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6-Hour Walking Tour of Istanbul Highlights with Hagia Sophia

6 Hours Round trip from Sultan Ahmet Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Hagia Sophia, a 1,500-year-old church from Roman times now used partly as a mosque and museum
02 See the 17th-century Blue Mosque, famous for its blue tiles
03 Explore Topkapı Palace, the Ottoman residence and imperial headquarters for nearly 400 years
04 Discover the Basilica Cistern, the Roman water reservoir built for the imperial palace
05 Walk through the Hippodrome, the former site of Roman chariot races
06 Browse the historic Grand Bazaar with its 3,500 shops

This private walking tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want to discover Istanbul's major sights in one experience. Explore the city's Roman and Ottoman heritage as you visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, the Basilica Cistern, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar. Set between two continents, Istanbul offers an extraordinary concentration of history, architecture, and atmosphere, all within walking distance in the historic center.

This private walking tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want to discover Istanbul's major sights in one experience.

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What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Istanbul

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Istanbul's Main Historic Highlights

09:00 - Meet our tour representative in front of the Hagia Sophia Mosque.
During this tour, we are going to see the main highlights of Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia: A 1,500-year-old church from Roman times, now used partly as a mosque and museum.
Blue Mosque: A 400-year-old mosque from the 17th century, built by the Ottomans and famous for its blue tiles.
Topkapı Palace: The Ottoman residence and headquarters of the Ottoman Empire for nearly 400 years.
Basilica Cistern: A water reservoir used by the Romans to provide for the water needs of the imperial palace.
Hippodrome: The area used for Roman chariot races.
Grand Bazaar: The historical market from Ottoman times, with 3,500 shops inside.
The Grand Bazaar will be our last spot to visit.
During the tour, depending on your mood, you can also have a break for lunch or drinks.