Istanbul Highlights Guided Tour

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Duration: 7 hours
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Experience Highlights

Can you imagine touring the historic centre of Istanbul in a tour of about 7 hours, accompanied by an expert guide who will reveal all the secrets of its history and architecture?

With this tour, you can enjoy a more intimate experience in a small group. They will also help you to buy tickets more quickly and save you time, so you can make the most of the day. Children under 2 years old are free.

Istanbul, an ancient city straddling two continents, will surprise you with its incredible heritage, the result of having been the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. You will be able to admire legendary monuments such as the Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar, enjoying an activity that combines history and beauty in every corner.

The tour includes transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle and the convenience of free pick-up from centrally located hotels in Taksim, Beyoglu, Sultanahmet, Fatih, Sisli, Levent, Besiktas or Ortakoy. It is available in Japanese and English, so you can choose (in the next step of the booking process) the one that best suits your needs.

  • Tour the historic centre of Istanbul and discover the wonders of this ancient city.
  • Avoid the long queues to buy tickets to the most popular places in the city, and visit monuments such as the Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque or Hagia Sophia.
  • Learn about the history and culture of Turkey's capital city with an expert guide .

What’s included

  • Tour of Istanbul
  • Professional guide (in English or Japanese)
  • Entrance fees to Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia

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Step by Step

Join this tour through the historic centre of Istanbul, where you will get to know the main monuments and points of interest of the city. The tour will last approximately 7 hours, during which you will learn about the history and architecture of Turkey's capital, accompanied by an expert guide .

The activity takes place in a small group of no more than 15 people, so that you can enjoy a more intimate and personalised experience with your trusted companions.

Some of the places you will visit during the activity are the following:

  • Hagia Sophia Mosque: Former Byzantine church and later mosque, it is one of the most emblematic places in Istanbul. Built in the 6th century, it is characterised by its impressive dome and the richness of its mosaics.
  • Blue Mosque: Also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, it is one of the most famous mosques in Istanbul. It is characterised by its six minarets and its impressive interior decoration with ceramic tiles.
  • Istanbul Hippodrome: Located in the heart of the city, this is a place of great historical importance. It was built in the 3rd century and was the venue for important events such as horse races and sporting competitions.
  • Topkapi Palace: Built in the 15th century, it was theresidence of the Ottoman sultans for over 400 years. It is now a museum and houses an impressive collection of jewellery, porcelain and art objects.
  • Grand Bazaar: One of the largest and oldest markets in the world, with over 4,000 shops. It is an ideal place to buy handicrafts, textiles, jewellery and decorative objects.

A very complete and varied tour, in which you will be able to familiarise yourself with the culture and history of Turkey through its architecture and monuments.

Reviews

4.5
· 734 Reviews
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    100% recommended
  • M
    M.
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    Excellent excursion, although I got tired I enjoyed it very much.
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    A.
    5
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    The guide was really great, he knew a lot about each place and everything. I was fascinated with the Blue Mosque, it has so much energy. I have nothing more to say than to recommend them, a unique experience.
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    A.
    5
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    We loved it!!!
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