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Istanbul Highlights! Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı and More

4.9(684 reviews)Istanbul, TurkeyOperated by Oguzhan Ceylan
  • Duration8 hours – 9 hours
  • GroupShared · max 100
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

This tour is a must in Istanbul with a small group (10 people max) with all the tickets included! We start from German Fountain- a gift of Kaiser Wilhelm next to Roman Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organised and take place. Blue Mosque the only mosque with six minarets. Next, you will see the. Hagia Sophia - The Church of Divine Wisdom is the highlight of this day. Following the visits you will be guided to Nakkas Cistern and presented to a presentation of old Istanbul and demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts and Grand Bazaar for thousand of shops.

Magnificent Topkapı Museum is the big one, the most important museum of Turkey and Balkan Peninsula. First, second, third and fourth courtyards; the Audience Hall, Treasury, gardens, kiosks. Hagia Irene Church. Your lunch will be served en route in a local and authentic restaurant where you will be able to taste various types of local tastes. To see these things with a great guide. Well, you will never be quite the same again.

What to expect

8 hours – 9 hours18 stopsShared tourMax 100 travellers
  1. German Fountain

    Hippodrome Square, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye

    15 minutes

    In hippodrome square built in late Ottoman period sent by German king Whilliam the 2nd.

  2. Blue Mosque

    Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye

    45 minutes

    Free entrance. Most visited mosque of Istanbul dating 1616 and every detail of this beautiful structure.

  3. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye

    30 minutesAdmission included

    Entry admission fees for Hagia Sophia €25 is included in the tour price!

  4. Obelisk of Theodosius

    Sultanahmat Meydani, Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkiye

    15 minutes

    In between Ibrahim Pasha palace and Blue Mosque 35 hundred years old of an masterpecie and its dept history will be given by your guide.

  5. Serpent Column

    Hippodrome of Constantinople, Istanbul, Turkiye

    15 minutes

    24 hundred years of history brouth to Constantiople in 4rt century

  6. Hippodrome

    At MeydanI Cd No:21, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye

    15 minutes

    Hippodrome was built for the biggest entertainment of roman citizens.

  7. Nakkas Oriental Rugs & Textiles

    Nakilbent Sokak, No: 13, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye

    20 minutes

    Naklibent cistern with exhibition of Ancient Constantinople and Hippodrome ruins. Constantinople in 1200 AD Exhibition. Demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts.

  8. Grand Bazaar

    Istanbul, Turkiye

    1 hour

    4 thousand shops and 62 streets

  9. 1 hourAdmission included

    Lunch break in well known restaurant nearby Blue Mosque, Tamara restaurant Soup of the day Mix kebab, or (vegetarian option) Local dessert or fruit

  10. TopkapI Palace

    Cankurtaran Mah. BabI Humayun Cad. No:1, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye

    2 hoursAdmission included

    biggest palace in Istanbul which served Ottoman Empire's 25 Sultans

  11. Hagia Irene Museum

    Sultanahmet Meydani Topkapi Sarayi 1. Avlusu, Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye

    20 minutesAdmission included

    6th century church of holly piece

  12. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi)

    At MeydanI Cad. No:12, Binbirdirek Mah., Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye

    Pass by

    In the same square as Hippodrome square

  13. Column of Constantine

    Vezirhan Cd. No:16 D:18, Molla Fenari Mahallesi, Istanbul, 34120, Turkiye

    10 minutes

    The forum square built by emperor Constantine in 4th century

  14. Nuruosmaniye Camii

    Mollafenari Mah. Vezirhan Cad., Fatih, Istanbul, 34120, Turkiye

    10 minutes

    18th century earliest Mosque Built with baroque style

  15. Jewelry Market

    Kolancilar Sok. Eminonu/Cagaloglu, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkiye

    15 minutes

    Antique and jewellery market of Grand Bazaar

  16. Sogukcesme Sokak

    Soguk Cesme Sokak, Istanbul, Turkiye

    5 minutes

    On the side to Topkapi Palace walls a street with mansion built in Ottoman period

  17. Divanyolu Street

    Divanyolu Caddesi Tram Road S, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkiye

    10 minutes

    Ceremonial Street of Ottoman empire

  18. 20 minutesAdmission included

    This tour will also cover Harem Museum Of Topkapi Palace

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

German Fauntain is just by Blue Mosque and 2 mınutes walk from Sultan Ahmet Tram Station

End / drop-off

German Fauntain is just by Blue Mosque and 2 mınutes walk from Sultan Ahmet Tram Station

Redemption

Learn more: "WhatsApp" +90 539 655 1521

What's included

Included

  • Topkapı palace + Harem + Hagia Irene (Combine Tickets)Included! ’$62 USD’
  • Bottled water
  • 3 course lunch (mixed kebab meal or vegetarian)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • English Speaking Professional Tour Guide
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Hagia Sophia Ticket Included! ‘$28.5 USD’

Not included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 30 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (1–6), Child (7–12), Youth (13–17), Adult (18–40), Senior (41–90)

Additional information

  • Ladies best bring a head scarf (if not available, it can be arranged during the tour)

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 8 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Istanbul
Product code
328646P1

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

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