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Best of Istanbul Old City 2024
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Best of Istanbul Old City 2024

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Run by a local guide · Discover Istanbul Tours

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Join our exclusive Istanbul day tour, designed especially for those who want to make the most of their time. Discover the most important places. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the city's treasures on a perfectly planned day.

Duration
2 h 30 min
Destination
Istanbul
Meeting Point
Obelisk of Theodosius (Egyptian Obelisk)
Provider
Discover Istanbul Tours

Description

Experience Istanbul's timeless sights on a free walking tour of the city's stunning historic places. Listen for the ancient echoes of pounding hooves and charioteers at Hippodrome Square and spot the distinctive tiles of the Blue Mosque.

See the Hagia Sophia, then follow in the footsteps of powerful sultans, courtiers, and generals at Topkapı Palace Garden. Tour in the vibrant Grand Bazaar, browsing bright displays of handicrafts, carpets, and souvenirs.

Places to Visit:
-Topkapı Palace (from Outside)
-Hagia Irene Church
-Hagia Sophia (from Outside)
-Çemberlitaş Hammam (from Outside)
-Blue Mosque(Outside)
-Germain Fountain
-The Walled Obelisk
-Obelisk of Theodosius
-Serpent column
-İbrahim Pasha Palace
-Nakkaş Cistern (Inside)
-Grand Bazaar (Inside)

Useful information for the traveler:
-You may want to bring a scarf to enter the mosques

The capacity of the tour will be a minimum of 5 travellers and a maximum of 15 travellers to operate the tour.

Recommended tip amount is between €10 and €50 (min recommended contribution is €10 per person)
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays (during the tour time)
Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays

Includes

  • The Blue Mosque
  • Hurrem Sultan Hammam
  • Hagia Irene
  • Hagia Sophia
  • Topkapi Palace Museum
  • German Fountain
  • Free Turkish delights
  • Free tea

Meeting Point

Obelisk of Theodosius (Egyptian Obelisk)

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Traveler reviews

74 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Useful little tour

Nihan was a grea guide of this tour that started at the Egyptian collumn and took us to the Blue Mosque (inside), Hagia Sophia, Topkapi palace (both outside) etc. Small group, cozy and friendly atmosphere. Very useful to get to know the basic stuff in the historical city centre. Would recommend.

Stipica Grgic · January 2025

Excelent tour

Very good.. the guide was excelent and helpfull. The best to start visiting istambul.

Pedro Brito · July 2024

Great Tour

This was a very informative and nice tour. The guide was excellent and gave lots of good extra tips for our time in Istanbul. Would highly recommend.

Joe Quick · July 2024

Great overview of the sights

Nehed gave a very informative tour across the main sights on the European side. She went out of her way to help with things to do after the tour as well! Highly recommended!

Andrew Zahra · July 2024

Great tour

We had a great tour with a very knowledgeable and vibrant guide. We would recommend it to everyone!

Dieter Maes · July 2024

Highly recommended

It was great tour. Our guide Nehad was excellent, she gave us a lot of good recommendations on which places to visit as well as useful tips for our stay in Istanbul. Highly recommended!!!

Dajana Rozić · June 2024

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.
4.8(74 reviews)

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