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.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 7 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- 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
11 pickup location options:
Fatih, Beyoğlu, Eminönü, Hagia Sophia Museum, Karaköy, Şişli, Pera Palace Hotel, Sofitel Istanbul Taksim, Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus, Beşiktaş, Nordstern Hotel Galata
Sultanahmet Square
Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Topkapi Palace
Hagia Sophia
Grand Bazaar
5 drop-off locations:
Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus, Nordstern Hotel Galata, Hagia Sophia Museum, Pera Palace Hotel, Sofitel Istanbul Taksim
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- 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
Discover Istanbul's most iconic sights on a 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).
- Guide
- Hotel pickup from centrally located hotels
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Topkapi Palace entry fee (750TL per person to be paid in cash)
- Drinks
- 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