Turkey · City Tours

8-Hour Istanbul Sightseeing Tour with Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar

8 Hours Round trip from Sultan Ahmet Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire Hagia Sophia, famed for its massive dome and Byzantine architecture
02 Explore Topkapı Palace, home of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries
03 See the Blue Mosque with its six minarets and beautiful Iznik tiles
04 Walk the narrow alleys of old Istanbul and browse the Grand Bazaar
05 Visit handicraft galleries known for Turkish carpets, pottery, and jewellery

Explore Istanbul, Turkey's economic, cultural, and historical heart, on a full-day sightseeing tour through its most iconic landmarks. Walk the narrow cobbled streets of old Istanbul, admire the medieval art and architecture of the Ottoman Sultans' palaces, and visit celebrated sites such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the ancient Hippodrome. Browse the Grand Bazaar and continue to colourful oriental galleries known for traditional Turkish carpets, pottery, and jewellery.

Visit Hagia Sophia, considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture because of the massive dome on the main structure.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Istanbul

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Full-Day Istanbul Highlights Tour

Visit Hagia Sophia, considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture because of the massive dome on the main structure.
Arrive at Topkapı Palace, the main palace of the Ottoman Sultans between the 15th and 19th centuries. The museum inside the palace has numerous paintings, kaftans worn by the sultans, and crown jewels of the imperial family.
After lunch, see the famous Blue Mosque with its six minarets and Iznik tiles.
Visit the site of the ancient Roman Hippodrome in the afternoon.
Walk through the narrow alleys of old Istanbul and explore the Grand Bazaar. Proceed to the handicraft galleries, which are famous for Turkish carpets, pottery, and jewellery.

End of tour.