Istanbul Classics and Highlights: Explore Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi and More
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Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Istanbul on this small group tour. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, explore the Grand Bazaar, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Don't miss this unforgettable experience!
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque - Since Hagia Sophia Has converted back into a mosque, there is no admisson fee. I will be with you and open every closed windows of 8th wonder of the world.
  • Blue Mosque - free entrance. most viseted mosque of istanbul dating 1616 and every detail of this beautiful structre.
  • German Fountain - In hippodrome square built in late Ottoman period send by German king Whilliam the 2nd.
  • Obelisk of Theodosius - In between Ibrahim Pasha palace and Blue Mosque 35 hundred years old of an masterpecie and its dept history will be given by your guide.
  • Serpent Column - 24 hundred years of history brouth to Constantiople in 4rt century
  • Hippodrome - Hippodrome was built for the biggest entertainment of roman citizent
  • Nakkas Oriental Rugs & Textiles - Naklibent cistern with exibition of Ancient Constantinople and Hippodrome ruins.
    Constantinople in 1200 AD Exibition.
    Demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts.
  • Grand Bazaar - 4 thousent shops and 62 streets
  • Tamara Restaurant - Lunch break in well known restaurant nearby Blue Mosque, Tamara restaurant
    Soup of the day
    Mix kebab, or (vegetarian option)
    Local deset or fruit
  • Topkapi Palace - biggest palace in Istanbul which served Ottoman Empire’s 25 Sultans
  • Hagia Irene Museum - 6th century church of holly peice
  • Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi) - In the same square as Hippodrome square
  • Column of Constantine - The forum square built by emperor Constantine in 4th century
  • Nuruosmaniye Camii - 18th century earliest Mosque Built with baroque style
  • Jewelry Market - Antique and jewellery market of Grand Bazaar
  • Sogukcesme Sokak - On the side to Topkapi Palace walls a street with mansion built in Ottoman period
  • Divanyolu Street - Ceremonial Street of Ottoman empire
What's Included
  • Lunch provided
  • Complimentary postcards
  • Bottled water included
  • English-speaking guide
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Tea and coffee available
What's Not Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience Istanbul in a small group on this essential tour! Start your day with the Roman/Byzantine Hippodrome, the historic site of chariot races. Next up, visit the unique Blue Mosque, the only mosque boasting six minarets. Then, marvel at the German Fountain, a gift from Kaiser Wilhelm, followed by a trip to the momentous Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom - the pinnacle of the day’s journey. After the sightseeing, your guide will lead you to Nakkas Cistern and offer a visual presentation on ancient Istanbul and a demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts. The tour culminates with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, home to thousands of shops.

Next, explore the prestigious Topkapı Museum, the crown jewel of Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula’s museums. Traverse its first, second, third and fourth courtyards, the Audience Hall, Divan-the High Court, Treasury, gardens, and kiosks. Don’t forget to see the Hagya Irene Church. Lunch will be provided at a local eatery, where you can savor an assortment of local dishes. Experiencing all these marvels with a proficient guide will make your tour an unforgettable one.

Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
German Fauntain is just by Blue Mosque and 2 mınutes walk from Sultan Ahmet Tram Station
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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F7130bopatrickf
Jun 19, 2024
A great experience. - One of the best walking tours I have been on. Oguzhan was an excellent guide - friendly, very informative and a mine of information, both historical and current. It was a very hot day and he kept us going at just the right pace. Also, he went the extra mile by staying on longer than he needed to. All in all, a great experience. Thank you.
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Chrisogden1
Jun 13, 2024
Great tour and guide! - Ozzy was a great host and guide for our all day tour in Istanbul! He was extremely knowledgeable and eager to share his knowledge with us. He also was able to take the time to pre-order our delicious lunch so it was ready when we arrived at the restaurant. I would definitely recommend the tour and our guide for an enjoyable and exciting tour of Istanbul.
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Robert_p
Jun 12, 2024
A terrific day in Istanbul with Oguzhan - Our tour with Oguzhan was fun and informative. Oguzhan has an easygoing manner but he is also quite knowledgeable and serious about his profession. At the outset he set a helpful framework for the day with his concise overview of Istanbul's history and throughout the day he fit particular events into the city's history in terms of themes and significance, as well as dates. He encouraged questions and input from the group and kept us on track without our feeling hurried. Oguzhan was one of the best guides I have ever toured with and I would recommend him to anyone--but especially to those who have a strong interest in history and the stamina to keep up with Oguzhan for 8 hours. For us it was a great pleasure.
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Patrick_t
Jun 11, 2024
Wonderful Tour of Istanbul’s Best Sites - Brilliant tour run by Ozzy! He had a real enthusiasm for running this tour, and had answers to all of the questions that we had. The day started off in the heat at the German fountain and we had a thorough description of the monument. This was the same when we went to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Sultanahmet Mosque, and everything in between! We covered probably 15 sites or so, and it is quite a walking heavy tour. Ozzy knew practically everything about each of the sites we visited, and willingly took questions. The timing of the tour was impeccable and demonstrated that a lot of thought had been put into it. We avoided crowds practically everywhere that we went. Another benefit of this tour was the fast passes - there was no queuing involved and meant that we got to the places where we needed to be promptly. Everything is covered in the total cost, and there were no surprises, Ozzy even went above and beyond by buying water for the group a couple of times as it was a hot day. Lunch was delicious at the local restaurant, and the carpet shop had a beautiful cistern underneath it, which told the rich history of Greek, Roman, Ottoman and modern history within it. Whilst there were salesmen in the tour, there was no pressure to buy anything and Ozzy didn’t push anyone. I would fully recommend this tour to anyone who wants a dive into the rich history of the most popular sites in Istanbul, it is well planned, well run, and fascinating. Thanks Ozzy!
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Ann_b
Jun 4, 2024
Perfect deep dive into Istanbul - If you have limited time, then this is the perfect way to experience this extraordinary city. Oğuzman, our guide with a deep knowledge and feel for Turkey, took us on foot through the city, it's history, culture and food. Hit him with every query you have no matter how broad. Be prepared for the market and carpet sellers. They are an important part of understanding the place.
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Vinikram
Jun 4, 2024
Highly recommended tour with Oguzhan Ceylan - We would highly recommend this walking tour with Ozzy. He is an excellent tour guide. He is knowledgeable, informative, was very patient with our many-many queries and has good communications skills. We had a very enjoyable and a memorable day touring with him which included sightseeing iconic spots, trying our hand at knotting a Turkish carpet, a group lunch and we even picked up a few souvenirs along the way. Thank you Ozzy for a glimpse into the rich Turkish history and culture.
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Simonen_s
Jun 4, 2024
Wonderful - The tour guide was amazing he knows a lot about Istambul history. I recomend so much. His name is Oguzhan.
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Tina_c
Jun 2, 2024
An enjoyable and educational tour - Tour guide Oguzhan Ceylan is very knowledgeable, he explains everything very well and he planned the routes carefully so it's not too crowded when we went to those tourist attractions.
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Benjamin_c
Jun 2, 2024
One day in Istanbul - Great one day crash course on Istanbul sites if you only have 24 hours do it. Need to come back to Istanbul for more.
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Barbarakazana
Jun 3, 2024
Best Way to See It All - Our guide was informative and fun. We skipped lines, saw all the important sites, had lunch and finished right on time. Best way to see Istanbul is to have a guide so you KNOW WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING AT!
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