Istanbul Highlights! Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı and More
Description
This tour is a must in Istanbul with a small group (10 people max) with all the tickets included! We start from German Fountain- a gift of Kaiser Wilhelm next to Roman Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organised and take place. Blue Mosque the only mosque with six minarets. Next, you will see the. Hagia Sophia - The Church of Divine Wisdom is the highlight of this day. Following the visits you will be guided to Nakkas Cistern and presented to a presentation of old Istanbul and demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts and Grand Bazaar for thousand of shops. Magnificent Topkapı Museum is the big one, the most important museum of Turkey and Balkan Peninsula. First, second, third and fourth courtyards; the Audience Hall, Treasury, gardens, kiosks. Hagia Irene Church. Your lunch will be served en route in a local and authentic restaurant where you will be able to taste various types of local tastes. To see these things with a great guide. Well, you will never be quite the same again.
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Itinerary
In hippodrome square built in late Ottoman period sent by German king Whilliam the 2nd.
Free entrance. Most visited mosque of Istanbul dating 1616 and every detail of this beautiful structure.
Entry admission fees for Hagia Sophia €25 is included in the tour price!
In between Ibrahim Pasha palace and Blue Mosque 35 hundred years old of an masterpecie and its dept history will be given by your guide.
24 hundred years of history brouth to Constantiople in 4rt century
Hippodrome was built for the biggest entertainment of roman citizens.
Naklibent cistern with exhibition of Ancient Constantinople and Hippodrome ruins. Constantinople in 1200 AD Exhibition. Demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts.
4 thousand shops and 62 streets
Lunch break in well known restaurant nearby Blue Mosque, Tamara restaurant Soup of the day Mix kebab, or (vegetarian option) Local dessert or fruit
biggest palace in Istanbul which served Ottoman Empire's 25 Sultans
6th century church of holly piece
In the same square as Hippodrome square
The forum square built by emperor Constantine in 4th century
18th century earliest Mosque Built with baroque style
Antique and jewellery market of Grand Bazaar
On the side to Topkapi Palace walls a street with mansion built in Ottoman period
Ceremonial Street of Ottoman empire
This tour will also cover Harem Museum Of Topkapi Palace
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Ladies best bring a head scarf (if not available, it can be arranged during the tour)
Reviews(658)
Ozzy was a great tour guide and covered all the must see locations providing very detailed historical knowledge for each. In addition the lunch was great and Ozzy takes great photos for you at some hidden spots. Would highly recommend especially if you are in town for a day and want to see as much as you can.
Excellent tour of some of the major sites in Istanbul. Our guide, Oguzhan, was awesome. Very knowledgeable, perfect pacing of sites, and excellent English. Sign up to learn some history, see some beautiful expressions of art, eat some good food, drink plenty of tea and coffee. Cannot recommend enough.
It’s a full on day, but if you have a short stay in Istanbul well worth it as you see most of the main sights and more. A short stop in the morning then lunch around 1pm helped the tired legs and feet! Small group, just 5 of us including our guide Emre our guide who was excellent.
Ozzy is an excellent your guide. I chose this tour because I had only one day in Istanbul and wanted to see as much as possible. I also wanted a tour where all of the entrance tickets were included and with a lunch. This tour might seem expensive but it is largely due to the high entrance costs to the Hagia Sophia and the palace, and I realized that other tours that didn’t include entrance fees and would be similar or more expensive. Ozzy has excellent English and I learned a lot! Much more than if I had gone to the sights alone. I was on a group with 3 other people which was the perfect size. Also, Ozzy is a master photographer and will take lots of nice photos of you :-)
Overall spectacular excursions specially one of the best Ozzy the tour guide, he knows his job very well which I think is overqualified 😎 one must experience dis journey
What a wonderful day. We were fortunate to have Oguzhan as our guide. His knowledge is phenomenal and he is one of the best guides we've ever had in any country. He is also a very enthusiastic and kind person who made a real effort to ensure that we enjoyed our day. Thank you Oguzhan!
Best tour guide ever! Ozzy was very knowledgeable, personable and fun! Highly recommend!
My favorite tour experience in Istanbul was with OZ, an exceptional guide and gifted storyteller who truly brought the city’s rich history to life in a way that was both engaging and unforgettable. Our group of six was the perfect size, making the experience feel intimate, relaxed, and personal. OZ created a welcoming environment where every question was encouraged, and his easygoing nature helped everyone connect quickly. By the end of the day, we no longer felt like strangers—we felt like a small group of friends exploring the city together. We covered a lot of ground on foot, yet everything was thoughtfully paced and tailored to our group’s needs. Thanks to his excellent organization, we were able to skip long lines and make the most of our time. When one person needed a coffee break, it was effortlessly built into the flow of the day. We even had a memorable stop to find the perfect saffron for our daughter-in-law, complete with a mini-lesson from a local merchant on how to identify the best quality. If you are only going to take one tour in Istanbul, this is the one to choose.
One of the best guides . Ceylan Oguzhan speaks very good English and impressed with his knowledge about the history The tour included the main historical and cultural sites from Istanbul and was very well organised. He showed a lot of care for the group We are very glad he was our guide on the trip Claudia Cladovan România
Santa Sofia is beautiful because it has stunning Byzantine mosaics. Visit lasted more than 20 minutes...50 euros per person...no comment.
It’s not appropriate to reject my request about this review! I’m reporting this for the 3rd time! These guests hadn’t experienced my tour! Second we don’t provide tours in different languages! And this is an Italian review! Third, my tour is 8-9 hour tour! Fourth, Hagia Sophia entrance is €25 euros per person! How come these words. Santa Sofia è bella in quanto presenti splendidi mosaici bizantini Visita al più di 20 minuti....50 euro a persona...no comment Translates as Hagia Sophia is beautiful because it features splendid Byzantine mosaics. The visit lasts no more than 20 minutes...€50 per person...no comment. These guests probably visited Hagia Sophia Museum on their own only spend 20 minutes and try to explain their experience! They probably tried to rate the museum and end up entering into my 8-9 hour tour because it’s mentioned on my tour name also! I hope this message finds you well! Best regards
