Turkey · City Tours

8-Hour Private Guided Istanbul Tour with Topkapı Palace and Bazaar

8 Hours Round trip from Binbirdirek Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Istanbul's ancient heart at the Roman-era Hippodrome
02 Immerse yourself in the architectural splendour of the Blue Mosque
03 Step into Topkapı Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman Empire
04 Visit the Grand Bazaar, boasting 4,000 shops
05 Marvel at the Basilica Cistern, featured in 'Inferno' and 'From Russia with Love'

Embark on this 8-hour tour through Istanbul's historical treasures, including the Roman-era Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia with its impressive architecture. Step into Topkapı Palace, the former home of the Ottoman Empire, and continue to the Basilica Cistern, featured in 'Inferno' and 'From Russia with Love.' The experience ends at the Grand Bazaar, home to 4,000 shops.

See the Basilica Cistern, the underground water reservoir where Dan Brown's book 'Inferno' and the James Bond film 'From Russia with Love' were featured.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Istanbul

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Istanbul's Historic Highlights

Visit the Hippodrome, once the centre of chariot races in the Roman Empire, and see the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, Constantine Obelisk, and German Fountain.
Continue to Sultanahmet Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque.
Next, visit Hagia Sophia, renowned for its magnificent dome and impressive mosaics.
Then head to Topkapı Palace, home of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years, and explore the treasury, clothes, weapons, and holy relics on display.
See the Basilica Cistern, the underground water reservoir where Dan Brown's book 'Inferno' and the James Bond film 'From Russia with Love' were featured.
Finish the tour at the Grand Bazaar, home to 4,000 shops.