Full-Day Istanbul Old City Walking Tour with Topkapı and Bazaars

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Topkapı Palace and Hagia Sofia Mosque in Sultanahmet
• 02 See the historic Hippodrome and offer your prayers at the Blue Mosque
• 03 Experience the hustle and bustle of the Grand Bazaar
• 04 Browse the colourful stalls of the Spice Bazaar

Explore the best of Istanbul's Old City on a full-day walking tour through Sultanahmet. Visit Topkapı Palace, admire the stunning architecture of Hagia Sofia Mosque, and see the historic Hippodrome and Blue Mosque. Experience the lively atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar, all within one of the city's most iconic historic districts.

After that, have lunch at Seven Hills Restaurant, which has the perfect view of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Istanbul

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Old City Highlights in Sultanahmet

• Start from the meeting point at your hotel, if it is in the city centre, or meet in the Old City at Sultanahmet Square at 10:00.
• Your first destination will be Topkapı Palace. The tour must not be on Tuesday because the palace is closed. To avoid the line, you need to start here.
• Later, head to Hagia Sofia Mosque. After that, have lunch at Seven Hills Restaurant, which has the perfect view of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia. You can also feed the seagulls there.
• Continue to the Hippodrome area and visit the Blue Mosque as well.
• After the Blue Mosque, move on to the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Istanbul tour guide

What's Not Included

• Lunch
• Entrance tickets

What to bring

• Full-body clothing for ladies in order to enter the mosques.

Know before you go

• All of these attractions are in the same area, within a walking distance of 10-15 minutes. We can still have the option of taking the tram.
• We recommend that boys do not wear shorts.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Sultanahmet, Alemdar, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye