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Istanbul Highlights guided tour

Activity Duration (8 to 12 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
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Istanbul Highlights guided tour
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Overview

About

Join Our Expertly Led Guided Tour to Uncover the Hidden Treasures of Istanbul's Fascinating History and Culture!

What you'll do

In this experience, we'll explore the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul, including Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. We'll also have the opportunity to taste some of Turkey's delicious street food. As described by my guests, I'm very knowledgeable, friendly, responsive, patient, accommodating, and engaging, making the tourists feel at ease and having fun. If you want to see the most important attractions of Istanbul in a limited time, this tour is for you.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsWe can pick up guests from hotels if it is near Sultanahmet Square. You can text us beforehand if you want to get picked up.
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible

What is not included?

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not recommended for travelers who is not comfotable with walking
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

Meet your host

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Eland Cruises
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Istanbul Culinary Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Istanbul Highlights guided tour in Istanbul, Turkey. This culinary tours experience includes 8 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

Walled Obelisk
1

Walled Obelisk

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Walled Obelisk

We will stop for around 10 minutes to listen to the story behind it and take photos before we leave

2

Serpent Column

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Serpent Column

We will stop for around 10 minutes to listen to the story behind it and take photos before we leave

3

Obelisk of Theodosius

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Obelisk of Theodosius

We will stop for around 10 minutes to listen to the story behind it and take photos before we leave

4

Blue Mosque

Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Blue Mosque

We will stop for around 20 minutes, listen to the story behind it and take photos before we leave

5

German Fountain

Stop: 5 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
German Fountain

We will stop for around 5 minutes to listen to the story behind it and take photos before we leave

6

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

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

We will spend around 45 minutes to listen to the story behind it and take photos before we leave. Entrance fee is 25 €

7

Topkapı Palace

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

We will spend around 1 hour and 30 minutes in the palace and take some photos. Enrance fee is 45 €

8

Grand Bazaar

Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Grand Bazaar

Upon arrival, some free time will be given to guests. They are free to leave before this visit.

This concludes the tour.

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