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Istanbul Highlights Tour: Top Must-See Sights
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182 Ratings
Fatih
As Turkland Tours, we provide the finest tours with highly skilled tour guides.
We will take you to the top must-see sights in Istanbul and ensure you have an excellent time throughout the day.
As Turkland Tours, we provide the finest tours with highly skilled tour guides.
We will take you to the top must-see sights in Istanbul and ensure you have an excellent time throughout the day.
Duration:
17 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Now a museum, Hagia Sophia was built in the 6th century by the Emperor Justinian, and was one of the largest basilicas in the Christian world. After the Ottoman conquest, it was converted to a mosque and is today one of the most magnificent museums in the world. Take a moment to linger here to admire the fine Byzantine…
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Now a museum, Hagia Sophia was built in the 6th century by the Emperor Justinian, and was one of the largest basilicas in the Christian world. After the Ottoman conquest, it was converted to a mosque and is today one of the most magnificent museums in the world. Take a moment to linger here to admire the fine Byzantine mosaics
- Blue Mosque - One of the most famous monuments in both the Turkish and Islamic worlds, the Sultan Ahmet Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque) is a superb creation in the classical Ottoman style. The mosque has six towering minarets and 260 windows illuminating its vast main chamber, which is decorated with more than 20,000 Iznik tiles.
- Topkapi Palace - The largest and oldest palace in the world, Topkapi is the crown jewel of the Ottoman Empire. With its treasury and exotic buildings overlooking the Golden Horn, your visit to Topkapi promises to be a truly fascinating experience. (closed on Tuesday)
- Hippodrome - The Hippodrome, the stadium of ancient Byzantium, held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire. Of these, an Egyptian obelisk and a bronze sculpture of three entwined serpents from Delphi survive.
- Grand Bazaar Jewelers - In operation since the 14th century, the Grand Bazaar is one of the world’s largest covered markets, with 58 streets and over 4,000 shops. The bazaar is specially known for its jewelry, leather, pottery, spices and carpets. (closed on Sunday additional time will be spent at the other locations)
What's Included
- Guiding service included
- Guiding service included
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Location
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet
Tevkifhane Sokak
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Annada7913vl
Apr 19, 2026
Highlights of Istanbul - We had an awesome day with Onur he was a fantastic guide. Spent so much time with us and his history knowledge was exceptional. We saw all the top sights in Istanbul. We learnt so much but also had a lot of fun. He is a very cool guide. Best day ever!
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Angelall3285kk
Apr 16, 2026
Finding My Greek Ancestors in Turkey. A profound experience. - My grandparents were Greeks from Alatsata. I wanted to understand what their life was like in the early 20th Century. Ibrahim and Sinan arranged a special program for me to walk in my grandparents footsteps in Asia Minor.
There is so much Greek history in Turkey. I’d never have found the churches without Sinan.
It was very well organised. I asked to stay in traditional Greek homes and to eat local food. Our driver Murat was excellent and the vehicle was safe and very comfortable.
It has been a trip of a lifetime for my family and me.
Thankyou for everything Ibrahim and Sinan. It was a profound experience for me. Forever grateful.
Angela Lathouras.
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Keithbjorklund
Apr 6, 2026
Exceptional Service From Start to Finish - Ibrahim Can Başyeşil with Turkland Travel provided us with an outstanding experience of Turkey. We were able to visit Istanbul, Capadocia and Izmir on an 8 day adventure that went off seamlessly. He arranged all of our internal flights, hotel accommodations and guided tours and each experience was top rate and perfectly planned. We cannot recommend Ibrahim and Turkland Travel enough. In fact, we’ve already passed along his information to friends planning future travel. Top notch service and attention to detail.
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968marionp
Mar 28, 2026
Excellent, compressive tour with Onur - We had an excellent tour with Onur where he showcased the highlights of the Old City. He was very detailed in his information at each destination. Onur was very flexible and added on an extra experience for us which topped off the day! We would highly recommend Onur and this tour if you want a comprehensive experience of Istanbul’s Old City.
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814alisonv
Mar 6, 2026
Amazing Family time in Istanbul - This was our first time visiting Istanbul. We had an amazing driver Atay. He pick us up at the airport and took us to the hotel. He wa funny. We don't speak Turkish and he did not speak any English but using amazing technology He was able to communicate with us. Told us about the city, traffic and interesting information about the city He calls home. The hotel was amazingly located and very close to the Blue Mosque. On arrival we met Ibrahim. He gave us information on the tour and when to expect out tour guide. Our tour guide Ulaș show us the city and all the amazing history of Istanbul in 3 days. My husband, being History major was fascinated. We walk everywhere, ate amazing food, had amazing time in both Europe and Asia continents 😀. We hope to be back to see other parts of beautiful Turkey.
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Y4705rijohnc
Mar 6, 2026
Great First visit to Intanbul - Had a grreat time and saw all the best sites!!!!
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X5878wbolgas
Feb 5, 2026
Nice and friendly - We were happy with the tour and our guide Onur. He has been welcoming and well spoken. We have learnt heaps of new facts about the culture of Türkiye and life in Istanbul, as well as enjoyed finding out about Sultan’s private life in Topkapi Palace. We also discovered curious details of architecture and art while we were visiting the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. It was exciting to know more about the history of Türkiye while we were visiting Hippodrome and going on our boat trip across the Bosphorus Strait. Also we got some handy tips on how to navigate through Istanbul and places like Grand Bazaar and Spice Market, and got a few hacks on some popular places to eat.
We felt relaxed and comfortable and would recommend this touring experience.
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Jgf243xn
Nov 15, 2025
Excellent 10 Day Guided Journey - We thoroughly enjoyed our 10 day guided adventure through Türkiye starting in the stunning Antalya, Pamukkale thermal pools, Gallipoli and Istanbul. Our drivers and guides were knowledgeable and friendly and the trip went smoothly and efficiently. I highly recommend Ibrahim and his team if you are looking for a seamless small group guided tour of Istanbul or through Türkiye. This was a memorable experience. Walking the trails of Gallipoli with two guides was the highlight.
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Frank
Nov 13, 2025
Experienced, friendly and knowledgeable guides - The 10 day tour of Turkiye went without a hitch including 3 days in Antalya, 2 days in Gallipoli following the ANZACs trails and 5 days in Istanbul. Special thanks to Ibrahim for organising all transport and guides.
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Sebastian
Oct 30, 2025
A full tour, in a day. No waiting or lines, just a great time - If you want to make the best of your time in Istanbul, this is the tour for you. Boris was our guide and he was great, guiding us in Spanish for everyone’s comfort. He was very attentive and made sure we were all engaged. We never waited in line and we saw the major attractions. Thanks for a great time!
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