Turkey · City Tours

7-Hour Istanbul City Tour with Topkapı Palace and Grand Bazaar

7 Hours Round trip from Binbirdirek Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Istanbul's iconic monuments, from the Hippodrome to the Blue Mosque
02 Visit Topkapı Palace, the former residence of Ottoman kings
03 Discover the 6th-century Basilica Cistern near Hagia Sophia
04 Wander through the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest markets
05 Gain insight into Istanbul's daily life beyond the usual tourist sights

Visit Istanbul on a 7-hour city tour and explore the city in the comfort of a car. Stop at some of its most famous attractions, including the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar. Learn about the history, culture, and traditions of ancient and present-day Istanbul while also gaining insight into the city's daily life beyond the usual tourist trail. Enjoy great comfort and full flexibility throughout the tour.

Besides visiting the most beautiful and iconic monuments, you will also have the chance to gain insight into Istanbul's daily life, seeing aspects of the city that tourists normally miss.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Discover Istanbul's Iconic Landmarks

Be picked up from your hotel or place of arrival, whether at the pier or the airport.
Take a tour of the city's major attractions:
- Hippodrome - Built by Emperor Septimus Severus in 203, it could accommodate 100,000 spectators for chariot races.
- Blue Mosque - A historic mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque.
- Topkapı Palace - A 15th-century museum that was once the residence of Ottoman kings.
- Basilica Cistern - Located 500 feet (150 m) southwest of Hagia Sophia, it was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian.
- Grand Bazaar - One of the largest and oldest markets in the world.

Besides visiting the most beautiful and iconic monuments, you will also have the chance to gain insight into Istanbul's daily life, seeing aspects of the city that tourists normally miss.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Binbirdirek 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional Istanbul tour guide service in English, Italian, or Spanish
Private car with driver

What's Not Included

Entrance fees:
- Topkapı Palace: about 12 € per person
- Basilica Cistern: about 6 € per person
Lunch
Parking fees

Know before you go

Thanks to the comfort of the car, you will enjoy great comfort and full flexibility throughout the tour.
The tour program will be tailor-made to fit your specific needs and wishes.

Please note the opening and closing times of the various monuments.

Blue Mosque (cannot be visited on Friday before 3 pm): 9 am till sunset; closed during prayer times.
Topkapı Palace (closed on Tuesday): April - October, 9 am - 7 pm; November - May, 9 am - 5 pm.
Hagia Sophia Mosque (cannot be visited on Friday before 3 pm): 9 am till sunset; closed during prayer times.
Basilica Cistern: April - September, 9 am - 6:30 pm; October - March, 9 am - 5:30 pm.
Grand Bazaar (closed on Sunday): 8:30 am - 7 pm.

Logistics