Small-group Full-Day Walking Tour of Istanbul | La Vacanza Travel

Small-group Full-Day Walking Tour of Istanbul

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 8 hours
  • Istanbul
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Immerse yourself in Istanbul’s five best sights on this guided full-day tour. Fit all of the attractions at the top of your bucket list into one packed day, with the help of an expert local guide. Stroll Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet neighborhood, brimming with iconic buildings and storied streets. Tour the Blue Mosque, one of the most important sites in the Muslim world. Delve into history of the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Istanbul Hippodrome. And you won’t want to miss the and the bustling Grand Bazaar. This tour is limited to 14 people to ensure a quality tour experience. The tour does not cover pickup & drop off service and lunch service.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi), MeydanI Sok. No:46 Sultan Ahmet Mahallesi,, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Your action-packed full-day Istanbul sightseeing tour begins by meeting your guide at the meeting point (in front of Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum at Sultanahmet Square). Start with a brief orientation to the day ahead. Keep in mind the order of places may change from what is described below. 

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Venture to the Blue Mosque, one of the most stunning sights in Istanbul. Admire its six signature minarets and many ornate Iznik tiles that come together to form its dazzling blue walls. Listen as your expert guide tells you about the fascinating history of this Ottoman-era mosque.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Optional visit to Hagia Sophia. Entrance fee is on guests own expense

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuedays

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkiye

Midway through the day, break for a the lunch which is on your own expense.  Move on to the Hippodrome, where you can admire a granite Egyptian obelisk that was a gift to Istanbul. At one point, this location marked the epicenter of the city’s sports life and also served as a political center.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Kalpakcilar Cad. Sorguclu Han No: 22, Istanbul 34126 Turkiye

Closed on Sundays

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: German Fountain, Hippodrome Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

It was built in Germany and moved by ships and its construction was completed in Istanbul.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Obelisk of Theodosius, Sultanahmat Meydani Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul Turkiye

Obelisk of Theodosius: obelisk, originally erected for king Thutmose III of Egypt but transferred to Constantinople,

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Hagia Irene Museum, Sultanahmet Meydani Topkapi Sarayi 1. Avlusu Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

The Hagia Irene located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace is the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine).

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Local English speaking professional guide
  • Walking tour (meeting point: Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum at Sultanahmet Square)
  • Guaranteed to skip the long ticket lines
  • Entry/Admission - Topkapi Palace

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Meeting point: Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum (Sultanahmet)
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:12, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye


Departure Time

09:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

joaquingF5407CR

17 Aug, 2023

Me and my wife had an incredible time on the tour, truly breathtaking views and our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. Sevilay Tokamak was the best. I can't recommend this tour enough and it is a must do in Istanbul. From historical sites and facts to cultural aspects of life. From spice shops to just breathtaking views this tour has it all it has it all.

869gailg

19 Sep, 2019

Fantastic day. Our guide Sevilay was wonderful, so much history, tons of add ons, she covered so many things, can’t believe we did so much in one day. September is a perfect time, not to hot & crowds where manageable.

FareehaA

29 Jun, 2019

I booked the full day tour which was supposed to be from 9 till 5 however finished at 3. Through expedia. I had to go to a hotel and wait to be picked up. The lady tried her best however some of her speech wasnt quite clear. We went to the blue mosque hagia sophia biscilin (underground) lunch and then grand bazaar. On the way to the bazaar we stopped at a carpet place and were being sold carpets i think we should be warned about these things as i didnt want a carpet. The tour lady realised that we werent interested then her mood turned sour hence why she left at 3.

Babs1959

08 Aug, 2018

This was our 1st visit to the beautiful city of Istanbul. We were only there for 3 nights so wanted to see as much as we could before we had to leave. The Small-group Full-Day Walking Tour of Istanbul was absolutely perfect. We were picked up at 8:15 a.m. from our hotel, and boarded a luxury over sized van which took us into the area of the Blue Mosque. Our guide, Hakan Adagume was a wealth of interesting information and he was able to give us lots of background history regarding all the wonderful sites we were walking to. We were also given free time at each site to explore and take pictures. At around 1:00p.m. we stopped at a lovely restaurant and we were served a delicious Turkish lunch which was included in our tour. After lunch we strolled to a Government licensed/sponsored rug factory and watched a lady weave a portion of a silk rug and then were given information on the history of Turkish rugs and why these rugs were different from all other rugs - they are double knotted. At the end of the presentation you could look around or if you wanted to, you could purchase a rug(s) but there was no pressure to buy. Our last stop was the Grand Bazaar where you could buy almost anything. We wanted to pick up some Turkish Delight and look at some silver jewelry. Our guide Hakan took us to shops that he trusted and we were able to buy what we'd been looking for. At around 5:00p.m.we were all given the option to stay at the Grand Bazaar and taxi back to our hotels or we could be picked up by our driver and be dropped off at our hotels. It was a fabulous day full of interesting architecture, history and last but not least, our wonderful tour guide Hakan Adagume who made this day tour a fabulous experience. We can't wait to go back !

MargateBee

15 Jun, 2018

Tour coincided with end of Ramadan so guide had to be creative with morning itinerary as some sites closed till afternoon. We really enjoyed the small group size with nice people from Denmark, Aus,and US. The sites were excellent, all of which are guide ensured our priority entrance. Th Hagia Sophia was breathtaking and the Topkapi palace were particular highlights. You could do it all by yourself but you would have long queues.

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