The Must See Old City Tour in Istanbul

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   German Fountain

   This is the German Fountain at the start of the Hipodrome (Sultanahmet) Square

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

2. 2

   Obelisk of Theodosius

   The two obelisks at the heart and end of the square date back to Ancient Egypt, and Eastern Roman Empire. These are the witnesses to the history of this city.

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

3. 3

   Serpent Column

   The Column of Delphi, this column

   The Column of Delphi, this column was a sacrificial altar for the God Apollo. Now the myths it contain live with us.

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

4. 4

   Blue Mosque

   Also known as the Sultanahmed Mosque, this mosque

   Also known as the Sultanahmed Mosque, this mosque is known for its magnificient tiles and art. Being one of the Sultan Mosque's of İstanbul it is a must see.

   20 minutes•Admission free•See on map

5. 5

   Hagia Sophia

   The crown jewel of Istanbul, most unique place you can see in all Turkey is the Hagia Sophia. This beatiful structre is culturally significant to all the cultures who shared this city. A symbol of cultural acceptance and understanding, this is something you have to see when you come to this city. (The line to enter to Hagia sophia usually takes around an hour, because of this Hagia sophia may be our last stop as the lines get shorter during evening)

   45 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

6. 6

   Topkapi Palace

   This is the heart of the Ottoman Empire, this is where the Ottoman family lived at, this is where the court politics and intrigue lies at. See the old treasury housing on of the biggest diamonds of the world, and the biggest emerald in the world. The holy relics room where you can see the belongings of the prophets. And the Harem, where everything happened.

   2 hours•Admission not included•See on map

Meeting point

This is the Starbucks near the Sultanahmet Tram station it is really easy to find and we can get a refreshing coffee at the start of the tour!

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Pickup

• Pickup, or meet at the start point
• 715 hotels are served
• You can request another pickup address
• The operator contacts you to arrange pickup

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please be aware that 2 hours are extra time in case there are lengthy lines or extended travel times.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

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

• Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book