Half Day Morning Istanbul Old City Tour

Hagia Sophia Museum
Blue Mosque Courtyard
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque
Grand Bazaar
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Description

Summary

Starts
Istanbul
Duration
3 Hrs.
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Enhance your travel experience with this Half Day Morning Istanbul Old City Tour. Embark on a journey through time and immerse yourself in the rich historical heritage of Turkey with a unique historical tour, offering an unforgettable exploration of the past.

The entire activity lasts around 3 hours and is a great addition to any travel itinerary in Istanbul. Previous travelers have rated this cultural tour an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 39 reviews.

Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply seeking a memorable adventure, the tour offers the opportunity to experience Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii), and Hippodrome (Sultanahmet Meydani) up close.

Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 1 language: English, welcoming English speakers of all levels.

The starting point for this historical tour is located in Istanbul.

Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 15 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.

The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Elevate your visit in Istanbul by reserving a spot for this captivating journey through time in Turkey. Select your date and secure an extraordinary experience before it gets fully booked!

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Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Museum Tickets
Pick up & Drop Off from centrally located hotels on the European Side
Professional Licensed Guiding

Destinations

Touristic sightseeing ships in Golden Horn bay of Istanbul and mosque with Sultanahmet district against blue sky and clouds. Istanbul, Turkey during sunny summer day.Istanbul

Map

Attractions

Grand BazaarGrand Bazaar
Hagia Sophia Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey, full viewHagia Sophia
Sultan Ahmet Park

Options

Half Day Morning Istanbul Old City Tour
Pickup included

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
Please note that this tour includes visits to Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque. You will be required to have a dress covering the shoulders and above the knees during these visits (for both man & women). Guests whose dress doesn’t cover the shoulders or above the knees, can purchase a single use dress from these sites.
Our vehicles are disinfected daily at the end of each tour

Verified reviews

4.7
39 reviews
All languages
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Kartheepan_S

Amazing!

Ali our tour guide was great. This tour hit all the major attractions in the short time I had in Istanbul. We were in the off season so there weren't lines but the skip the line pass would've been critical during busier seasons.

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Popular Travel I

06/01/2025, 01:40

Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to welcome you again in Turkey.

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Wayne_L

Amazing!

We had a great time on this half day tour. We got to see the sites that we really wanted to. Our tour guide's name was Ali and if you can, I would recommend that you request him. He is very knowledgeable in every place we visited as well as Turkish history and culture. What a wonderful experience.

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Popular Travel I

06/01/2025, 01:39

Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to welcome you again in Turkey.

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Harvey_M

Amazing!

Best walking tour ever! We were Rose’s(I hope I remembered her name correctly) only arrivals… so we had a private tour. Her personal love for the area and her extensive knowledge along with her wonderful personality made us feel that a past college friend from Istanbul was showing us around. We even stopped to share fish finger foods… again, like we were just hanging out together. Next visit we’ll be staying at one of the elegant old hotels she took us to. If you want the best… book this tour.

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Popular Travel I

06/01/2025, 01:37

Thanks for your kind review! We will pass your kind word to your guide. We’re pleased you had an enjoyable tour. We hope to welcome you back to Turkey soon.

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Cindy_H

Amazing!

The tour was great - super knowledgeable guide and as this was my first visit to the city, learned a lot in a short time. Time did not allow me to do the full day tour, but would recommend either version as your time permits. Only thing to be aware of - tour is from the Europe side and no hotel pick ups offered from the Asia side. It is far and Istanbul traffic is horrid - make sure to allow lots of time

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Popular Travel I

16/10/2024, 05:54

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted that you enjoyed the tour. See you again in Turkey!

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Terry_T

Amazing!

This was a great way to see three (3) top attractions in Old Town Istanbul! It.was so easy to skip the long lines and go right in to the attractions. The tour guide was informative and helpful with great information on the city and history of the visited places. I definitely recommend this tour!

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Popular Travel I

30/08/2024, 12:34

Thank you for your feedback! It's wonderful to hear you had a great experience. We hope to see you again in Turkey.

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Warren_M

Amazing!

All of it. The transfers were great. Communication was great and the your guide was very good. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and was able to share lots of stories and facts.

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Popular Travel I

30/08/2024, 12:34

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted that you enjoyed the tour. See you again in Turkey!

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Joanne_V

Amazing!

I enjoyed visiting the Blue Mosque as well as the Hagia Sophia. Our guide was informative and shared insights and stories that made the sights come alive.

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Popular Travel I

30/08/2024, 12:34

Thanks for your review! We're glad you had a memorable tour. Looking forward to your next visit to Turkey!

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irooke

Amazing!

Enjoyed the tour, was good to gain a better understanding from someone who had a detailed understanding. Unfortunately the Grand Bazaar on the day of my tour, so please check before booking.

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Jordan_W

Amazing!

The tour was amazing. We were shown a large area of historical sights in a short amount of time. Because of that short amount of time, though, the tour was not thorough the information given was helpful. It is not only a tour that adults will enjoy. I enjoyed it and I am 14.

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724NinaV

Amazing!

No words I can share online will be good enough to explain my experience with this company. They made it easy to book and pay for services with clear communication. I just got hernia surgery and I couldn't walk. They also assigned a personal english speaking guide named Celal who took me around in a wheelchair through the tour. He was knowledgeable, and friendly. Every spot he took us to was incredible. He listened to what we wanted to do instead of just taking us on a pre determined tour. One of the most excellent tours I have ever had. Thank you....

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Popular Travel I

28/03/2024, 08:23

Thank you for your review. We were happy to assist and are glad that you had a memorable trip. We look forward to welcome you again in Turkey.

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