The Best of Istanbul Walking Tour – Full Day
Highlights
- Visit the best attractions Istanbul has to offer in this full-day walking tour
- Take in the beauty of the opulent Topkapi Palace
- See the historic Obelisk of Theodosius at the Hippodrome
- Explore the vast network of ancient Roman reservoirs at the Basilica Cistern
- Marvel at the impressive structures of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
- Stroll around the bustling yet iconic Grand Bazaar
- Enjoy the intimacy of a private/small group tour
About this activity
Location
Istanbul
Language
English
Trip type
Full Day
Duration
8.5 Hours
Confirmation
Instant Confirmation
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation (before 24 hours)
The TripGuru Promise
- Small Groups (max 5-9 people)
- Awesome Local Guides
- Curated Itineraries
- Comfortable Private Cars
- Solo Traveler Friendly
Small Groups
Local Experts
Curated Itineraries
Private Car
Solo Traveler Friendly
What is included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch
- Beverages
Itinerary
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8.30am
Meet at the meeting point in Sultanahmet
- 2
9.00am
Topkapi Palace
- 3
11.45
Hippodrome/Obelisk of Theodosius
- 4
12.00pm
Lunch
- 5
1.30pm
Basilica Cistern
- 6
2.30pm
Blue Mosque
- 7
3.30pm
Hagia Sophia
- 8
5.00pm
Grand Bazaar
- 9
Pick up Area (and/or Meeting Point)
Sultanahmet area
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Notes
Look for 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 our meeting point option.
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Important Information
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Punctuality
Kindly be at your meeting point at least 10 minutes before the stated meeting time. The tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes for you before proceeding to the next stop.
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Traffic
If you are headed to the meeting point, we would like to stress that heavy traffic in the mornings is expected, and can vary greatly when compared to the travel time stated in navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, etc.). Please make sure to consider leaving with enough time to reach your destination.
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Dress Code
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 the dress code.
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Take Note
Grand Bazaar is closed every Sunday but you can visit Spice Bazaar instead.
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Additional Information
Blue Mosque will be closed for renovation from January 1st, 2023. Instead, you can visit another iconic Istanbul Mosque, Yeni Cami (the New Mosque)
Note: The timings may differ based on the selected timeslot
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