Istanbul Old City Highlights and Hidden Gems Tour

You will spend a day with a professional licensed tour guide exploring the beautiful city of Istanbul. You will learn about the history of Istanbul, visit Byzantine and Ottoman monuments from both historical and art historical perspectives. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to taste local food and drinks recommended by a local professional. With the guide's privilege, you will be able to skip some queues. You will also have chance to have detailed information about other importart atractions and recomendations (such as, food restaurants, hamams, shopping, other important touristic routes, etc.) from local guide who is also a world traveller who had travelled 34 countries and many cities all around the world. This multicultural knowledge will be your advantage of planning rest your holiday and you will find many answer for your questions about Istanbul City and Turkey. Upon your request if all members agree we can customize your route which will be tailor-made for your group.

1. 1

   TopkapI Palace

   2.5 hours

   Topkapı Palace / Short Route (Topkapı Palace is closed for Tuesdays if your tour is in Tuesday it will be w/out Topkapı Palace no worries we will still enjoy our day with many others :)

2. 2

   Hippodrome

   30 min

   Ancient Roman Hippodrome - open air museum and monuments

3. 3

   Blue Mosque

   30 min

   Historical Ottoman Mosque

4. 4

   Basilica Cistern

   1 hour

   Underground Cistern from 6th century Byzantine Era. a Unique experience spot

5. 5

   Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

   1 hour

   The monumental building which is both a museum and a mosque today; had been first built as the biggest operational cathedral in Constantinopolis (today İstanbul) throughout the Byzantine era. As well as today it is for us, it has been very important for both Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, where you can see the layering of architecture and history of art for centuries.

6. 6

   Arasta Bazaar

   1 hour

   Historical Ottoman Bazaar were we will find many traditional stores and products of Turkiye. If requested we will alsı have some time for mini workshops and tastings.

7. 7

   Sultanahmet Square

   30 min

   We will have 30minutes coffee/tea break. It will be personal expense.

8. 8

   Sultanahmet Square

   1 hour

   We will have 60minutes lunch break. It will be personal expense.

• 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
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.