Istanbul Historical Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers

Embark on a full-day adventure in Istanbul, exploring iconic landmarks such as the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. Discover the rich history and culture of the city while enjoying a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Blue Mosque - Blue Mosque
  • Hippodrome - Hippodrome
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia
  • Topkapi Palace - Topkapi Palace
  • Grand Bazaar - Grand Bazaar
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (only from hotels)
What's Not Included
  • Visit to the Harem in Topkapi Palace is not included (own expense)
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This 8 hours tour starts at Hippodrome Square continues to the Blue Mosque as one of the landmarks of the city. Then visit to the St. Sophia Museum, one of the most magnificent Byzantine churches. Continue to Topkapi Palace, the imperial residence of the Great Ottoman Empire, today a museum holding large collection of porcelains and displaying holy relics. Proceed to Little Hagia Sofia and the Grand Bazaar, tempting souvenir-hunters with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery and leather, where the tour ends. Lunch in a local restaurant will be served during the tour.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays instead you will take the Bosphorus Cruise Tour. Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, instead you will visit the open-air bazaar
  • Passport name, number and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.
  • As Hagia Sophia is not a museum (has been converted into a mosque) anymore, tour guides don’t have skip-the-line priority/offer there.
  • Spanish language option is only available on Mondays and Thursdays, whereas the English language option is available anytime as to not cause confusion for travelers who would like to book the said product.
  • We as KARAVAN TRAVEL, want to ensure the minds of travelers that, all the necessary safety measures and precautions will be maintained at all times; hand sanitizer will be available, masks will be given out, seats will be blocked out on coaches, reduced groups sizes and social distancing measures will be taking against COVID-19 infections. We will follow up the new regulations/restrictions permanently and update our procedures accordingly.
Location
Blue Mosque
Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.5
(540 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
David_c
Jun 30, 2024
Istanbul excellence - Everything was perfect. Picked us up at the hotel. Lunch venue amazing. Strongly recommend for small groups
Review provided by Viator
Bovetm
Jun 28, 2024
Discovery day in Sultanameth - A successful day thanks to the professionalism and passion of Mrs. Hale, our guide. To do absolutely. Thank you Mrs. Hale
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Gloria_t
Jun 28, 2024
Beautiful - Ali was amazing! He did a great job telling us the history of the places we visited. We visited the topcapi palace, hagia Sofia, brand bazaar etc ... well worth it
Review provided by Viator
Roleeeurope19
Jun 27, 2024
Best wat to see it all in one day! - Our guide was 5 stars! We are older, and she was kind, patient, informative and accommodating. Recommend this tour highly
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Joshua_c
Jun 20, 2024
Excellent experience - It was an amazing trip. We thoroughly enjoyed it 😀. Guide Mr. Ali was brilliant in showing the details and explaining. Highly recommended 👌
Review provided by Viator
R4985dcmichaelw
Jun 10, 2024
Great experience! - This was a fantastic tour. My dad and I had a great time. Burak was our tour guide. He was excellent. As a history teacher, it was a dream come true. Strongly recommend it. From the food at Anka Palace Cuisine to Hagia Sophia, well worth it.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Jessica_v
Jun 10, 2024
A great first day tour in Istanbul! - A great day to see a few highlights in Istanbul. Our guide Burak was friendly and personable which was an added bonus. He was extremely knowledgeable, and we learned much about the history of Istanbul. We enjoyed the tour and the rooftop lunch. A great way to spend your first full day in the city!
Review provided by Viator
Michael_r
Jun 8, 2024
Lack of clear communication - Knowledgeable but very confusing regarding communication. We were told we would be picked up at 8:20, but the driver arrived at 8. Luckily we were ready. We were not told we needed What’s App. We were confused about final meeting point and could not be contacted since the tour operator did not have international calling. Lunch was so so. Fixed menu - no choice. Be prepared for lots of walking.
Review provided by Viator
Neil_b
Jun 14, 2024
Avoid at all costs - Very good guide, knowledgeable and friendly. Sites visited were great. Unfortunately we were taken to a large shop full of fake goods where we had to watch a fashion show and then be given a hard sell by a ghastly spiv. Lunch was terrible btw.
Review provided by Viator
Cynthia_n
Jun 14, 2024
Not what was promised - No hotel pickup as promised, A/C bus ride for only first 15 min of day, no skipping lines as promised, disgusting lunch. Not worth $150USD per person. Disorganized guide. We could have had a better experience by tagging along another group for free. What a rip off.
Review provided by Viator
Select Date and Tickets
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
September 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today