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Istanbul Highlights - Small Group Tour

New To The Site! Istanbul, Turkey

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6 to 7 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Discover the higlights of the city with the expert English speaking guides. Learn about the history, daily life, traditions and religions. Marvel over the glorious Hagia Sophia, learn how the Blue Mosque earned its famous nickname, and visit Tour Topkapi Palace to gain an insight into the lavish lifestyles of the Ottoman sultans. Last browse the legendary Grand Bazaar, where you find everything from carpets to Turkish delight.

What's Included

  • Skip the ticket line at Topkapi Palace
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Guides meet you at the German Fountain
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees to the Museums and Sights
  • Personal Expenses and Meals
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Binbirdirek
At Meydanı Caddesi, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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What To Expect

Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque was built in 17th century by Sultan Ahmet 1. Its name is drived from the 20k blue coloured imperial tiles that decorates inside. It is the first mosque built with 6 minarets.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Mosque

Hagia Sophia was the greatest cathedral of the world back in the medival age. It was built between the years of 532-537AD. It was converted in to a mosque after the fall of Constantinople. In 1934, it became a museum and in 2020 it was reconverted back to a mosque. It is such a building where you can see islamic and christian icons side by side.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace was the main head quarter of Ottoman Empire for almost 400 years. It has a great collection of imperial artifacts. Treasury collection is accepted as one of the biggest collection of the world.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

Grand Bazaar is the oldest and biggest shopping mall in the world. We will tour in the bazaar and you will have an educational Turkish carpet presentation. You can shop for carpets, scarfs, spices, colored lambs, hand bags and more
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant

We will have a lunch break at the famous Pudding Shop. It is one of the oldest restaurant in the neighbourhood othat serves traditional home cookings and Doner Kebab.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be replaced with Spice Market. Carpet weaving presentation will be presented also.
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays can be replaced with Basilica Cistern.
  • Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a queue for the entrance.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Highlights – Small Group Tour?

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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Skip the ticket line at Topkapi Palace
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Guides meet you at the German Fountain
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees to the Museums and Sights
  • Personal Expenses and Meals

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • On Fridays, Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship.
  • As Hagia Sophia is not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be replaced with Spice Market. Carpet weaving presentation will be presented also.
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays can be replaced with Basilica Cistern.
  • Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a queue for the entrance.
  • Ladies must cover the head with a scarf at the mosque visits. Please bring your scarf. Shoulders and knees must be covered
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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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).

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