Istanbul Old City Group Tour with Lunch and Hotel Pickup
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Overview

Get a holistic look at Istanbul’s highlights on a full-day group tour of the Old City. Together with your guide, you’ll discover the eventful stories behind the Hippodrome, Sogukcesme Sokak, and the German Fountain. Guided visits inside the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and Topkapi Palace ensure a truly comprehensive experience. Set at a comfortable pace, you’re able to fully appreciate Istanbul's history.

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Ratings & Reviews

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Great Istanbul Guided Tour with Lunch

Mabel L, May 2026

Really enjoyed this Old City tour. The guide was friendly and explained the history in a simple and interesting way. Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque were amazing to see in person. Lunch was delicious and the Grand Bazaar was a fun ending to the day. Totally worth it

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for booking with us and happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us, wish to meet you again with us .

History and Culture and Shopping in One Day

Global11847557359, May 2026

This tour had everything I wanted history, architecture, local food, and shopping. The guide was excellent and made every stop interesting. Topkapi Palace was stunning, especially the views and treasures inside. Walking through the Hippodrome was fascinating, and the Grand Bazaar was a colorful and exciting experience. Lunch was a nice break in the middle of the day.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for booking with us and happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us, wish to meet you again with us .

Best Introduction to Istanbul

Connector50172779578, May 2026

If it’s your first time in Istanbul, this tour is perfect. We visited all the must-see attractions in one day without feeling rushed. The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia were unforgettable, and hearing the stories behind each place made the visit even better. Lunch was tasty and served in a nice local restaurant. Our guide was very kind.thank you

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for booking with us and happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us, wish to meet you again with us .

A Perfect Day Discovering Istanbul’s Heritage

Alex M, Mar 2026

The tour was very well organized and covered the most important historical places in Istanbul,The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia were both stunning, and Topkapi Palace gave us a deep look into Ottoman history. Our guide was friendly, patient, and shared many interesting stories that made the visit even more enjoyable. The Grand Bazaar was lively and full of local charm.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for booking with us and happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us, wish to meet you again with us .

Itinerary

  • Hippodrome

    The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today it is a square named Sultanahmet Meydanı in the Turkish city of Istanbul, with a few fragments of the original structure surviving.

    30 minutes
  • Blue Mosque

    The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. A popular tourist site, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque continues to function as a mosque today. The Blue Mosque, as it is popularly known, was constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I.

    30 minutes
  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Hagia Sophia is the former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Built in AD 537 at the beginning of the Middle Ages, it was famous in particular for its massive dome.

    30 minutes
  • German Fountain

    The German Fountain is a gazebo styled fountain in the northern end of old hippodrome, Istanbul, Turkey and across from the Mausoleum of Sultan Ahmed I. It was constructed to commemorate the second anniversary of German Emperor Wilhelm II's visit to Istanbul in 1898.

    30 minutes
  • Grand Bazaar

    The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 m², attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily.

    45 minutes
  • TopkapI Palace

    The Topkapı Palace, or the Seraglio, is a large museum in Istanbul, Turkey. In the 15th century, it served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans. Construction began in 1459, ordered by Mehmed the Conqueror, six years after the conquest of Constantinople.

    45 minutes
    Admission Included
  • Hagia Irene Museum

    Hagia Irene or Hagia Eirene, sometimes known also as Saint Irene, is a Greek Eastern Orthodox church located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace in Istanbul. It is one of the few churches in Istanbul that has not been converted into a mosque. The Hagia Irene today operates as a museum and concert hall.

    30 minutes
  • Caferaga Medresesi

    The Caferağa Medresseh is a former medrese, located in Istanbul, Turkey, next to the Hagia Sophia. It was built in 1559 by Mimar Sinan on the orders of Cafer Ağa, during the reign of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent.

    30 minutes
  • Sogukcesme Sokak

    Soğukçeşme Sokağı is a small street with historic houses in the Sultanahmet neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey, sandwiched in-between the Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace. The car-free zone street is named after the fountain situated at its end towards Gülhane Park.

    30 minutes
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Location

Address

Sultan Ahmet, At Meydanı Cd No:21, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Experience

Highlights

  • Get a comprehensive overview of Istanbul’s Old Town
  • Listen to engaging commentary throughout the tour
  • Have lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant
  • Enjoy convenient hotel pickup included in the tour service
  • Inclusions

    • Lunch
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Tour Guide
    • All Fees and Taxes Except Hagia Sophia museum

    Exclusions

    • Hagia Sophia museum extra entrance 25 Euro if you would like to visit

    Additional Information

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • 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
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • We offer free pick up and drop off to all hotels in central Istanbul. please contact us first if you have any question about the pickup.

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    from
    EUR 175.00