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Istanbul: Full-Day Tour with Top Attractions from Hotels or Port

Activity Duration (8 to 12 hours)
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Istanbul: Full-Day Tour with Top Attractions from Hotels or Port
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Overview

About

Explore Istanbul's top attractions on a full-day tour. Departing from your hotel or port, you'll visit iconic landmarks like the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Topkapi Palace. Enjoy a day of discovery and exploration in Istanbul.

What you'll do

Join a small-group day tour to explore the rich history of the Sultanahmet neighborhood in Istanbul. With a knowledgeable guide, you'll visit the area's major attractions without the hassle of navigating the busy streets on your own. Your guide will also provide valuable insights on how to use the city's public transportation during pickup and drop-off. Along the way, you'll see iconic landmarks such as the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, and more.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsThe pick-up and drop-off by public transport such as tram, etc... If your hotel is located in the main attraction area, the guide will pick you up by walking from your hotel. For the guests who are coming with cruise ships, our meeting point is in front of the Hafız Mustafa Sweets Shop.
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
  • Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.ISTANBUL PORT enterance, Kılıçali Paşa, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps

What is not included?

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Topkapi Palace entrance fee is 2000 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Meet your host

WC
Wego Cruises
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Istanbul Full-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Istanbul: Full-Day Tour with Top Attractions from Hotels or Port in Istanbul, Turkey. This full-day tours experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Hippodrome
1

Hippodrome

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hippodrome

Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments, The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Column of Constantine.

2

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Stop: 90 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.

Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Haghia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosuqe by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcoming both local and foreign visitors.

3

Blue Mosque

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque (under renovation now), this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. Also, it was built with unique 6 minarets. (Closed on Friday)

4

Topkapı Palace

Stop: 90 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Topkapı Palace

Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used educational administrative and art center of state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury sacred islamic relics, palace kitchens, weapons. (Closed on Tuesday)

5

Grand Bazaar Jewelers

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Grand Bazaar Jewelers

Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping oppurtunities with carpets, leather, jewellery, turkish delight, gold, antique tiles etc.. (Closed on Sunday and Official Holidays)

6

Hagia Irene Museum

Stop: 45 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hagia Irene Museum

Hagia Irene also called as “St. Eirene” or “St.Irene’s” Church. It is one of the oldest Byzantium churches in Istanbul, was the 2nd largest church of the Eastern Roman Empire after Hagia Sophia. (Closed on Tuesday)

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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