Turkey · City Tours

4-Hour Istanbul Sightseeing Tour with Hagia Sophia and Galata

4 Hours Round trip from Binbirdirek Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Roam across Horse Square and Taksim Square
  • 02 Admire the beauty of the Karaköy Sea from Galata Bridge
  • 03 Capture views of Istanbul from Galata Tower
  • 04 Offer your prayers at the famous Hagia Sophia

Embark on a short excursion through Istanbul's famous highlights, from Sultanahmet to Taksim. Admire the beauty of Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern, stroll along the tramway road, and browse the Spice Bazaar for souvenirs. Walk near the Galata Bridge to enjoy views of the Karaköy Sea, then continue to Galata Tower, İstiklal Street, and Taksim Square to take in more of the city's important monuments, mosques, and museums.

Embark on a short excursion through Istanbul's famous highlights, from Sultanahmet to Taksim.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Istanbul
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Istanbul Highlights from Sultanahmet to Taksim

  • We will meet at Sultanahmet to visit the mosque and Hagia Sophia.
  • Then, we will go to Horse Square, Medusa, and the Basilica Cistern.
  • Continue with a short walk along the tramway road and arrive at the Spice Bazaar, where you can buy souvenirs for yourself and your relatives.
  • Next, stroll near the Galata Bridge and see the Karaköy Sea. If you want, we can use the tunnel here, which is the first tramway in Istanbul.
  • Finally, we will be at Galata Tower. You can see the wonderful city of Istanbul from this tower and take photos.
  • Afterwards, we will head to İstiklal Street and Taksim Square.

Trip ends.

Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Galata Tower, Spice Bazaar

Where this trip takes you

Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Galata Tower, Spice Bazaar

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Binbirdirek 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Turkish tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Tower and museum tickets
  • Food
  • Tramway and tunnel tickets

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
  • Water

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Sultanahmet, Alemdar, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Tour start
Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet Parkı No:2, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Binbirdirek.

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