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Tickets for The Best of Istanbul Walking Tour – Full Day

Explore the best historic sites in Istanbul all in one day

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Start time: 08:30
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Live guide: English, Spanish
Smartphone tickets accepted

What's included

Tour guide
Lunch
Beverages

What's not included

Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Entrance fee Topkapi Palace (650 Turkish Lira, Museum Pass accepted).
Entrance fee Basilica Cistern (460 Turkish Lira)
Entrance fee Hagia Sophia (EUR 25 per person)

Important information

Clothes revealing the shoulders, underarms, back, and knees are not allowed in some sites on this tour; implementation may be strict. Kindly bring a scarf/sweater to cover up or wear clothes that fit.

Meeting point

Binbirdirek, German Fountain, Atmeydanı Caddesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey, Istanbul

  • Visit the best attractions Istanbul has to offer on a comprehensive full-day walking tour with a guide
  • Marvel at the impressive structures of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Suleymaniye Mosque
  • Take in the beauty of the opulent Topkapi Palace and experience the hectic vibes of the Grand Bazaar

You'll first visit the Hippodrome, where you'll see the Obelisk of Theodosius from 15th-century BC. which was originally commissioned by the Egyptian Pharaoh Tuthmosis II before being erected in the Hippodrome by Theodosius in 388.

Next is the Blue Mosque, famous for its beautiful blue tiles and domes. Learn about its history and its significance in the Muslim faith.

Then, head to Hagia Sophia, a magnificent building that has served as a church, mosque, and now a museum. Enjoy its beautiful minarets before the next stop.

After, you'll explore the Basilica Cistern, an ancient Roman water storage with stunning architecture, towering columns, and detailed carvings. Grab lunch at a local restaurant before moving to Topkapi Palace.

The Topkapi Palace, once the administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans during the 15th and 16th centuries, is a sight to marvel at.

End the day at the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest covered markets worldwide, where you can shop for souvenirs to remember your adventure.

Show your The Best of Istanbul Walking Tour – Full Day ticket to a guide wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign. If you are not staying within the free pick-up zones, you may select a meeting point option.

Itinerary

  • 8:30 am: start at meeting point in Sultanahmet
  • 8:45 am: Hippodrome/Obelisk of Theodosius
  • 9:15 am: Blue Mosque
  • 10:15 am: Hagia Sophia
  • 11:15 am: Basilica Cistern
  • 12:30 pm: lunch
  • 2:00 pm: Topkapi Palace
  • 4:30 pm: Grand Bazaar

  • 5:00 pm: end of the tour

  • Meeting Point: German Fountain - Sultanahmet area Binbirdirek, Atmeydanı Cd., 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

Mosque Visit Important Information:

  • Inside the mosque: guides can escort the groups but can't give explanations – silence is mandatory
  • The mosque provides information through audio guides available in multiple languages. You must bring your own headphones or buy one at the entrance for 100 TRY. Scan QR code to listen to the content
  • Museum cards are not accepted
  • The upper gallery is accessible by stairs, it's not recommended if you have mobility issues
  • Knees and shoulders must be covered. Headscarf is mandatory for women and can be bought at the entrance or bring one
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.

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