Half Day Istanbul Old City Morning Tour
Overview
About
Discover the timeless charm of Istanbul's Old City on this half-day afternoon tour, including iconic attractions like Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern.
What you'll do
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Itinerary
Istanbul Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Half Day Istanbul Old City Morning Tour in Istanbul, Turkey. This half-day tours experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 4 hours. Activity level: Light.
Here is the starting point
Hippodrome
- We pick up you from hotel apprx. 8:30 and fullday classic tour stars. You have chance to see all important sites in old city.
- Visit Hippodrome and Obelisks : The Hippodrome (At Meydani) was an of course a horse-racing track, what's in the name. But during the Byzantine Empire, the hippodrome was not only used for chariot races. Court ceremonies, coronations, and parades also took place at the hippodrome, making it the sporting and social center of Byzantine life for over 1000 years. The reason why some refer to it as the Hippodrome of Constantinople.
Blue Mosque
Visit the Blue Mosque : The Mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of the blue tiles surrounding the wall's interior design. Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed I. Just like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasa, and a hospice. Besides still being used as a mosque, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque has also become a popular attraction in Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Visit Hagia Sophia : Hagia Sophia, Turkish Ayasofya, also called Church of the Holy Wisdom or Church of the Divine Wisdom, cathedral built at Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey) in the 6th century CE (532–537) under the direction of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I. By general consensus, it is the most important Byzantine structure and one of the world’s great monuments.
Grand Bazaar
- Grand Bazaar (Covered Bazaar) : As the Ottoman Empire grew larger, the Grand Bazaar also kept up with the development of the capital. The Bazaar that initially was comprised of two Bedestens now occupies an area of about 47 thousand square meters. Today there are around 400 shops in the Grand Bazaar. You will have a shopping opportunity for carpets, rugs, ceramics, hookah, etc.
- and of our tour transfer back to your hotel
This concludes the tour.
