Highlights of Istanbul- Full day walking tour with small group of max 8 people

Tour info

Duration
7 hours - 8 hours
Group Size
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Why take this tour?

Tick all the top sites of old Istanbul off your travel bucket list with our specialized small group tour. It is a fully-guided tour inside the Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Orient Express train station, Topkapı palace, Harem, Galata bridge and Spice Bazaar. Along the way stop to hear the stories of the Roman Hippodrome (including Egyptian Obelisk, and Serpent Column German Fountain ), Constantine’s Column. Learn about the famous Orient Express, walk along the Topkapı palace, the biggest and the longest used palace by the Ottoman empire. Galata Bridge and watch the local fishermen Sit at local shop at the 400 years old market and sample the local products.   We take a break for lunch where you can enjoy traditional Turkish cuisine in a friendly setting at a non touristy restaurant where you gourmet guide choose some memorable food for you.

What’s included?

  • Lunch at a local restaurant

  • Afternoon tea

  • Bottled water

  • Coffee and/or Tea

  • Licensed local guide

  • All Fees and Taxes

  • Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Mosque

  • Entry/Admission - Topkapi Palace

  • Tipping to the guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 7-8 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

My Local Guide Istanbul

About operator:

See the local places and local faces of Turkey with My Local Guide Istanbul. Istanbul is a melting pot of European and Asian influences, a mix of the traditional and modern worlds and the best way to explore the city is with My Local Guide Istanbul. Immerse yourself in the heart and soul of the only city in the world that crosses two continents. Walk in the mazes of local streets, visit hidden historic destinations, drink tea with the locals and taste the rich and flavoursome cuisine of the region. My Local Guide Istanbul, with five years experience in leading tours for english-speaking International travellers, offers tours designed and delivered by local people with a passion for Turkey and travel. We specialise in tours for the independent traveller who likes to walk side by side with the locals and explore places that are not easy to discover on your own.

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