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LGBT Friendly Top Sites of Istanbul Tour

5.0(7 reviews)Istanbul, TurkeyOperated by Istanbul Gay Tours
  • Duration4 hours – 5 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Explore the best of Old Istanbul in just one day with our gay or gay friendly guide in a professional and welcoming manner. You'll have the flexibility to set your own pace and visit the sites that are most appealing to you, including the iconic Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Witness the fascinating architecture of the Byzantine Empire at the Basilica Cistern and Hippodrome, then experience the true essence of Istanbul by haggling at the Grand Bazaar. Join us for a remarkable journey through the heart of Istanbul.

What to expect

4 hours – 5 hours7 stopsPrivate tour

  1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

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

    40 minutesAdmission not included

    Our guests will have the opportunity to access the upper gallery of Hagia Sophia and witness the praying activities from an elevated perspective, bypassing the ticket line altogether.

  2. Basilica Cistern

    Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3, Istanbul, 34410, Turkiye

    30 minutesAdmission not included

    You will have the opportunity to witness the impressive Roman water storage system with skipping the ticket line.

  3. Blue Mosque

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

    40 minutes

    We will explore the historical significance of the Blue Mosque within the context of Islam religion.

  4. Column of Constantine

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

    15 minutes

    We will see the column of Canstantine the great which used to be end of Silk Road with some remainings of cerevansaray

  5. Hippodrome

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

    30 minutes

    You will see old remainings of Roman Hippodrome with understanding the chronogical history of the city

  6. Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi

    Mollafenari Mh., Istanbul, 34120, Turkiye

    25 minutes

    We will take a short break at the historic madrasah to enjoy some traditional Turkish coffee.

  7. Grand Bazaar

    Istanbul, Turkiye

    30 minutes

    The historic bazaar boasts a network of 4,000 shops spread across 60 lanes, making it one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets in Istanbul. Discover a vast array of unique Turkish products and souvenirs, ranging from exotic spices to exquisite rugs and beyond.

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 10 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

meeting point is 1 min walking distance to sultanahmet tram stop

End / drop-off

We can take you back to pier after the tour is over.

Tour ends grand bazaar depending on your preference if it is convenient we can finish the tour somewhere you like too.

Pickup locations1,944

The operator lists 1,944 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
  • Skalion HotelCifte Gelinler Cad. No: 6, Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Arts Hotel TaksimTopcu Cad. No. 11, Istanbul, 34437, Turkiye
  • Hotel V Plus TaksimKazancI Yokusu, Purtelas Sokak, No:06/A, Cihangir Mahallesi, Istanbul, 34433, Turkiye
  • Akdeniz HotelDivanyolu Cad. Haci Tahsin Bey Sokak No : 7, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkiye
  • Faros Hotel Old CityDivanyolu Cad. No:68, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Simper HotelKatip Kasim Mah. Turkeli Cad. Kiziltas Sok. No: 57, Aksaray, Fatih, Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • The Marions Suite HotelPurtelas Sok. No:12, Cihangir, Istanbul, 34433, 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
  • Mahya HotelMolatasI Cad. No 78, Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Aprilis HotelPeykhane Sk. No 4, Binbirdirek Mh, Cemberlitas, Istanbul, 34122, 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
  • 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
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Hello if your hotel is located in the city center, our guide can meet you at your hotel, airbnb or port and then you head to old city with tram or taxi. We meet Beyazit, Sultanahmet, Karakoy, Sirkeci, Galata, Taksim Areas.

Redemption

Thanks for booking tour with us, you can easily contact via Whatsapp or Imessage +905417692277. Entry fee of cistern can be paid with credit card, Hagia Sophia may require in cash to skip the lines.

What's included

Included

  • Gay or gay-friendly licenced tour guide
  • If your hotel is close to the metro or Tram.
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Tipping tour guide
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque
  • Basilica Cistern
  • If your hotel is not close to the public transportation, taxi fee

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
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–4), Child (5–11), Adult (12–90)

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
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 4 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Istanbul
Product code
465607P1

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements
  • Drop-off address
  • How you are arriving
  • Cruise arrival time
  • Cruise ship name

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 57 reviews
  • 57

Ratings aggregated from Viator (1) and Tripadvisor (6).

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