Istanbul City Tour: Discover the Historical and Modern Face
Do you want to experience the cool breeze of the Bosphorus, the scent of history accumulated over the centuries, and the city's endless energy all in one day? Istanbul City Tour is a comprehensive and enjoyable city tour designed for both first-time visitors and those wishing to rediscover the city. In this enchanting metropolis that connects the continents of Europe and Asia, you will embark on an unforgettable journey filled with history, culture, flavors, and views.
Our tour begins in the historic peninsula. In Sultanahmet Square, considered the heart of the Ottoman Empire, your guide will explain how you can simultaneously see the traces of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman eras. Among the magnificent domes of Hagia Sophia, the elegant minarets of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and the remnants of the Hippodrome, you will listen to the story of a different civilization with every step.
Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Hagia Sophia
Hippodrome (At Meydanı)
Basilica Cistern
Topkapi Palace Museum
Around noon, we take a break at a local restaurant where you can taste selected examples of traditional Turkish cuisine. Here, you will have the opportunity to try many delights from kebabs to mezzes, desserts to Turkish coffee, with recommendations from your guide. Afterward, you will witness Istanbul's daily life up close as you walk through mosques, caravanserais, and bazaars adorned with intricate details.
Suleymaniye Mosque
Rustem Pasha Mosque
Historic Egyptian Bazaar
Grand Bazaar
Tahtakale and surroundings
In the afternoon, you will participate in one of the most enjoyable parts of our tour, a Bosphorus cruise. On this boat tour, where you can see both the European and Asian sides at the same time, as you pass by waterfront mansions, magnificent palaces, and under bridges, your guide will share with you the legends and true stories of the Bosphorus.
Galata Bridge
Galata Tower (from the outside)
Bosphorus Bridge
Dolmabahce Palace (from the outside)
Ortakoy Square
Maiden's Tower (panoramic view)
The tour concludes with a photo break at one of the city's most beautiful viewpoints, just before sunset. Istanbul City Tour will make you feel the spirit of Istanbul in a day with professional guidance, comfortable transportation, and carefully selected stops, leaving lasting impressions. By joining this tour, you will experience not just a city tour, but an impressive journey through time from the past to the present.
Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Hagia Sophia
Hippodrome (At Meydanı)
Basilica Cistern
Topkapi Palace Museum
Around noon, we take a break at a local restaurant where you can taste selected examples of traditional Turkish cuisine. Here, you will have the opportunity to try many delights from kebabs to mezzes, desserts to Turkish coffee, with recommendations from your guide. Afterward, you will witness Istanbul's daily life up close as you walk through mosques, caravanserais, and bazaars adorned with intricate details.
Suleymaniye Mosque
Rustem Pasha Mosque
Historic Egyptian Bazaar
Grand Bazaar
Tahtakale and surroundings
In the afternoon, you will participate in one of the most enjoyable parts of our tour, a Bosphorus cruise. On this boat tour, where you can see both the European and Asian sides at the same time, as you pass by waterfront mansions, magnificent palaces, and under bridges, your guide will share with you the legends and true stories of the Bosphorus.
Galata Bridge
Galata Tower (from the outside)
Bosphorus Bridge
Dolmabahce Palace (from the outside)
Ortakoy Square
Maiden's Tower (panoramic view)
The tour concludes with a photo break at one of the city's most beautiful viewpoints, just before sunset. Istanbul City Tour will make you feel the spirit of Istanbul in a day with professional guidance, comfortable transportation, and carefully selected stops, leaving lasting impressions. By joining this tour, you will experience not just a city tour, but an impressive journey through time from the past to the present.
What's Included
Professional Turkish guiding service
Visit to Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and Hippodrome Square
Topkapi Palace and Harem section tour (optional)
Free time and shopping at the Grand Bazaar
Lunch with a view of the Bosphorus or free lunch break
Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
Panoramic crossing of the Bosphorus Bridge and photo stops
Museum and archaeological site entrance tickets during the tour (according to the program)
Visit to Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and Hippodrome Square
Topkapi Palace and Harem section tour (optional)
Free time and shopping at the Grand Bazaar
Lunch with a view of the Bosphorus or free lunch break
Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
Panoramic crossing of the Bosphorus Bridge and photo stops
Museum and archaeological site entrance tickets during the tour (according to the program)
Not Included
"Flight tickets and airport transfers
Lunch and dinner
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Entrance fees to museums and special areas
Travel insurance
Hotel accommodation"
Lunch and dinner
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Entrance fees to museums and special areas
Travel insurance
Hotel accommodation"
The tour duration is generally a full day; it usually starts early in the morning and continues until the afternoon: The Istanbul City Tour typically begins with your pick-up from the hotel in the morning and concludes in the afternoon, allowing you to devote the entire day to exploring the city. The program is planned at a busy but balanced pace, providing opportunities for both sightseeing and short breaks to rest throughout the day.
