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Tours/Istanbul/Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide

Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide

5.0(2)Istanbul5–8 hours
TRIPADVISOR5.0(2)
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
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Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide
Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide

At a glance

Duration
5–8 hours
Price from
$110 / person
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 2 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Meeting point
Near to Grand Bazaar
Confirmation
Instant

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

Description

Starting from the spice-scented, mystical atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar, we embark on an unforgettable walk toward the very zero point of history. This is not merely a sightseeing excursion, it is a voyage of discovery where you will touch the city's soul and hear thousands of years of stories etched into the very stones of Istanbul. As we walk amidst the majesty of Hagia Sophia, the splendor of Topkapi Palace, and the elegance of the Blue Mosque, we will step beyond the city's tourist façade. Our licensed professional guide will reveal not just what is written in history books, but the 'true face,' hidden details, and living culture of this ancient city. As you discover the local culture with our expert guide, you will have the exclusive advantage of bypassing museum queues and buying your tickets with zero commission fees.

Tour Options

Private Tour

Itinerary

30 min

The Grand Bazaar is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 65 streets and over 4,000 shops.

15 min

The Nuruosmaniye Mosque is an 18th-century Ottoman mosque located in the Çemberlitaş neighbourhood of Fatih district in Istanbul, Turkey, which was inscribed in the Tentative list of World Heritage Sites in Turkey in 2016.

15 min

The Column of Constantine is a monumental column commemorating the dedication of Constantinople by Roman emperor Constantine the Great on 11 May 330 AD. Completed 328 AD, it is the oldest Constantinian monument to survive in Istanbul.

Admission not included60 min

It is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey.

Admission not included90 min

It is a mosque and former church serving as a major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey. The last of three church buildings to be successively erected on the site by the Eastern Roman Empire, it was completed in 537 CE. The site was a Greek Orthodox church from 360 CE to 1453, except for a brief time as a Latin Catholic church between the Fourth Crusade and 1261. After the fall of Constantinople in 1453, it served as a mosque until 1935, when it became a museum. In 2020, the site once again became a mosque.

45 min

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, also known by its official name, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was constructed between 1609 and 1617 during the rule of Ahmed I and remains a functioning mosque today. It also attracts a large number of tourists and is one of the most iconic and popular monuments of Ottoman architecture.

45 min

It was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today it is a square in Istanbul, Turkey, known as Sultanahmet Square. We will see "German Fountain, Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, Walled Obelisk" together.

Admission not included90 min

Topkapı Palace was built by Sultan Mehmed II (1444-1445 and 1451-1481) during the years 1460-1478, following the conquest of Istanbul. Topkapı Palace is situated in one of the oldest parts of Istanbul; the historic peninsula bounded by the Marmara Sea, the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn inlet. It is one of the city’s most iconic buildings.

15 min

Gülhane Park is a historical urban park in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. It adjacent to and on the grounds of the Topkapı Palace. The south entrance of the park sports one of the larger gates of the palace. It is the oldest and one of the most expansive public parks in Istanbul.

15 min

Sirkeci railway station, listed on maps as Istanbul railway station, is a railway terminal in Istanbul, Türkiye. The terminal is located in Sirkeci, on the tip of Istanbul's historic peninsula, right next to the Golden Horn and just northwest of Gülhane Park and the Topkapı Palace.

30 min

There are several documents suggesting that the name of the bazaar was first "New Bazaar". Then it got its name "Egyptian Bazaar" because it was built with the revenues from the Ottoman eyalet of Egypt in 1660.

15 min

The New Mosque, originally named the Valide Sultan Mosque,. After its partial reconstruction and completion between 1660 and 1665, is an Ottoman imperial mosque located in the Eminönü quarter of Istanbul, Türkiye. It is situated on the Golden Horn, at the southern end of the Galata Bridge, and is a notable Istanbul landmark marking the crossing from the old historic core of the city to the Beyoğlu (Pera) district. The mosque is a notable example of the Sultanate of Women period in Ottoman Empire.

15 min

The Golden Horn is a major urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Türkiye. As a natural estuary that connects with the Bosphorus Strait at the point where the strait meets the Sea of Marmara, the waters of the Golden Horn help define the northern boundary of the peninsula constituting "Old Istanbul" (ancient Byzantium and Constantinople), the tip of which is the promontory of Sarayburnu, or Seraglio Point. This estuarial inlet geographically separates the historic center of Istanbul from the rest of the city, and forms a horn shape, sheltered harbor that in the course of history has protected Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman and other maritime trade ships for thousands of years.

Highlights

Sweet and Spice Tasting
Bottled water
Government Fees
Guidance
Priority to Buy Tickets (Skip the Lines)
Coffee and/or Tea

What's included

Included
Sweet and Spice Tasting
Bottled water
Government Fees
Guidance
Priority to Buy Tickets (Skip the Lines)
Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
Tictets
Gratuities
Lunch

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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Frequently asked questions

How long does Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide take?

Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide lasts about 5–8 hours. The itinerary has 13 stops.

How much does Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide cost?

Prices start at $110 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 Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with 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 Near to Grand Bazaar. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(2)

Q
Q3724IUdannym
February 28, 2026
Made my tour incredible

Last year we made a trip with emrullah for my family and this year we made again and he was really good in his job. Patience, skills, knowledge authentic. You can trust him! And his tour 😄

Operator response

Glad to hear of that. I am waiting for another tour :) See you next year...

F
fiend2026
January 4, 2026
Nice walking tour...

All in all, it was a fantastic and nice walking tour. The Basilica Cistern has been beautifully restored, now featuring atmospheric lighting and art installations. Purchasing tickets by skip the line allowed us to walk right in without queuing. The Hagia Sophia offers breathtaking architecture and deep history, though the experience has changed now that it serves as an active mosque. Tourists are restricted to the upper gallery, while the main floor is kept for prayer. Regrettably, the Christian heritage is becoming less visible and some marble crosses have been filled in. On the bright side, entry was smooth. there was no line for tickets, and security took less than 30 minutes.

Operator response

It was our pleasure to guide you in our city. I hope to see you again

$110/ person
5.0(2)
Duration5–8 hours
LanguagesEN
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Travellers1–8 pax
ConfirmationInstant
OperatorEmrullah Cansu
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