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Istanbul Old City Highlights Small Group Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4–7 hours
- Price from
- $90 / person
- Location
- Istanbul, Türkiye
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Laal Dmc
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide in front of the Sultan III. Ahmet Fountain ( in front of Main Gate of Topkapi Palace )
Description
Discover the best of Istanbul’s Old City on this small-group walking tour through the historic Sultanahmet district. Visit the city’s most iconic landmarks, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the ancient Hippodrome of Constantinople. Learn how Byzantine and Ottoman empires shaped Istanbul while enjoying engaging storytelling from a licensed local guide. Designed for travelers who prefer a focused and informative experience, this tour offers a relaxed pace and personal interaction in a comfortable small-group setting.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:00 AM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 18
- Adult (ages 1+)
- $90
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $180.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 17.
Tour Options
Itinerary
TopkapI Palace
Topkapi Palace Museum / Topkapı Sarayı More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, it was the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for almost 400 years long. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of Oriental architecture which resembles the power of the Ottoman Empire.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Hagia Sophia Museum / Ayasofya / Santa Sofia Built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, played a very important role in the Christian and Islamic World. After the Ottoman conquest the bells, altar, iconoclastic, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and many of the mosaics were eventually plastered over to convert the church into a mosque then a museum and now it’s a mosque for the second time. The most important stop of an Istanbul tour is operated in Old City Istanbul / Constantinople. *Please note that as it's not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there.
German Fountain
German Fountain / Alman Çeşmesi
Hippodrome
Hippodrome Square / Atmeydanı Hippodrome; where the chariot races were held in the Roman Empire times, Egyptian Column from Byzantine Empire time and today German Fountain is the main cornerstone of the square of Ottoman Empire.
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque / Sultanahmet Camii Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I of the Ottoman Empire, the Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale.
Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar / Kapalı Çarşı One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world with over 4,000 shops with colorful products of ceramic, leather, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothes, silver, and gold.
What's included
Included
Licensed English-speaking guide
Not included
Any entrance fees
Any Meals & Drinks during tour
Own expenses during tour
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
1 reviews
How it compares in Istanbul
- Starting price $90 is 21% below the typical $115 for tours of similar length in Istanbul
Excurgo comparison of 3,638 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Istanbul Old City Highlights Small Group Tour take?
Istanbul Old City Highlights Small Group Tour lasts about 4–7 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Istanbul Old City Highlights Small Group Tour cost?
Prices start at $90 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $180. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Istanbul Old City Highlights Small Group Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:00 AM.
Can I cancel Istanbul Old City Highlights Small Group Tour 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 Meet your guide in front of the Sultan III. Ahmet Fountain ( in front of Main Gate of Topkapi Palace ). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Istanbul Old City Highlights Small Group Tour 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 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Istanbul Old City Highlights Small Group Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Laal Dmc.
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