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Istanbul Old City Highlights

Istanbul, TurkeyOperated by Dice Holidays Türkiye
  • Duration8 hours – 9 hours
  • GroupShared · max 25
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant history and rich culture of Istanbul with our captivating Old City Tour! This enchanting journey through the heart of the city invites you to explore a tapestry of stunning architecture, bustling bazaars, and historic landmarks that have shaped Istanbul’s identity for centuries.

What to expect

8 hours – 9 hours5 stopsShared tourMax 25 travellers

  1. Hippodrome

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

    1 hour

    The Roman Hippodrome in Istanbul, Turkey, served as an ancient racetrack where historical chariot races, major social events and athletic competitions were held. It was decorated with the Egyptian Obelisk and other famous columns along its spina, a raised central platform used to divide the race track.

  2. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul

    Sultan Ahmet Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkiye

    1 hourAdmission included

    Hagia Sophia, an important Byzantine structure in Istanbul and one of the world's great monuments. It was built as a Christian church in the 6th century ce (532–537) under the direction of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I. In subsequent centuries it became a mosque, a museum, and a mosque again.

  3. TopkapI Palace

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

    1 hour 30 minAdmission included

    The Topkapı Palace, or the Seraglio, is a large museum and library in the east of the Fatih district of Istanbul in Turkey. From the 1460s to the completion of Dolmabahçe Palace in 1856, it served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire, and was the main residence of its sultans.

  4. Blue Mosque

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

    1 hour

    The Blue Mosque, officially the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was constructed between 1609 and 1617 during the rule of Ahmed I and remains a functioning mosque today.

  5. Grand Bazaar

    Kalpakcilar Cad. Sorguclu Han No: 22, Beyazıt Mah., Istanbul, 34126, Turkiye

    1 hour

    The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 m², attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

Pickup starts about 30 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations2,135

The operator lists 2,135 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Harbour Suites Old CityKadirga Liman Cad. Kumluk Sok No: 4, Sehsuvar Bey Mah., Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Atlantis Royal HotelDizdariye Cesmesi Sk. No:53, Binbirdirek, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Vardar Palace HotelSIraselviler Cd. No:16, Istanbul, 34433, Turkiye
  • Gulseda Otel ApartTaksim Firini Sk. No:16, Sehit Muhtar Mahallesi, Istanbul, 34435, Turkiye
  • Imagine Istanbul - SultanahmetPertevpasa Sk. No: 57, Emin Sinan Mah, Istanbul, 34126, Turkiye
  • Hotel Inter IstanbulMithatpasa Caddesi Buyuk Haydar Efendi Sokak No 29, Mimar Kemalettin, Istanbul, 34126, Turkiye
  • Union Hotel PortFindikli Celebi HamamI Sk. No 14, Ömer Avnı Mh., Istanbul, 34427, Turkiye
  • Xenia Hotel IstanbulKeresteci Hakki Sokak No 7-9, Sultan Ahmet, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • AHC Ayasofya Hotel - Special ClassPiyer Loti Cad. No: 1, Istanbul, 34400, Turkiye
  • Meddusa HotelAlemdar Mh. Nuru Osmaniye Cad. No: 5, Cagaloglu, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34400, Turkiye
  • Gulhane Corner HotelHudavendigar Cad. Saffeti Pasa Sok. No:12, Hoca Pasa Mah., Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Chambers of the BohemeKucuk Parmak Kapi Sok. No:13, Chambers of the Boheme, Istanbul, 34433, Turkiye
  • Ess HotelSehit Muhtar Bey Caddesi 23, Beyoglu, Istanbul, 34437, Turkiye
  • Calenberg HotelDaltaban Yokusu Sok. No:23, Nisanca Mah, Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Mukarnas Taksim HotelIpek Sok. No:6, Katip Mustafa Çelebi Mahallesi, Istanbul, 34433, Turkiye
  • Kupeli HotelEmin Sinan Hamam Sokak No:4, Emin Sinan Mah., Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Remall Suites HotelKocatape Mahallesi Feridiye Caddesi Asiklar Sok No 2, Istanbul, 90212, Turkiye
  • Taksim Star HotelSiraselviler Cd No:37, Taksim, Istanbul, 34437, Turkiye
  • B&B TaksimSehit Muhtar Mahallesi AltIn Bakkal Sokak No 4, Istanbul, 34435, Turkiye
  • Titanic City TaksimKocatepe Mah. Lamartin Cad. No:45-49, Kocatepe Mah., Istanbul, 34437, Turkiye
  • Style Star HotelCihangir Mahallesi, Baskurt Sokak 8, Istanbul, 34433, Turkiye
  • Livro HotelCemal Nadir Sok. No:9-11, Hobyar Mah, Istanbul, 34112, Turkiye
  • The Hotel IstanbulBinbirdirek Mah. Binbirdirek MeydanI Sok. No:17, Istanbul, 34400, Turkiye
  • Best Town PalaceIstasyon Arkasi Sokak, 9, Hocapasa Mah., Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Innpera HotelSiraselviler Cad. No: 15, Istanbul, 34437, Turkiye
  • Istanbul Port HotelKarun Ck. No: 1, Ömer Avni, Istanbul, 34427, Turkiye
  • Mahya HotelMolatasI Cad. No 78, Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Aprilis HotelPeykhane Sk. No 4, Binbirdirek Mh, Cemberlitas, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Modern SuitesDolapdere Caddesi No: 143-145, Istanbul, 34375, Turkiye
  • Mr Lion KumkapI HotelCifte Gelinler Cd Telli OdalarI Sokak No:46, Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Flower Palace HotelHudavendigar Cad, Saffeti Pasa Sk No:11, Hoca Pasa Mah, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Royal Bosphorus HotelEbussuud Cad. No:6, Sirkeci-Fatih, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Hermanos HotelManastIrlI RIfat Sk. No: 25, Aksaray Mah., Istanbul, 34096, Turkiye
  • Rumours InnUcler Hamami Sk. No:6, Kucukayasofya Mah., Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Trip Bosphorus Taksim HotelOrdu Caddesi No: 13, Mahmutbey, Istanbul, 34433, Turkiye
  • Sultanahmet Newport HotelPeykhane Sk. No: 15, Binbirdirek Mh. Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Levni Hotel & SpaAnkara Caddesi No: 12, Istanbul, 34127, Turkiye
  • Hotel NezihMithatpasa Cad. Yenidevir Sok. No. 8, Mimar Kemalettin, Istanbul, 34490, Turkiye
  • Naz Hotel Old BazaarGedik Pasa Firin Sokak, Istanbul, 34126, Turkiye
  • Cagri HotelKocamustafapasa Caddesi no114, Istanbul, 34056, Turkiye
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

-We pick up from hotels only. -You will be notified of the pick-up time 1-day before the tour by our team.

What's included

Included

  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Topkapi Palace Museum
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Grand Bazaar is replaced with Arasta Bazaar on Sunday

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 25 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–2), Child (3–5), Adult (6–100)

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 1 day before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Istanbul
Product code
5547806P1

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • Date of birth
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Passport expiry date
  • Nationality
  • Passport number
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

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