6-Hour Istanbul Highlights Tour with Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at the architectural wonders of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
• 02 Explore the historic heart of Istanbul at the Hippodrome
• 03 Immerse yourself in Ottoman history at the Topkapı Royal Palace
• 04 Shop for unique souvenirs and savor local delicacies at the Grand Bazaar
• 05 Experience the best of Istanbul's history, culture, and shopping

Visit Istanbul's main attractions for a taste of the city's history and daily life. See the Hagia Sophia, learn about the Blue Mosque, explore the Hippodrome, visit the Royal Topkapı Palace, and stroll through the bustling Grand Bazaar. Your Istanbul tour guide will show you around these sites and share insights into their layered past and present.

Visit Istanbul's main attractions for a taste of the city's history and daily life.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Istanbul

Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Istanbul's Iconic Landmarks and Grand Bazaar

• 09:00 AM: Depart from your hotel in Istanbul.
• 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM: Visit the Hagia Sophia Church/Mosque Museum, formerly a church and now a mosque museum.
• 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Go to the Blue Mosque, better known by locals as the Sultan Ahmad Mosque, a 15th-century mosque that is still used for prayer today.
• 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Explore the Hippodrome, the sporting centre of the historic Byzantine Empire, now open to visitors as a monument.
• 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM: Take a break for lunch at a local restaurant.
• 01:30 PM - 03:45 PM: Visit the Topkapı Royal Palace, once the residence of Ottoman sultans and now a museum.
• 02:00 PM - 05:30 PM: Explore the Grand Bazaar, the busiest and largest market in Istanbul, where you can shop for souvenirs and enjoy delicious local snacks.
• 05:45 PM: You will be dropped back at your accommodation in Istanbul.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking private Istanbul tour guide
• Luxury air-conditioned minivan
• Parking and passes
• Lunch (drinks are not included)

What's Not Included

• Tips
• All museum entrance fees
• Drinks at lunch

Know before you go

• Ladies need to bring a scarf to cover their hair inside the mosques.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Istanbul, Turkey

Tour start

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

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.