Overview
Visit six top Istanbul attractions in one day on a full-day sightseeing tour of the city! The action-packed day includes a comprehensive tour of the historical Sultanahmet neighborhood where many of the city’s finest architectural legacies and landmarks are found.
Visit the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, as well as Istanbul Hippodrome, the sunken palace of Basilica Cistern and the dazzling Grand Bazaar.
Optional visit to Hagia Sophia ( For those who wants to visit , will purchase their own ticket)
Numbers are limited to 14 on this small-group tour ensuring a personalized experience.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Walking Tour
Entrance Fees
Guaranteed to skip the long ticket lines
Pick up and drop of from the Hotels
Professional English Speaking Guide
Meeting point for pick up
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Good to know
Please note: You must contact your local service provider 24 hours prior to the tour to reconfirm your departure point and time
What to expect
-
Hippodrome
25 min
Continue through Istanbul Hippodrome, seeing the granite Egyptian obelisk that was gifted to the city, and hear how the site once represented the hub of the city’s sporting and political life. After stopping for photos.
-
Blue Mosque
30 min
Head to the Blue Mosque to marvel at its six minarets and the thousands of Iznik tiles that cascade a sea of blue over the building’s interior. One of the finest examples of classical Ottoman architecture, the mosque was built at the bequest of Sultan Ahmet I who demanded a mosque to rival the grandeur of the Hagia Sophia.
-
TopkapI Palace
1 hour
Like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace now exists as one of Istanbul’s premier museums, home to a collection of ornamentation that once belonged to the city’s 15th-century sultans and harems.
-
Basilica Cistern
30 min
Might be replaced with Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. Visit Basilica Cistern — Istanbul’s ‘sunken palace’ — a site that famously featured in the James Bond movie From Russia with Love. The site is one of the largest of the city's ancient cisterns that lie beneath the ground.
-
Grand Bazaar
30 min
Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s most famous souks. Comprising nearly 60 streets and thousands more shops, the bazaar can be overwhelming. Let your guide introduce you to its colorful (if chaotic) highlights, and shop for jewelry, leather, pottery, spices and more.
-
Hagia Sophia Mosque
1 hour
Optional visit to Hagia Sophia - Entrance fee is on guests own expense
-
Obelisk of Theodosius
15 min
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.
-
German Fountain
15 min
In hippodrome square built in late Ottoman period send by German king Whilliam the 2nd.
-
Hagia Irene Museum
20 min
6th century church of holly peice
-
Divanyolu Street
10 min
Ceremonial Street of Ottoman empire
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- Not recommended for participants with walking difficulties
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour
Can I cancel Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Walking Tour
- Entrance Fees
- Guaranteed to skip the long ticket lines
- Pick up and drop of from the Hotels
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- Meeting point for pick up
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Lunch
Which places does it visit?
It visits Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, TopkapI Palace, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia Mosque, Obelisk of Theodosius, German Fountain.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Neon Tours
