Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Hippodrome

   Continue through Istanbul Hippodrome, seeing the granite Egyptian obelisk that was gifted to the city, and hear how the site once represented the hub of the city’s sporting and political life. After stopping for photos.

   25 minutes•Admission free•See on map

2. 2

   Blue Mosque

   Head to the Blue Mosque to marvel at its six minarets and the thousands of Iznik tiles that cascade a sea of blue over the building’s interior. One of the finest examples of classical Ottoman architecture, the mosque was built at the bequest of Sultan Ahmet I who demanded a mosque to rival the grandeur of the Hagia Sophia.

   30 minutes•Admission free•See on map

3. 3

   Topkapi Palace

   Like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace now exists as one of Istanbul’s premier museums, home to a collection of ornamentation that once belonged to the city’s 15th-century sultans and harems.

   1 hour•Admission included•See on map

4. 4

   Basilica Cistern

   Might be replaced with Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. Visit Basilica Cistern — Istanbul’s ‘sunken palace’ — a site that famously featured in the James Bond movie From Russia with Love. The site is one of the largest of the city's ancient cisterns that lie beneath the ground.

   30 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

5. 5

   Grand Bazaar

   Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s most famous souks. Comprising nearly 60 streets and thousands more shops, the bazaar can be overwhelming. Let your guide introduce you to its colorful (if chaotic) highlights, and shop for jewelry, leather, pottery, spices and more.

   30 minutes•Admission free•See on map

6. 6

   Hagia Sophia

   Optional visit to Hagia Sophia - Entrance fee

   Optional visit to Hagia Sophia - Entrance fee is on guests own expense

   1 hour•Admission included•See on map

7. 7

   Obelisk of Theodosius

   In between Ibrahim Pasha palace and Blue Mosque 35 hundred years old of an masterpecie and its dept history will be given by your guide.

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

8. 8

   German Fountain

   In hippodrome square built in late Ottoman period send by German king Whilliam the 2nd.

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

9. 9

   Hagia Irene

   6th century church of holly peice

   20 minutes•Admission included•See on map

10. 10

    Ceremonial Street of Ottoman empire

    10 minutes•Admission free

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.

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Pickup

• Pickup, or meet at the start point
• 7 hotels are served
• You can request another pickup address
• The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
• Pickup begins 70 min before departure

Know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• Minimum age is 4 years
• Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
• Guests must call 24 hours in advance for pick up times
• Blue Mosque ang Hagia Sophia are open to visit after 14:30 on fridays due to prayer times
• Not recommended for participants with walking difficulties
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Please note: You must contact your local service provider 24 hours prior to the tour to reconfirm your departure point and time

Cancellation and refunds

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book