Turkey · City Tours

8-Hour Istanbul Old Town Tour with Topkapı Palace and Basilica Cistern

8 Hours Round trip from Cankurtaran Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Topkapı Palace, including the fascinating Harem of the Ottoman sultans
02 Admire Hagia Sophia's unique blend of Byzantine and Ottoman heritage
03 Visit the Blue Mosque, famed for its six minarets and breathtaking blue tiles
04 Discover the Roman Hippodrome, once the social heart of ancient Constantinople
05 Step into the Basilica Cistern and see its towering columns and Medusa heads
06 See the 18th-century Fountain Ahmed III, an elegant example of Ottoman design
07 View the German Fountain, a neo-Byzantine monument gifted by Kaiser Wilhelm II

Dive into Istanbul's rich history on this 8-hour tour with an official tour guide, exploring some of the city's most iconic monuments. Marvel at the grandeur of Hagia Sophia, the serenity of the Blue Mosque, and the historic charm of the Roman Hippodrome, while also visiting Topkapı Palace, including its fascinating Harem, and the enchanting Basilica Cistern. Along the way, discover the elegance of the Fountain Ahmed III and the German Fountain, two remarkable landmarks in Istanbul's Old Town.

Marvel at the grandeur of Hagia Sophia, the serenity of the Blue Mosque, and the historic charm of the Roman Hippodrome, while also visiting Topkapı Palace, including its fascinating Harem, and the enchanting Basilica Cistern.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Istanbul

Languages English, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Istanbul Old Town Monuments Tour

Meet in front of the Fountain Ahmed III or at your hotel.
Visit Topkapı Palace, including the fascinating Harem.
Continue to Hagia Sophia.
See the German Fountain.
Explore the Roman Hippodrome.
Visit the Blue Mosque.
End with the Basilica Cistern.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cankurtaran 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional guiding service
Priority access to buy entrance tickets for Topkapı Palace and Basilica Cistern (skip the line)

What's Not Included

Tickets / entrances
Transportation
Food and drink

What to bring

Please read below.

Know before you go

Tour hours: 10:00 - 15:00.
Dress code for mosques: shorts or skirts above the knees are not allowed, shoulders must be covered, and a headscarf is required. It can be provided free at the entrance of the Blue Mosque and for a small fee at Hagia Sophia.

Logistics