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Tours/Istanbul/Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide

Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide

4.0(3)Istanbul6–8 hours
TRIPADVISOR4.0(3)
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
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Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide
Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide

At a glance

Duration
6–8 hours
Price from
$70 / person
Rating
4.0 / 5 · 3 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 14
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Meeting point
Guide can meet with you Sultanahmet Area Hotels or in front of Hagia Sophia Mosque
Confirmation
Instant

Prices checked on Sep 12, 2026Things to do in Istanbul

Description

First visit is Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments. Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. (Closed on Monday) Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman Mosques in all of Turkey. (Closed on Friday) Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administrative and as the art center of the state. (Closed on Tuesday) Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities. (Closed on Sunday) Hagia Irene also called as “St. Eirene” Church. It is one of the oldest Byzantium churches in Istanbul, was the 2nd largest church of the Eastern Roman Empire after Hagia Sophia. (Closed on Tuesday)

Tour Options

Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide

Itinerary

Admission not included90 min

Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Haghia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcoming both local and foreign visitors. (Closed on Monday)

60 min

Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman Mosques in all of Turkey. Also it was built with unique 6 minarets. (Closed on Friday)

Admission not included90 min

Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administrative and as the art center of the state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury sacred islamic relics, palace kitchens and weapons. (Closed on Tuesday)

60 min

Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities with carpets, leather, jewellery, turkish delight, gold, antique tiles etc.. (Closed on Sunday)

30 min

Let’s start to explore Istanbul. First visit is Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments; The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine.

Admission not included45 min

Hagia Irene also called as “St. Eirene” Church. It is one of the oldest Byzantium churches in Istanbul, was the 2nd largest church of the Eastern Roman Empire after Hagia Sophia. (Closed on Tuesday)

Admission included30 min

Visit a traditional carpet weaving village to discover the art of handmade Turkish carpets, watch local artisans at work, and learn about centuries-old weaving techniques and natural dyes.

Admission included30 min

Grand Bazaar

Highlights

Insurance
Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off-Guide meet at Sultanahmet Hotels or Hagis Sophia
Professional Tour Guide

What's included

Included
Insurance
Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off-Guide meet at Sultanahmet Hotels or Hagis Sophia
Professional Tour Guide
Not included
Meal & Beverages
Personal Expenses
Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
Entrance fee of Hagia Sophia 25 €
Entrance fee of Topkapi Palace 2750 TRY
Transportation

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Topkapi palace entrance fee is 2750 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • Hagia Sophia entrance fee is 25 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide take?

Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide lasts about 6–8 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.

How much does Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide cost?

Prices start at $70 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

Can I cancel Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Guide can meet with you Sultanahmet Area Hotels or in front of Hagia Sophia Mosque. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Best of Istanbul: Full-Day City Tour with Expert Guide offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(3)

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mickmanzi
May 26, 2022
Disappointing Experience

Our guide was wonderful and had a good vocabulary,,, but his accent prevented us from understanding 90% of what he was trying to convey. We canceled a walking tour and rebooked a “coach” tour because the forecast was 90% rain. The coach picked us up at the appointed time but dropped us in the old city for the entire day so we ended up walking anyway. Fortunately, the rain held off until late afternoon at which time he was summoned ,,we waited 45 minutes for him to show

Operator response

Thank you for your review. We will take your comment and opinions into consideration. Your feedback always motivates us to serve you better. We are looking forward to seeing you again.

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josianec2018
May 24, 2022
Visiting the main touristic sites in Istanbul

It was a great tour, very nice guide who explained everything very clearly and whose interaction was very smooth. I highly recommend having the private guided tour because you can get the information better than with a huge group.

Operator response

Thank you for the 5-star review! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our İstanbul Tour. Thank you again for your feedback, which always inspires us to provide better service. We hope to see you again in the future.

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Georgefe87
March 8, 2022
İstanbul ❤️

Me and my wife booked this trip via TripAdvisor and we are glad we did erdem yildiz our guide made our day. First we went to bleu mosque. Our guide explained the histir of the mosque and the hipodrom. Than we went to breath taking hagia than we went to our restaurant. He took us to a local kebab place. Cant describe how tasty it was. Next stop was a Turkish carpet place. For my wife that was the happiest part of the day (not for me because we used my card 😁 Than we went to topkapı palače and grand bazaar and finished the day Thank for everything

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your experience. It's a great pleasure for us to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us. Your feedback always motivates us to serve you better. We are looking forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards, BERGIN TOURS

$70/ person
4.0(3)
Duration6–8 hours
LanguagesEN
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Travellers1–15 pax
ConfirmationInstant
OperatorBergin Tours
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