Istanbul Classics and Highlights! Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi and more!


8 to 9 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 8
Mobile ticket

Overview

This tour is a must in Istanbul with a small group! You will begin the day with the Roman / Byzantine Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organised and take place. Blue Mosque the only mosque with six minarets. Next, you will see the German Fountain - a gift of Kaiser Wilhelm. Hagia Sophia - The Church of Divine Wisdom is the highlight of this day. Following the visits your guide will take you to Nakkas Cistern and give you a presentation of old Istanbul and demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts and Grand Bazaar for thousent 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, Divan-the High Court, 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.

Inclusions

  • Lunch - 3 course lunch (mixed kebab meal or vegetarian)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Guidance in English
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Bottled water
  • Postcards as gifts
  • Entry/Admission - Tamara Restaurant
  • Entry/Admission - Topkapi Palace
  • Entry/Admission - Hagia Irene Museum

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

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

Since Hagia Sophia Has converted back into a mosque, there is no admisson fee. I will be with you and open every closed windows of 8th wonder of the world.

Duration: 1 hour

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

free entrance. most viseted mosque of istanbul dating 1616 and every detail of this beautiful structre.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: German Fountain, Hippodrome Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Obelisk of Theodosius, Sultanahmat Meydani Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul Turkiye

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Serpent Column, Hippodrome of Constantinople, Istanbul Turkiye

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

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Hippodrome was built for the biggest entertainment of roman citizent

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Nakkas Oriental Rugs & Textiles, Nakilbent Sokak, No: 13, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

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

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

4 thousent shops and 62 streets

Duration: 1 hour

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

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

Duration: 1 hour

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

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

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hagia Irene Museum, Sultanahmet Meydani Topkapi Sarayi 1. Avlusu Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

6th century church of holly peice

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi), MeydanI Sok. No:46 Sultan Ahmet Mahallesi, , Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

In the same square as Hippodrome square

Stop At: Column of Constantine, Sultan Ahmet Parki, Istanbul Turkiye

The forum square built by emperor Constantine in 4th century

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Nuruosmaniye Camii, Mollafenari Mah. Vezirhan Cad. Fatih, Istanbul 34120 Turkiye

18th century earliest Mosque Built with baroque style

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Jewelry Market, Kolancilar Sok. Eminonu/Cagaloglu, Fatih, Istanbul Turkiye

Antique and jewellery market of Grand Bazaar

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Sogukcesme Sokak, Soguk Cesme Sokak, Istanbul Turkiye

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

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Divanyolu Street, Divanyolu Caddesi Tram Road S Sultanahmet, Istanbul Turkiye

Ceremonial Street of Ottoman empire

Duration: 10 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

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

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
V5854XHmarianab
April 2023

Aguzhan , the guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and interesting. I learnt a lot about Istanbul 👌 I really recommend the tour with Aguzhan. He is vey professional, friendly and approachable.

nataliavY5494ER
April 2023

We had the best time in this tour. It’s worth the price. Oozy is Amazing! He explains very detailed and fun everything you need to know and more. Very easy to fall in love with istambul Highly recommended.

Vinosupraja
April 2023

If you want to know about the history, culture, life and people of Istanbul, Oguzhan is the person to go. One of the best guides we have had ever. Take this tour, trust me it is the best.

kristinhO4839GI
April 2023

Great tour of the old town. Ozzy was amazing and we feel lucky that we got him as our guide. He knows the stories by heart and tells them with enthusiasm. He adapts the tour to avoid queues and knows every tip and trick about the city. He helped us take som amazing family photos and made sure we ...

Journey53387343654
April 2023

Ozguzhan is an exceptional guide who ensured that we had the best experience in each of the places we visited. He is incredibly knowedgeable and passionate about Istanbul and its history.

Karen B
March 2023

Excellent Tour! All the buildings, mosques and monuments on this tour are a must see! In addition to being charming and funny, Oguzhan was extremely knowledgeable about the history, culture, and religion of Istanbul through the centuries. I can't believe how much I learned. I highly recommend O...

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