approx.)

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Overview

Istanbul is a unique city in the world having legs on both Europe and Asia at the same time. Visit both sides of the city in a single day, first see the Ottoman and Byzantine Monuments in the old town and then head to the Asian part of the city after having the lunch.

What's Included

Lunch Lunch is included in the tour rate. Beverages will be under your own expenses.
Museum Tickets
All Fees and Taxes
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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Pickup details

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, Blue Mosque and the Grand Camlıca 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 Grand 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

Istanbul

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

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Camlica Hill

After the lunch, we will drive across the Bosphorus Bridge, which was firstly built to link the Asian and European Continents. Than we proceed to Camlica Hill, the highest point of Istanbul, for a breathtaking panoramic view of the Bosphorus, Prince’ Islands and Istanbul.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

CamlIca Mosque

Our next stop is the Grand Camlica Mosque, opened in 2019 it is the largest mosque in Turkey.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beylerbeyi Palace

Our last visit will be the Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer palace of Ottoman Sultans. The interior and exterior decoration of this palace is a rare specimen of a blend of Eastern, Turkish and Western motifs. The original furniture, carpets and the other fixtures have been preserved very well. Drive back to the hotel at the end of the tour.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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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 and Camlica 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 Istanbul Old City & Asian Side Tour 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