7-Hour Istanbul Old City Sightseeing Tour with Grand Bazaar

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
• 02 Explore the vibrant Grand Bazaar
• 03 Discover Topkapı Palace, home of the Ottoman dynasty
• 04 See the Hippodrome and its four historic monuments

Discover Istanbul's historic heart with a local guide on this 7-hour sightseeing tour through the Old City. Visit landmark sites including the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapı Palace, each reflecting the city's rich Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. The experience ends with time to explore the vibrant Grand Bazaar, one of Istanbul's most iconic shopping destinations.

Explore Hagia Sophia, the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Istanbul

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Istanbul Old City Highlights Tour

• Visit the Hippodrome, the centre of sports activities in Constantinople, famous for its four monuments: the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.
• Explore Hagia Sophia, the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. (Closed on Monday)
• Proceed to the Blue Mosque, also known as Sultanahmet Mosque. This breathtaking building is one of Turkey's most majestic Ottoman mosques. (Closed on Friday)
• Look around Topkapı Palace, which was home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years. Learn about the imperial treasury's sacred Islamic relics, palace kitchens, and weapons. (Closed on Tuesday)
• Go shopping in the Grand Bazaar, the biggest market and one of the most attractive shopping centres in Istanbul, with many opportunities to shop for carpets, leather, jewellery, Turkish delight, gold, antique tiles, and more. (Closed on Sunday)

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional licensed Istanbul tour guide
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off from walking-distance hotels
• Local taxes
• Public transportation, if available from pick-up points for public transportation

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees
• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities
• Food and drinks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

Tour start

Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.