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Private Istanbul Old City Tour with Local Expert Guide
Activity Duration (8 to 12 hours)
Light
Hosted in English
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Overview
About
Explore the historic Istanbul Old City with a knowledgeable local guide.
What you'll do
We will pick you up from your hotel at around 09:00 for a full-day walking tour of the old city. Be prepared to be charmed by the history and architecture of this breathtaking city, Istanbul. You will be amazed by the most famous historic monuments and sights in the old city area. These include the 1500-year-old Hagia Sophia Museum, the gigantic Blue Mosque with its famous blue tiles, the Hippodrome area where the Byzantium era chariot races used to be once held, Caferaga Medresesi, a foundation for serving Turkish Culture, that organizes various workshops about handicrafts and music, Topkapi Palace one of the largest palaces in Istanbul which was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years and Grand Bazaar which is the world’s oldest indoor market. After the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel at around 17:00.
Meeting and pickup
Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, not recommended for participants with walking difficulties.
- Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, will be replaced with Basilica Cistern.
- St. Sophia is closed on Mondays 30 October to 01 April winter period. Will be replaced with the Underground Cistern.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
- During religious holidays, some of the attractions are closed.
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
MC
Magnolia Adventure Co.
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Host since 2025
Itinerary
Istanbul Museums & Galleries Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Private Istanbul Old City Tour with Local Expert Guide in Istanbul, Turkey. This museums & galleries experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Light.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Blue Mosque
1
Blue Mosque
Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Blue Mosque
2
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Stop: 45 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hagia Sophia
3
Topkapı Palace
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Topkapı Palace
4
Hippodrome
Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
We visit Istanbul hipodrome.
5
Caferaga Medresesi
Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Caferağa
6
Grand Bazaar
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
We visit Grand bazaar.
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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