• German Fountain - German Fountain / Alman Çeşmesi
• Sultanahmet District - Sultanahmet District
• Sultanahmet Square - Sultanahmet Square
• Hippodrome - Hippodrome Square / Atmeydanı Hippodrome; a historic site where chariot races took place during the Roman Empire. It features the Egyptian Column from the Byzantine era, and today, the German Fountain stands as a prominent landmark of the Ottoman Empire in the square.
• Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia Museum / Ayasofya / Santa Sofia Constructed in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, it has been pivotal in both the Christian and Islamic worlds. Following the Ottoman conquest, the bells, altar, iconoclastic, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and many mosaics were plastered over to transform the church into a mosque, then a museum, and now it has returned to being a mosque. It is a key highlight of any Istanbul tour in the Old City Istanbul / Constantinople. *Please note that as it is no longer a museum, tour guides do not have skip-the-line privileges. To avoid long waits, it is recommended to arrive at 8:30 am or 9:00 am.
• Blue Mosque - Blue Mosque / Sultanahmet Camii Constructed in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I of the Ottoman Empire, the Blue Mosque is a stunning architectural masterpiece with remarkably delicate proportions for such a grand structure.
• Basilica Cistern - To visit the interior of The Basilica Cistern, one must skip one of the mosques to save time. It is a former water storage chamber and one of Istanbul’s most impressive surviving Byzantine sites.
• Topkapi Palace - Topkapi Palace Museum / Topkapı Sarayı Beyond being an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, it served as the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for nearly 400 years. Topkapi Palace is a magnificent example of Oriental architecture, symbolizing the power of the Ottoman Empire.
• Grand Bazaar - Grand Bazaar / Kapalı Çarşı Among the largest and oldest covered markets globally, it boasts over 4,000 shops offering a vibrant array of ceramics, leather goods, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothing, silver, and gold.

• Priority assistance and local guidance
• Private licensed expert guide for the entire day
• Insider tips for dining and hidden gems
• Flexible timing at each landmark
• Personalized route planning within Sultanahmet

• Entrance tickets (can be purchased on-site with guide assistance)
• Skip-the-line tickets (available upon request)
• Meals and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transportation (this is a walking experience)

This is a unique private tour, where your licensed guide is solely focused on you, providing total flexibility and a completely customized experience. Rather than adhering to a predetermined itinerary, you determine the pace and concentrate on the landmarks and narratives that captivate you the most. With comprehensive historical insights and personalized commentary, this private walking tour presents an elegant and engaging way to explore Sultanahmet.

• On Fridays, Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship.
• Tour guides don’t have skip-the-line priority in Hagia Sophia. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 9:00am.
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be replaced with Spice Market.
• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays can be replaced with alternatives.
• Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a queue for the entrance.
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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