Istanbul · Full Day (approx. 7 hours)
Istanbul Old City Highlights: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Topkapı Palace
Group size
2–18 people
Languages
English
Transfer
Hotel pickup included
Min. age
All ages
Overview
Get your bearings in Istanbul with a full day exploring the sights of the old city, from the Byzantine dome of Hagia Sophia to the treasures of the Ottoman sultans in Topkapı Palace, finishing with time to browse the Grand Bazaar.
Highlights
- Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
- Topkapı Palace, home of the Ottoman sultans for 400 years
- The ancient Hippodrome of Constantinople
- Free time to browse the Grand Bazaar
- Small group with a licensed English-speaking guide
Itinerary
Pickup from your Istanbul hotel mid-morning.
Included
Transport
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Activities
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees for Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace
Meals
- Lunch
Not included
- Drinks and personal expenses~€10–20 per day
- Gratuities for your guide and driver~€5–10 per person
- Travel insurancevaries by provider
Optional extras
Available to add locally, not included in the tour price.
- Topkapı Palace Harem entrance~€15–20
Meeting point
Pickup from your hotel lobby in Sultanahmet, Taksim or Şişli — exact time confirmed after booking.
Cancellation policy
- Full refund of your deposit if cancelled within 5 days of booking, provided the tour is more than 15 days away.
- Partial refund (50% of deposit) once fewer than 15 days remain before departure.
- No refund within 3 days of departure.
- The remaining balance is charged by card closer to your tour date and is only due if you travel.
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