Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour

Istanbul, Turkey
Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 1 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 2 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 3 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 4 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 5 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 6 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 7 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 8 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 9 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 10 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 11 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 12 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 13 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 14 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 15 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 16 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 17 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 18 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 19 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 20 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 21 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 22 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 23 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 24 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 25 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 26 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 27 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 28 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 29 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 30 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 31 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 32 Highlights of Istanbul- Small Group Walking Tour - Image 33
Get Planning! →

Tick all the top sites of old Istanbul off your travel bucket list with our specialized small group tour.

It is a fully-guided tour inside Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome, Gulhane oark, Orient express train staion, Spice bazaar and Rustem Pasha mosque.

Along the way stop to hear the stories of the

Roman Hippodrome (including

Egyptian Obelisk, and

Serpent Column German Fountain ),

Constantine’s Column,

Description

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

This is a 17 century active mosque and the most visited one in Turkey. Original name is Sultanahmet mosque. Blue isa give name because of the blue tiles used inside.
Please Note that, Blue mosque is closed due to renovation until the end of March. Wr will still visit it from outside and It will be substituted with Rustem pasha mosque.
* Temporary in renovations only outer visit.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkiye

This is the base of the Roman hippodrome which was built in 4 century AD for chariot races. The monuments survived to present are Egyptian obelisk ( 1500 BC ) Serpent column ( 5th century BC ) , Constantine column ( 10 century AD).

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Basilica Cistern, Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3, Istanbul 34410 Turkiye

This is a water reservoir which looks like an underground palace. You will see what Roman has done for the water in 6th century AD.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

We visit this 6 century AD world heritage from inside. It is a unique building embrace two religion ( Islam and Christianity ) inside. You will see an unusual architecture, mosaics, chirography art, and your guide will give you information about its 1500 history, architecture and religion symbols.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye

We will enter to 400 years old market, taste the locall products as turkish delights, nuts, spices and herbel teas.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Gulhane Park, Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu, Fatih, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

We will walk through this park which was the back yard of the Ottoman palace.

Stop At: Hoca Paşa, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Lunch at a local restaurant in this restaurant street away from the touristy ones.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions

  • Licensed Engish speaking guide
  • Skip lines at some sites
  • Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Mosque

Exclusions

  • Tipping to the guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry Fees to Basilica Cistern ( 300 TL per person ) It can be paid by credit card or TL
  • Lunch. Your guide will suggest you some local restaurants at the end of the tour for lunch.

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Operates

See Availability

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Outdoor Activities Culture Tours & Sightseeing Walking Tours Cultural Tours Historical Tours Half-day Tours

Checkout these other experiences on Plan Harmony