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Old City Istanbul: Full-Day Tour with Licensed Guide

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5 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Expert licensed guides, small group experience, and zero tourist traps. We focus on real history, local insights, and skip-the-script storytelling through Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks.

What's Included

  • Drinks, during the the Lecture in Istanbul Handy Craft Center
  • Guiding Service
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
  • Museum Entrance Fees
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Küçük Ayasofya
Sultan Ahmet Parkı No:2, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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End point

Beyazıt
34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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What To Expect

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Hippodrome

The Hippodrome; Serpentine Column, Egyptian Column, Tiled Column, German Fountain
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

Sultanahmet / The Blue Mosque
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

You will visit the Hagia Sophia Museum
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Deraliye

Deraliye Restaurant has a unique menu, but you can also eat at other restaurants in the area if you wish. (Your restaurant bill is not included in the tour fee.)
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

TopkapI Palace

You will visit the Topkapi Palace and see the artifacts from Ottoman era, sacred leavings for muslim travellers, The Spoonmakers Diamond, the Harem
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Istanbul Handicraft Center

Before visiting the Grand Bazaar, you'll be briefed on Turkish carpets, the most important and well-known product of Turkish culture. Afterward, you'll likely want to own one yourself.Note: Wherever you shop, make sure the carpet you're buying is genuine Turkish.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Grand Bazaar

You can bid farewell to your guide to visit the world's oldest and largest bazaar.Note: If there's a particular item you're looking for, you can ask your guide for assistance.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Old City Istanbul: Full-Day Tour with Licensed Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Drinks, during the the Lecture in Istanbul Handy Craft Center
  • Guiding Service
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
  • Museum Entrance Fees

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking problems (approx. 10-15K steps)
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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