Small Group Tour: Essential Istanbul
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $71 / person
- Location
- Istanbul, Türkiye
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 719 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Global Travel Services
- Meeting point
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/Y%C4%B1lanl%C4%B1+S%C3%BCtun/@41.0056544,28.9728885,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x14cab9961977e587:0xb392b815015a2638!8m2!3d41.0056504!4d28.9750772
Description
Explore the main highlights of Istanbul’s Old Town on this small-group, full-day tour led by an expert guide. Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites, renowned monuments, and remarkable archaeological treasures as you immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. Enjoy exclusive privileges designed to enhance your experience and give you a true taste of Turkish heritage. Tours run daily from approximately 09:00 to 17:00 (timing may vary based on hotel location, group size, interests, weather, or queue lengths), with intimate groups of 1–10 people for a more personalized journey.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Adult (ages 9+)
- $71
- Child (ages 3–8)
- $58
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Blue Mosque
Our accredited guide will accompany you during your visit and will give you all the detailed explanations about the mosque.
Grand Bazaar
Our accredited guide will accompany you during your visit and will give you all the detailed explanations about the bazaar.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Our accredited guide will give you all the detailed explanations about the world famous historical building from outside of the mosque (Hagia Sophia). General entrance of mosque is available only for Turkish citizens. Foreign tourists can only visit Gallery Section with an additional entrance fee (25 Euro per person).
Hippodrome
Our accredited guide will give you all the detailed explanations about all the historical monuments in this square.
TopkapI Palace
Our accredited guide will give you all the detailed information about the palace. You can consult your guide to purchase skip the line ticket. The ticket also includes Harem section visit.
What's included
Included
Transport by air-conditioned minivan. If your hotel is located in centre of old city we don't use it
Professional English speaking guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (hotel locations should be in city centre, please check our radius)
Not included
Topkapi Palace skip the line entrance ticket (everyday except Tuesdays)
Meals and drinks
Pick up and drop off at airports or hotels out of city centre (additional fee)
Gratuities
Underground (Basilica) Cistern skip the line entrance ticket (just for Tuesdays)
Pickup Locations & Times
Depends on hotel's location, sometimes we can't use vehicle since vehicles are not allowed in some parts of old city. We don't have free pick up and drop off service from hotels located out of city centre and airports.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
719 reviews
How it compares in Istanbul
- No. 33 by number of reviews among 3,635 tours in Istanbul
- Starting price $71 is 50% below the typical $143 for tours of similar length in Istanbul
Excurgo comparison of 3,635 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please Note:Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and replaced with Underground Cistern. The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with Spice Bazaar.
- Our accredited guide will give you all the detailed explanations about the world famous historical building from outside of the mosque. General entrance of mosque is available only for Turkish citizens. Foreign tourists can only visit Gallery Section with an additional entrance fee (25 Euro per person). Gallery section visit of Hagia Sophia is not included in our tour.
- While visiting a mosque in Istanbul, women need to cover their heads, shoulders, knees. You can carry your own scarf to cover your head but please note scarves are provided at the entrance of every mosque (available at a charge). If you are wearing leggings, tights or skirts, wraps will be provided at the entrance (available at a charge).
- For the ladies, a headscarf and decent dress covering shoulders and legs are required during their visit to mosque. You can carry your own scarf to cover your head but please note disposable scarves are provided at the entrance of every mosque (.available at a charge).
- Please be aware of that there is a lot of walking in this tour. We can't use vehicle between sites since centre of Sultanahmet area is closed to traffic.
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 Small Group Tour: Essential Istanbul take?
Small Group Tour: Essential Istanbul lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Small Group Tour: Essential Istanbul cost?
Prices start at $71 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.
What days does Small Group Tour: Essential Istanbul run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does Small Group Tour: Essential Istanbul cost for children?
Children aged 3–8 pay from $58, adults from $71. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Small Group Tour: Essential Istanbul for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Depends on hotel's location, sometimes we can't use vehicle since vehicles are not allowed in some parts of old city. We don't have free pick up and drop off service from hotels located out of city centre and airports. Pickup points include Harbour Suites Old City.
What languages is Small Group Tour: Essential Istanbul 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 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(719)
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