Istanbul Old Town Tour: Classics, Highlights & Hidden Gems

Istanbul, Turkey
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Istanbul is very chaotic and going through a well-thought city route that covers a lot of good spots both hidden and must-see ones is a great opportunity to make. It would save a great time for the visitor and also localize the experience. You can learn a lot about the current news, trends, culture which might be broader and more open-minded that what you could find available on a blog post or a old time youtube vlog.

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

We will learn about Hagia Sophia, which was an imperial worship place both for Islam and Christianity. No admission fee.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Basilica Cistern, Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

We will visit the biggest water reservoir of Roman Empire: Basilica Cistern. I will provide fast track entrance for you. Entrance fee is 300 lira for foreign tourists. This price is not included to the service.

Duration: 45 minutes

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

At Hippodrome Area we will learn about the culture and entertainment hub of Roman and Ottoman Empire and also learn the background story of the interesting monuments such as Serpent Column and Obelisk of Theodosius.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

This 17th-century mosque is worth to pay visit to get familiar with religion of Islam. It a complex of tomb, school and market place 'Arasta Bazaar' with small street full of little shops. There is a great variety of goods to buy great souvenirs. No admission fee for the mosque. It is suitable to carry a scarf to cover the head during the visit.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Tamara Restaurant, Sultan Ahmet, Küçük Ayasofya Cd. No:14, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

We will have our lunch here. Lunch expenses are on you.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Kutlugün Sokak, Cankurtaran, Kutlugün Sk., 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Hidden Gem > We are discovering underground Istanbul, here we will see the remains of the Great Roman Palace under a cafe.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

This visit to the 15th-century palace is very telling to understand the life and culture during Ottoman Empire that took Istanbul from Romans in 1453 and ruled until the foundation of Republic of Turkey in 1923.

There are 2 options here. You can either visit only the general palace or also harem section.
Topkapı Palace General Section Fee > 500 Lira
Topkapı Palace + Harem Section Fee > 650 Lira

Duration: 2 hours

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

Spice Bazaar is another extention of the Grand Bazaar, which is also very impressive to visit.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

This is the most colorful stop on the route. A lot. of shopping, tasting, and photo-shooting awaits you here with the history of trade in Istanbul. If you are fond of old books, pictures, images, or calligraphy here you can find amazing stuff to buy. This is a historical market of books.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions

  • Tour Guidance Service
  • All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions

  • Museum Fees
  • Lunch
  • Tips

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

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

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