The price usually includes guidance services, entrance fees to museums and historical sites, and transportation; lunch and personal expenses may be excluded: The tour fee generally covers professional guidance in Turkish/English, entrance fees to museums and historical places specified in the program, and transportation within the city by bus or minibus. However, lunch, drinks, and personal expenses such as souvenirs are often extra and not included in the tour price.
The itinerary generally includes historical points such as Sultanahmet Square, Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar: During the tour, the most important landmark buildings in Istanbul's historical peninsula are visited; detailed information is provided about artifacts from the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. The walking route around Sultanahmet Square covers monumental structures like Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Mosque, followed by Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar, which offers shopping opportunities at the end of the day.
Participants are required to wear comfortable walking shoes, dress appropriately for the season, and have clothing that covers the shoulders and knees for mosque visits: Since there will be prolonged standing and walking on pavements and historical sites during the tour, sports or comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Given the requirement to cover shoulders and knees during mosque visits, especially in summer, light but covering clothing should be preferred, and a shawl or long cardigan may be brought if necessary.
Depending on traffic density, transfer times by bus/minibus may vary; slight changes in the program schedule may occur: Due to the traffic congestion experienced in Istanbul, especially during the morning and evening hours, there may be slight deviations from the specified departure and arrival times. The guide strives to maintain the overall flow of the tour and the places to be visited by adjusting the order of stops or durations slightly according to current traffic conditions.
It is recommended to prepare essential needs such as identity/passport, personal medications, water, and a hat/sunscreen if necessary before the tour: Since identity or passport may be required for entry to some museums and historical sites, it is important to have these documents with you. Especially in the summer, having water, a hat, sunscreen, and any regular medications you use ready in your tour bag helps maintain both your comfort and health.
The price usually includes guidance services, entrance fees to museums and historical sites, and transportation; lunch and personal expenses may be excluded: The tour fee generally covers professional guidance in Turkish/English, entrance fees to museums and historical places specified in the program, and transportation within the city by bus or minibus. However, lunch, drinks, and personal expenses such as souvenirs are often extra and not included in the tour price.
The itinerary generally includes historical points such as Sultanahmet Square, Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar: During the tour, the most important landmark buildings in Istanbul's historical peninsula are visited; detailed information is provided about artifacts from the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. The walking route around Sultanahmet Square covers monumental structures like Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Mosque, followed by Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar, which offers shopping opportunities at the end of the day.
Participants are required to wear comfortable walking shoes, dress appropriately for the season, and have clothing that covers the shoulders and knees for mosque visits: Since there will be prolonged standing and walking on pavements and historical sites during the tour, sports or comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Given the requirement to cover shoulders and knees during mosque visits, especially in summer, light but covering clothing should be preferred, and a shawl or long cardigan may be brought if necessary.
Depending on traffic density, transfer times by bus/minibus may vary; slight changes in the program schedule may occur: Due to the traffic congestion experienced in Istanbul, especially during the morning and evening hours, there may be slight deviations from the specified departure and arrival times. The guide strives to maintain the overall flow of the tour and the places to be visited by adjusting the order of stops or durations slightly according to current traffic conditions.
It is recommended to prepare essential needs such as identity/passport, personal medications, water, and a hat/sunscreen if necessary before the tour: Since identity or passport may be required for entry to some museums and historical sites, it is important to have these documents with you. Especially in the summer, having water, a hat, sunscreen, and any regular medications you use ready in your tour bag helps maintain both your comfort and health.
Comfortable walking shoes
Water bottle or drink
Sun cream and sunglasses
Light jacket or umbrella (depending on the weather)
Camera or a good camera phone
Cash and Istanbulkart
ID or passport
Water bottle or drink
Sun cream and sunglasses
Light jacket or umbrella (depending on the weather)
Camera or a good camera phone
Cash and Istanbulkart
ID or passport