Istanbul:Sultanahmet Old City Tour with Lunch and Transfer

Çengelköy, Istanbul



Discover Istanbul's history and beauty on a guided tour. Zipline over the Bosphorus, visit the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Highlights

  • •⁠ ⁠Explore the exterior of Topkapı Palace with a professional guide
  • Visit the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia with historical explanations
  • Benefit from hotel pickup, drop-off, and comfortable transfers
  • Discover the ancient Hippodrome of Constantinople and its monuments
  • Walk through the Grand Bazaar and enjoy free time for shopping

Description

Discover the heart of Istanbul’s historic peninsula on a professionally guided English-speaking walking tour with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Your experience begins with a comfortable transfer from your hotel to the Old City, where you will start with an exterior visit and historical introduction to Topkapı Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman sultans. (Please note: Topkapı Palace entrance ticket is not included.) Afterwards, enjoy a short stop at a local leather shop before continuing to the vibrant Grand Bazaar, where your guide will share insights about one of the world’s oldest covered markets and give you free time to explore. A traditional Turkish lunch at a selected local restaurant is included in the tour. Following lunch, walk through Sultanahmet Square (the ancient Hippodrome) and admire its historic monuments. Visit the magnificent Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) and conclude your tour at the iconic Hagia Sophia, where your guide will explain its fascinating Byzantine and Ottoman history. (Hagia Sophia entrance ticket is also not included.) This tour combines comfortable transfers with a relaxed walking experience, offering a comprehensive introduction to Istanbul’s most famous landmarks in one unforgettable day.

Includes

Hotel pick-up from centrally located areas Licensed English-speaking guide Lunch at a local restaurant

Excludes

Entrance of Topkapı palace Entrance of Hagia Sophia

Important Information

  • Customer will have lunch included.Personal expenses are not matadory. Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays that is why replaced with BasilicaCistern. Grand bazaar is closed on Sundays.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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