Turkey · Walking Tours

6-Hour Istanbul Old City Walking Tour with Topkapı and Hagia Sophia

6 Hours Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Topkapı Palace, the magnificent residence of Ottoman sultans
  • 02 Marvel at Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture
  • 03 Admire the Blue Mosque's six minarets and blue İznik tiles
  • 04 Walk through the ancient Hippodrome, once the social center of Constantinople
  • 05 Explore the lively Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest covered markets

Explore the heart of Istanbul's rich history on this unforgettable journey through the Old City. Visit Topkapı Palace, the magnificent residence of Ottoman sultans, marvel at the iconic Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, and admire the stunning Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and blue İznik tiles. Walk through the ancient Hippodrome, once the social center of Constantinople, and finish at the lively Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets.

Walk through the ancient Hippodrome, once the social center of Constantinople, and finish at the lively Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Istanbul
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Classic Istanbul Old City Highlights

Explore the heart of Istanbul's rich history on this unforgettable journey. Visit Topkapı Palace, the magnificent residence of Ottoman sultans; marvel at the iconic Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture; and admire the stunning Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and blue İznik tiles. Walk through the ancient Hippodrome, once the social center of Constantinople, and finish your tour at the lively Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private tour guide service

What's Not Included

  • Museum tickets (fast track available)
  • Lunch or drinks
  • Gratuity

What to bring

  • A headscarf is needed when visiting a mosque.

Know before you go

  • On Sundays, the Grand Bazaar is closed.
  • On Tuesdays, Topkapı Palace is closed.
  • On Fridays, mosques open after 2:30 pm.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
German Fountain, Fatih, Istanbul
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began.

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