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Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch
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Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

By City Of Sultans
9 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$87 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Visit all the main tourist attractions of Istanbul in one day
  • Visit the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Hagia Sophia
  • Learn about the history of Istanbul as you explore its historic sites
  • Stop at a local Turkish restaurant to savour an authentic lunch
  • Navigate the maze-like interior of the Grand Bazaar's shops

Activity location

    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Valid for 7 Hours, Private Tour in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Private Tour

Price details
AU$464.13 x 1 AdultAU$464.13

Total
Price is AU$464.13

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup from centrally-located hotels and pickup points
  • What's includedWhat's included Deluxe Mercedes-Benz minibus for the pickup service
  • What's includedWhat's included Licensed guide
  • What's includedWhat's included Lunch at a local restaurant
  • What's includedWhat's included Skip-the-ticket-line entry at the Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia
  • What's includedWhat's included Headset/info port for groups larger than 12
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTopkapi Palace entry fee (2000 TL per person to be paid in cash)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Hagia Sophia entry fee (€ 25 per person)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Drinks

What you can expect

Discover Istanbul's most iconic sights on a tour. Listen to your guide recount tales of the city's colourful past as you pass by landmarks such as the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome. Round off the experience with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest covered markets in the world.
Start your tour at the Hippodrome of Constantinople, which was the sports and social centre of the old city. Discover major artworks including the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi, and the fountain of Willhelm II.
Then, continue to the Blue Mosque, whose 6 minarets adorn Istanbul’s skyline. Next up is the Topkapi Palace (additional fee), which was home to Ottoman emperors between the 15th and 19th centuries.
Marvel at the jewel-stuffed treasury, the Ottoman Empire's imperial collections, and priceless displays of Oriental porcelain. If the Topkapi Palace is closed on your trip date, you'll visit the Nakkas Cistern instead.
Continue to the Hagia Sophia Mosque (additional fee), a monument of equal significance to the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Behold the dome and stunning mosaics of this architectural gem as your guide recounts its turbulent history.

Then, enter the Grand Bazaar with over 3,000 shops selling everything from carpets to jewellery to ceramics and leather goods. Take a stroll around the Bazaar and soak in the aroma of different spices, dried fruits, nuts, sweets, and lokum (Turkish Delights). Tour ends in Grand Bazaar.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Reviews

9 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Shadman I

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
6 Apr 2025
Saudi Arabia
Overall, the trip was good. We got to know so many new things related to old history. We had so much fun. The lunch was delisious. Suggestion: I would like to sugggest one thing that a company needs to provide transportation if a customer is located at the asian side.

10.0 out of 10

Jennifer I

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
4 Apr 2025
United States
Wonderful day tour seeing the top sites in Istanbul! Baris was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the day! Even sent us recommendations for other things to see during our time here!

8.0 out of 10

Claire F

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
3 Apr 2025
Britain
liked the itinery . The lunch was great. A more knowledgeable guide would be better.

10.0 out of 10

Gaudy Q

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
2 Apr 2025
United States
Our tour guide Baris was cool and great on educating us on the history and culture. I enjoyed the Mosque visits and always great when you can stop for lunch and relax before continuing to see and explore more.

8.0 out of 10

Raunaq J

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
30 Mar 2025
India
The tour was arranged well.

10.0 out of 10

Jessica C

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
27 Mar 2025
Germany
Our guide made the tour fun, gave excellent recommendations and due to one person’s request (and group agreement) we even made a side trip! One member wanted to know about Turkish leather so we went to the store where we got a presentation and mini fashion show! Baris was amazing. Highly recommend! Wear great walking shoes and bring a head covering/scarf ladies!

10.0 out of 10

Brian Morenze P

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
19 Mar 2025
Sri Lanka
Our guide was exceptional—knowledgeable, friendly, and truly passionate about Istanbul's history. He brought the ancient ruins and artifacts to life, reciting historical facts with effortless precision. The tour's itinerary was perfectly curated, showcasing the best of the old city. For history enthusiasts, this is an absolute must-do. Just a heads-up: the Topkapi Palace entrance ticket is separate and currently 20,000 Turkish Lira.

10.0 out of 10

Karishma N

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
18 Mar 2025
South Africa
The tour was great! some of the sites required us to pay extra fees, read the tour activity carefully before booking!

10.0 out of 10

Vanessa Reyes M

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
18 Mar 2025
United States
It was wonderful and so full of knowledge!

10.0 out of 10

Keerthi T

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
26 Feb 2025
Britain
Baris was amazing! Very knowledgeable and patient. Felt lucky to have toured with his help. Thank you to the team

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