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Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

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749 reviews

Activity provider:City Of Sultans
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Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

Activity provider:City Of Sultans

4.5

749 reviews

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From US$ 99 US$ 64.35 per person

Embark on a day out in Istanbul and see all the iconic sites. Learn about the rich history from your guide, and visit the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and the Hagia Sophia.

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Duration 7 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
English, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, German, French
Pickup included
Please be ready at the meeting 10 minutes before the pickup time.
Private group available

Experience

Itinerary
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    Pickup location:

    Istanbul

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    Sultanahmet Square

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    Sultan Ahmed Mosque

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    Topkapi Palace

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    Hagia Sophia

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    Grand Bazaar

  • Arrive back at:

    Istanbul

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
  • Visit all the main tourist attractions of Istanbul in one day
  • Visit the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Hagia Sophia
  • Learn about the history of Istanbul as you explore its historic sites
  • Stop at a local Turkish restaurant to savor an authentic lunch
  • Navigate the maze-like interior of the Grand Bazaar's shops
Full description

Discover Istanbul's most iconic sights on a van tour. Listen to your guide recount tales of the city's colorful past as you pass by landmarks such as the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome. Round off the experience with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest covered markets in the world.

Start your tour at the Hippodrome of Constantinople, which was the sports and social center of the old city. Discover major artworks including the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi, and the fountain of Willhelm II.

Then, continue to the Blue Mosque, whose 6 minarets adorn Istanbul’s skyline. Next up is the Topkapi Palace, which was home to Ottoman emperors between the 15th and 19th centuries.

Marvel at the jewel-stuffed treasury, the Ottoman Empire's imperial collections, and priceless displays of Oriental porcelain. If the Topkapi Palace is closed on your trip date, you'll visit the Nakkas Cistern instead.

Continue to the Hagia Sophia Mosque, a monument of equal significance to the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Behold the dome and stunning mosaics of this architectural gem as your guide recounts its turbulent history. Then, enter the Grand Bazaar with over 3,000 shops selling everything from carpets to jewelry to ceramics and leather goods. Take a stroll around the Bazaar and soak in the aroma of different spices, dried fruits, nuts, sweets, and lokum (Turkish Delights).

Includes
  • Guide
  • Hotel pickup from centrally located hotels
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Topkapi Palace entry fee (500TL per person to be paid in cash)
  • Drinks
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women

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Know before you go

  • Topkapi Palace is closed every Tuesday and is replaced with Nakkas Cistern
  • Inner parts of Grand Bazaar are closed every Sunday
  • The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are unable to be visited during prayer times and special events
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Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 749 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5
  • Service
    5/5

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We thoroughly enjoyed this tour of Istanbul. Ali is an excellent tour guide. His knowledge and passion during our tour was second to none. I would highly recommend this tour and our guide Ali, if you want to get to know the main tourist attractions and history of Istanbul.

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June 6, 2023

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It was a very interesting trip! The hotel pick up and drop off are very convenient! Our tour guide was well informative and nice however, we felt like when we are left to stroll around the Palace by ourselves, its hard to appreciate the details of the tour without someone who does not translate to English because not all staffs in the palace understand English. But overall, it was a good experience!

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May 11, 2023

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Ali is the best guide I ever had. The tour was full day 9 hours. He answered all the questions. He took us to the right places— also got us entry with minimum waiting time. Ali, truly deserves the credit for awesome trip. Everything was smooth and highly value for money, if you are interested in history of Istanbul ❤️

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