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Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch
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Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

By City Of Sultans
9 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €48 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Visit all the main tourist attractions of Istanbul in one day
  • Visit the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Hagia Sophia
  • Learn about the history of Istanbul as you explore its historic sites
  • Stop at a local Turkish restaurant to savour an authentic lunch
  • Navigate the maze-like interior of the Grand Bazaar's shops

Activity location

    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Small-Group Tour
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Join a small group tour (approximately 12-14 people)

Starting time: 08:15
Price details
€47.51 x 1 Adult€47.51

Total
Price is €47.51
Valid for 7 Hours, Private Tour in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Private Tour

Price details
€254.29 x 1 Adult€254.29

Total
Price is €254.29

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup from centrally-located hotels and pickup points
  • What's includedWhat's included Deluxe Mercedes-Benz minibus for the pickup service
  • What's includedWhat's included Licensed guide
  • What's includedWhat's included Lunch at a local restaurant
  • What's includedWhat's included Skip-the-ticket-line entry at the Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia
  • What's includedWhat's included Headset/info port for groups larger than 12
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTopkapi Palace entry fee (2000 TL per person to be paid in cash)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Hagia Sophia entry fee (€ 25 per person)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Drinks

Know before you book

  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Discover Istanbul's most iconic sights on a tour. Listen to your guide recount tales of the city's colourful past as you pass by landmarks such as the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome. Round off the experience with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest covered markets in the world.
Start your tour at the Hippodrome of Constantinople, which was the sports and social centre of the old city. Discover major artworks including the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi, and the fountain of Willhelm II.
Then, continue to the Blue Mosque, whose 6 minarets adorn Istanbul’s skyline. Next up is the Topkapi Palace (additional fee), which was home to Ottoman emperors between the 15th and 19th centuries.
Marvel at the jewel-stuffed treasury, the Ottoman Empire's imperial collections, and priceless displays of Oriental porcelain. If the Topkapi Palace is closed on your trip date, you'll visit the Nakkas Cistern instead.
Continue to the Hagia Sophia Mosque (additional fee), a monument of equal significance to the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Behold the dome and stunning mosaics of this architectural gem as your guide recounts its turbulent history.

Then, enter the Grand Bazaar with over 3,000 shops selling everything from carpets to jewellery to ceramics and leather goods. Take a stroll around the Bazaar and soak in the aroma of different spices, dried fruits, nuts, sweets, and lokum (Turkish Delights). Tour ends in Grand Bazaar.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Reviews

9 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Kristin L

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
21 Apr 2025
United States
The guide was very attentive and informative

6.0 out of 10

Maria B

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
21 Apr 2025
Ireland
I booked this as we thought there was transport as it says when booking, this is very much a walking tour, while I can understand and I agreed not to qui for the castle, I didn’t appreciate being brought to a store where they tried to sell us carpets and other crafts. The rest of the time was enjoyable and informative

10.0 out of 10

Suzanne H

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
17 Apr 2025
United States
It was wonderful!

8.0 out of 10

Anshul J

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
17 Apr 2025
Britain
Everything was well planned. But no transportation for drop off to hotel in the evening made it difficult and costly. Could have been better value for money if transportation back to hotel was also included.

8.0 out of 10

Sisir M

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
17 Apr 2025
India
Trip was well organized, went over than expected time, but saw everything in there. Lunch was really good, the servers were very hospitalable. Our guide Unal spoke good English, adhered to timings for the group to keep going in such busy places.

10.0 out of 10

Dominique S

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
13 Apr 2025
Canada
A guide brings Istanbul history to life. A must for Hagai Sophia, blue mosque and Topkapi palace. Our guide was excellent and gave wonderful recommendations for the city. Highly recommend ! Skip the line with guide was convenient. You will love Istanbul!

6.0 out of 10

Douglas P

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
11 Apr 2025
United States
Very informative. Group split up prior to palace visit as some did not want to go. Kind of awkward; some had 2 hours on their own in the middle of the tour. Could include museum cost in original pricing.

10.0 out of 10

Shadman I

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
6 Apr 2025
Saudi Arabia
Overall, the trip was good. We got to know so many new things related to old history. We had so much fun. The lunch was delisious. Suggestion: I would like to sugggest one thing that a company needs to provide transportation if a customer is located at the asian side.

10.0 out of 10

Jennifer I

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
4 Apr 2025
United States
Wonderful day tour seeing the top sites in Istanbul! Baris was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the day! Even sent us recommendations for other things to see during our time here!

8.0 out of 10

Claire F

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
3 Apr 2025
Britain
liked the itinery . The lunch was great. A more knowledgeable guide would be better.

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