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Istanbul Tour: Historic Sites and Architecture
4.8
299 Ratings
Istanbul
Take a journey through the dynamic history and stunning architecture of Istanbul as you tour the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the bustling Grand Bazaar on a comprehensive day-long guided excursion.
Take a journey through the dynamic history and stunning architecture of Istanbul as you tour the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the bustling Grand Bazaar on a comprehensive day-long guided excursion.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Blue Mosque - Blue Mosque
- Kapali Carsi - Grand Bazaar
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Visit Hagia Sophia
- Hippodrome - Visit Hippodrome
- Topkapi Palace - Visit Topkapi Palace
- Blue Mosque - Blue Mosque
- Kapali Carsi - Grand Bazaar
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Visit Hagia Sophia
- Hippodrome - Visit Hippodrome
- Topkapi Palace - Visit Topkapi Palace
What's Included
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Transport by taxi (when necessary)
- Pickup/drop off from centrally located hotels
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Transport by taxi (when necessary)
- Pickup/drop off from centrally located hotels
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Topkapi Palace is closed to visitors on Tuesdays
- Hagia Sophia is not a museum, open to public sight, so there might be long lines to visit inside, there is no option to skip the line
- Grand Bazaar is closed to visitors on Sundays.
- Dolmabahce Palace is closed to visitors on Mondays.
- This is a walking tour.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Topkapi Palace is closed to visitors on Tuesdays
- Hagia Sophia is not a museum, open to public sight, so there might be long lines to visit inside, there is no option to skip the line
- Grand Bazaar is closed to visitors on Sundays.
- Dolmabahce Palace is closed to visitors on Mondays.
- This is a walking tour.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(299 Ratings)
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Climber607426
Apr 18, 2026
Pleasant and informative tour ! - Having a knowledgeable and friendly English speaking local show us around the old city was great.
We saw so much in one day it was incredible. We were able to avoid some lines. We had special access to the nicest displays of local crafts. He brought us to a delightful and clean cafe for a break.
We learned so much about the history and architecture in one very productive day.
Omer is a natural and engaging host.
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Mary_h
Apr 17, 2026
Outstanding guide and every question was answered. - Our guide Sheref was excellent. He knows the history inside and out. We learned so much about Istanbul, the people, culture, religion. What a fantastic day. We highly recommend him.
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Jessica_d
Apr 7, 2026
Sensational!!! - This tour was wonderful, our SINEM guide was wonderful and very attentive with us, she speaks Portuguese, explained everything to us, gave various tips, took us to lunch in a delicious place. We highly recommend this tour!!! Thank you to those involved!
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Nancy_m
Apr 5, 2026
Our day from 7:30 AM -... - Our day from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM with Renan was spectacular. She showed us where and how to have a Turkish breakfast, took us through the Grand Bazaar, and mosques.
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Gurminder_a
Jan 13, 2026
A Day in Istanbul - What an amazing day we had with Renan in Istanbul! It was a rainy, dreary day but Renan brought some sunshine with her pleasant personality. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with her. She was informative and thorough. We saw the palace, blue mosque and the grand bazaar. She helped us navigate it all and we really felt like we learned a lot about Istanbul as well as the culture. The company picks up
And drops off in very comfortable and roomy vans. An unforgettable experience.
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Kathy_o
Dec 28, 2025
Highly recommend for the highlights of the city in a day - With only short amount of time to explore the city, Sami made sure we saw it all and we never felt rushes
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Jean_b
Dec 26, 2025
Christmas Day tour. - Our guide Seref was very knowledgeable and was flexible in accommodating the places we wanted to visit.We had a private pick up from our hotel and were driven everywhere that we wanted to visit. A great Christmas Day.
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Nicholas_l
Dec 22, 2025
Naz was an excellent... - Naz was an excellent guide! She was well informed, very personable, and flexible to suit our needs. The car was amazing too - more of a limo bus, in fact! My only complaint was that the description didn’t say that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, so we had to skip that part of the tour. But Naz made up for it with other activities that suited everyone.
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Aprilleleah_m
Nov 28, 2025
Recommended - Great tour around Istanbul. Renan was very nice, smart, and approachable. A complete tour around Istanbul. From historical informatuon about Architecture and culture, food, and shopping
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Ingrid_w
Nov 24, 2025
Great tour - Mrs Renan was very nice and knowledgeable. She told us about the history of the city and country, and showed us everything we wanted to see. She’s a very sweet lady with a heart of gold.
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