8-Hour Istanbul Old City Private Tour
Explore Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar in one full day with your private driver-guide.
Tour Highlights
- Hagia Sophia — UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque)
- Topkapi Palace & Imperial Treasury
- Grand Bazaar — 4,000+ shops
- Hippodrome of Constantinople
- Traditional Turkish lunch included
- All entrance fees included
- Private English-speaking driver-guide
About This Tour
Discover the heart of historic Istanbul on this private full-day tour. Starting from your hotel, your dedicated driver-guide will take you through more than 2,500 years of history in the Old City peninsula.
Visit the magnificent Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest architectural achievements of the ancient world. Walk through the Blue Mosque and its stunning interior of 20,000 Iznik tiles. Explore the vast Topkapi Palace, home of the Ottoman sultans for 400 years. Stroll through the legendary Grand Bazaar with over 4,000 shops.
All entrance fees are included. Lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant is included. Your driver speaks fluent English and will tailor the tour to your interests.
Itinerary
- 1
09:00
Hotel pickup — your driver meets you at reception
- 2
09:30
Hagia Sophia — 45-minute guided visit
- 3
10:30
Blue Mosque & Hippodrome area
- 4
11:30
Topkapi Palace & Harem (90 minutes)
- 5
13:00
Traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant
- 6
14:15
Grand Bazaar — free shopping time (90 minutes)
- 7
15:45
Basilica Cistern & Sultanahmet Square
- 8
17:00
Drop-off at your hotel or next destination
Book This Tour
Contact us to book this tour or customise the itinerary for your group. We'll confirm availability and send you a fixed price quote within 2 hours.
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