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Full Day Guided Tour to Old City - Cultural Walking Tour of Istanbul

5.0(18)Istanbul1 hour
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(16)

Description

Istanbul Old City Tour with Art Historian Tour Guide Experience Istanbul's timeless sights on a full-day tour of the city's stunning historic places. Listen for the ancient echoes of pounding hooves and charioteers at Hippodrome Square and spot the distinctive tiles of the Blue Mosque. See the Byzantine mosaics and minarets of Hagia Sophia, then follow in the footsteps of powerful sultans, courtiers, and generals at Topkapi Palace. Continue your tour in the vibrant Grand Bazaar, browsing bright displays of handicrafts, carpets, and souvenirs. We will visit Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Grand Covered Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Sultan Tombs. End of the tour we will drop you off at your hotel. Let's start to explore Istanbul. The first visit is to Ancient Hippodrome. It was the center of sports activities in Constantinople. Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, is a breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey.

Tour Options

Full Day Guided Tour to Old City - Cultural Walking Tour of Istanbul
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

30 min

The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today it is a square named Sultanahmet Meydanı in the Turkish city of Istanbul, with a few fragments of the original structure surviving.

10 min

The German Fountain is a gazebo styled fountain in the northern end of old hippodrome, Istanbul, Turkey and across from the Mausoleum of Sultan Ahmed I. It was constructed to commemorate the second anniversary of German Emperor Wilhelm II's visit to Istanbul in 1898.

10 min

The Obelisk of Theodosius is the Ancient Egyptian obelisk of Pharaoh Thutmose III re-erected in the Hippodrome of Constantinople by the Roman emperor Theodosius I in the 4th century AD.

10 min

The Serpent Column, also known as the Serpentine Column, Plataean Tripod or Delphi Tripod, is an ancient bronze column at the Hippodrome of Constantinople in what is now Istanbul, Turkey

10 min

The Column of Constantine, also known as the Burnt Stone or the Burnt Pillar, is a Roman monumental column constructed on the orders of the Roman emperor Constantine the Great in 330 AD. It commemorates the declaration of Byzantium as the new capital city of the Roman Empire.

45 min

Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It remains a functioning mosque, while also attracting large numbers of tourist visitors. It was constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I. Its Külliye contains Ahmed's tomb, a madrasah and a hospice.

Admission not included60 min

Hagia Sophia is the former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Built in AD 537 in the Middle Ages, it is famous for its massive dome. It was the world's largest building and an engineering marvel of its time.

Admission not included180 min

The Topkapı Palace, or the Seraglio, is a large museum in the east of the Fatih district of Istanbul in Turkey. In the 15th and 16th centuries it served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans.

90 min

The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 m², attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily.

Highlights

Lunch
Museum entrance tickets
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Tour Guide

What's included

Included
Lunch
Museum entrance tickets
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Tour Guide
Not included
Alcoholic Beverages
Museum Entrance Tickets (Topkapi Palace 2400 TRY, Hagia Sophia 25 Euro)

Pickup Locations & Times

We provide hotel pick - up and drop off services from hotels located in Taksim, Fatih areas of Istanbul.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(18)

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Lawrence B
June 22, 2026
AMAZING NEHED!!

NEHED WAS AWESOME!Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone visiting Istanbul. Teşekkürler very much Nehed! Harikaydın!!

Operator response

Thank you very much for your wonderful review and recommendation. We are delighted to hear that Nehed made your Istanbul experience so special with her knowledge, friendliness, and patience. We will be very happy to share your kind words with her. Teşekkürler, and we hope to welcome you again in Istanbul.

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martakV8503LS
June 4, 2026
Absolutely worth money we paid

The tour was really fantastic. Murad our guide- full of energy , with great knowledge of culture and history of Stambul not only let us see but also feel the spirit of this vibrant city

3 people found this helpful
Operator response

Thank you very much for your fantastic feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Murat’s energy, knowledge of Istanbul’s culture and history helped you feel the true spirit of this vibrant city. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again in Istanbul.

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Alan_S
April 7, 2026
Our guide was excellent...

Our guide was excellent and gave us an informative and thorough tour. Fatih was a very knowledgeable guide with many insights to Istanbul.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it informative. It is great to know that Fatih’s knowledge and insights made your experience even more special. We hope to welcome you on board again soon.

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Luca_H
October 5, 2025
Entertaining walking tour!

Thank you for a memorable day! Our guide Fatih was very passionate about Istanbul and knowledgeable about its history. He conveyed the information in a very pleasant way which made the trip entertaining for us. After the official part of the tour, he even took us to the Süleymaniye Mosque, from where we had a great view towards Galata! Highly recommended!

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that Fatih’s passion for Istanbul and his deep knowledge of its history made your tour both informative and enjoyable. Visiting the Süleymaniye Mosque is always a beautiful way to end the day, and we’re delighted you enjoyed the view toward Galata. We truly appreciate your kind recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable experience!

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letizial829
September 4, 2025
Tour ad istanbul

The tour was fantastic and above all our guide: a nice and reliable person. We had a wonderful experience and had a great time.

3 people found this helpful
Operator response

Grazie mille per le vostre bellissime parole 🙏✨! Siamo felici che abbiate vissuto un’esperienza così positiva con la nostra guida e speriamo di rivedervi presto a bordo 🚤🌅.

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H7135SVkerryc
August 31, 2025
Ultimate Istanbul

Murat is the most knowledgeable tour guide with a deep understanding of his county’s history and very experienced at sharing the information in a way that is entertaining and informative. We highly recommend Murat he is a definite 10/10. Thank you for a wonderful day.

2 people found this helpful
Operator response

Thank you for the amazing review! Murat always strives to make every tour memorable, and it sounds like he succeeded. 🌟

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C3231TGbryanc
March 16, 2023
Wonderful

Absolutely the best tour guide we have ever had. Highly recommend this tour if you can make time. Lots of history and great experiences!

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yiannstah
March 5, 2023
Istanbul Guided Tour Review

This was an amazing tour that really showed off the sites of city while also providing a great amount of historical information. Yunus was an amazing and very knowledgeable guide. I recommend this tour to anyone visiting Istanbul!

2 people found this helpful
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kanishkaw_nh
March 5, 2023
A good way to spend a day in Istanbul....

Yunus from Bosphorus Tour Istanbul is an excellent guide. He is very knowledgeable about the history of the city. I would go to the extent of stating that he is a walking encyclopedia! Just be prepared to walk a lot during the tour.

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Explore49368347294
March 5, 2023
LEARNED SO MUCH!!!

We were very lucky to have such a wonderful guide to show us all the history and key locations in Istanbul. My family were very happy with my choice to book this tour. The boat ride at the end was an added plus. We would highly recommend that everyone who visits books this tour!!!!

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