Small-Group Tour: Best Sights of Istanbul

See the highlights of Istanbul in one single day. With this small group tour you will see the top sights of Istanbul with the accompany of your officially licensed tour guide.

1. 1

   Hippodrome

   15 min

   Hippodrome is where the chariot races were held in the Roman Empire times.

2. 2

   Blue Mosque

   40 min

   Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I, Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale. The blue shade of the 27.000 pieces of Iznik quart tiles give the mosque it’s popular name and 6 towering minarets give its uniquely recognizable structure.

3. 3

   Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

   1 hour

   See the beautiful Hagia Sophia, admire the great blend of Christian and Islamic influences with beautiful interior of mosaics and significant history.

4. 4

   TopkapI Palace

   1 hour

   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 houses exhibits of art, books, jewels, plates, costumes, the Treasury and the Holy Relics.

5. 5

   Grand Bazaar

   1 hour

   The Grand Bazaar and the Spice Market are two colorful indoor bazaars and have lots of shops offering a variety of spices, rugs, purses, flavored teas, jackets, Turkish delight, nuts, as well as ceramics and small souvenirs.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and replaced with Arasta Bazaar. Children aged 11 and under can visit museums free of charge. Please make sure that you have passport copies of children as you have to verify their ages at museums. Annual Closing Dates of all museums and bazaars in Istanbul as follows: January 1 – New Year, Ramadan/Eid Celebrations, October 29 – Republic Day.

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