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Small Group Day Tour in Istanbul Historical Old City

Activity Duration (9 hours)
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Small Group Day Tour in Istanbul Historical Old City
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Overview

About

Join us for a small group day tour in Istanbul's historic Old City. Explore the ancient streets and landmarks of this fascinating city.

What you'll do

We'll start this tour, covering history from start to finish, by picking you up from your hotel in the morning. Then, we'll visit these important structures, places that reflect the history and cultural richness of Istanbul, and are visited by millions of tourists every year. The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar, with their historical atmosphere, architectural beauties, and important works, are some of the most important places to see in Istanbul. Accompanied by our professional tour guide, you will learn the history and importance of these structures and who built them. In short, you will take a small journey into history and see the culture of this region closely.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsWe have a free hotel pick-up service for guests staying in Fatih, Eminönü, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet Beyoğlu, Taksim and Karaköy districts. We pick up guests from their hotels between 07:30 and 08:15, depending on the distance of the hotel location. We give the pick-up time 1 day in advance, depending on the guest's hotel.
  • 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?

  • Not 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
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • 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 20 travelers

Meet your host

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Bateaux Tour Guide
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

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

Explore the full itinerary for Small Group Day Tour in Istanbul Historical Old City in Istanbul, Turkey. This historical & heritage tours experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 9 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: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hippodrome

It is the place where the sports activities of Constantinople, which is called Eastern Rome, are held. There are works such as the German Fountain, the Egyptian Obelisk, and the Serpentine Column.

2

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, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. Also, it was built with unique 6 minarets.

3

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

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

Haghia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and It was converted in 2020 renovated into a mosque and welcoming both local and foreign visitors. It has great spiritual value.

4

Topkapı Palace

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

Topkapi Palace, which hosted the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used as the education, administration and art center of the state. Your tour guide will give you detailed information about the imperial treasury, holy Islamic relics, palace kitchens, weapons. (closed on Tuesday)

5

Hagia Irene Museum

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

It is one of the oldest Byzantine churches in Istanbul, was the 2nd largest church of the Eastern Roman Empire after Hagia Sophia. (Closed on Tuesday)

6

Grand Bazaar

Stop: 3 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Grand Bazaar

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)

This concludes the tour.

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