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Istanbul Old City Tour: History and Culture
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Discover the essence of Istanbul’s Old City by delving into its fascinating history, stunning architecture, and lively culture. This tour guides you through the city’s renowned landmarks, providing a captivating journey through Istanbul’s illustrious history and dynamic present.
Discover the essence of Istanbul’s Old City by delving into its fascinating history, stunning architecture, and lively culture. This tour guides you through the city’s renowned landmarks, providing a captivating journey through Istanbul’s illustrious history and dynamic present.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- German Fountain - If the hotel is not centrally located, the meeting point will be the German Fountain.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - This magnificent Byzantine church is one of the finest and largest architectural masterpieces globally. Discover the awe-inspiring Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has functioned as a cathedral, mosque,…
- German Fountain - If the hotel is not centrally located, the meeting point will be the German Fountain.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - This magnificent Byzantine church is one of the finest and largest architectural masterpieces globally. Discover the awe-inspiring Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has functioned as a cathedral, mosque, and now a museum.
- Blue Mosque - Explore the iconic Blue Mosque, celebrated for its stunning interior featuring blue Iznik tiles and graceful domes. As one of Istanbul’s largest mosques from the 17th century, it is a principal adornment on the city’s skyline, renowned for its blue tiles and six minarets.
- Hippodrome - Start at the historic Hippodrome, once the social and sporting hub of Byzantine Constantinople. Here, you can view the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi, and the Fountain of Wilhelm II.
- Topkapi Palace - Formerly the imperial residence from which the Great Ottoman Empire was governed, it is now a spectacular museum housing one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the renowned Royal Family treasury. ** (Closed on Tuesdays and replaced with Basilica Cistern.)
- Grand Bazaar - Conclude your tour at the lively Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets worldwide. Beyond its historical significance, it is a bazaar that will entice even non-shoppers with its rich array of precious handmade carpets, jewelry, leather goods, and souvenirs.

What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- Guide meets you at central hotels or German Fountain
- Skip-the-Line access to buy tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- Guide meets you at central hotels or German Fountain
- Skip-the-Line access to buy tickets
What's Not Included
- Lunch & beverages
- Entrance fees to Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia
- Drop off to hotels (tours ends in Grand Bazaar)
- Lunch & beverages
- Entrance fees to Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia
- Drop off to hotels (tours ends in Grand Bazaar)
Additional Information
- Topkapi Palace entrance fee is 2750 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Hagia Sophia entarance fee is 25 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Topkapi Palace entrance fee is 2750 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Hagia Sophia entarance fee is 25 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
The meeting point will be the German Fountain if the hotel is not centrally located.
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.
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Randy_c
Apr 14, 2025
The tour didn't take... - The tour didn't take place, and the money hasn't been refunded. The person does not get in touch. It is impossible to reach him.
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