Turkey · City Tours

8-Hour Istanbul Sultanahmet Tour with Topkapı Palace and Grand Bazaar

8 Hours Round trip from Sultan Ahmet Easy pace

Make your way to the stunning Hagia Sophia

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the historic Sultanahmet neighbourhood and its architectural legacies
02 See the Hippodrome's Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi, and fountain of Willhelm II
03 Visit the stunning Blue Mosque, famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets
04 Browse the dazzling Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest covered markets
05 Marvel at Topkapı Palace and stroll through the Sultan Tombs

Visit six of Istanbul's major attractions on a comprehensive tour of the historic Sultanahmet neighbourhood, home to many of the city's finest architectural legacies and landmarks. Explore the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, the dazzling Grand Bazaar, and the Sultan Tombs, with a delicious 3-course lunch included during the day.

Visit the stunning Blue Mosque, famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Istanbul

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sultanahmet Highlights Tour

Enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch and start your tour with your Istanbul tour guide.
Go to the Hippodrome and see the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi, and the fountain of Willhelm II.
Make your way to St. Sophia, the Church of Holy Wisdom.
Visit the stunning Blue Mosque, famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.
Explore the Grand Bazaar (closed on Sunday).
Marvel at the beautiful Topkapı Palace.
Stroll through the Sultan Tombs.

Where this trip takes you

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off by air-conditioned, non-smoking tour coaches
Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Lunch
English-speaking professional licensed Turkish tour guide
Service charges and local taxes
Free pick-up service from Europe-side and city-centre hotels only

What's Not Included

Drinks at lunch
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses

Know before you go

Places to Visit

Hippodrome: The former centre for entertainment, sports, and political activities during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. You will see the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi, and the fountain of Willhelm II.
St. Sophia: The Church of Holy Wisdom, undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the world, used as a mosque during the Ottoman period and serving as a museum today.
Blue Mosque: One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul, this 17th-century architectural masterpiece is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. It is also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.
Grand Bazaar: The oldest and largest covered marketplace in the world, with nearly 4,000 shops full of rich collections of carpets, jewellery, leather, and souvenirs. Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday.
Topkapi Palace: The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, and the Holy Mantle, enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Treasury and Harem sections in Topkapi Palace are not included in the program due to extra entry. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday; this tour will be replaced with the Two Continents Tour.
Sultan Tombs: There are five tombs of Ottoman sultans within the graveyard at St. Sophia. The ceramic panels are among the most beautiful examples of the 16th century, with purple, green, blue, and red flower motifs. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses. (Sultans Tombs are closed on Monday and will be replaced with Little Hagia Sophia Mosque.)

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