Small Group: Best of Istanbul Tour in Old City
Start Point: German Fountain View On Map
Small Group: Best of Istanbul Tour in Old City
If you are looking for the best small group tours Istanbul has to offer, joining our intimate Istanbul group tours with fellow history enthusiasts is the perfect choice.
Led by a licensed local guide, this experience offers a unique perspective of the Old City Istanbul, inviting you to discover centuries-old structures while diving deep into their rich histories.
During this comprehensive Istanbul city tour, you will visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, historical Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern and the vibrant Grand Bazaar. Uncover the fascinating legacies of the Ottoman Empire and the Middle Ages while admiring the architectural beauty and priceless heritage behind each monument.
Take in everything by admiring the beauty of the buildings, the priceless history behind each monument, and the undeniable fact that this place was the heart of both Christian and Islamic civilizations at one point.
Tour Info
- Destinations: Istanbul
- Duration: 3.5 - 4 Hours
- Start Point: German Fountain
- End Point: Grand Bazaar
- Inclusions: Small Group Tour, Licensed Tour Guide, Skip-the-line Access to Buy Tickets
- Exclusions: Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees, Meals & Drinks, Gratuity (Suggested)
- Sight to See: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome Square, Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar), German Fountain
This tour is operated at either 9:00 or 13:30. You can start your tour depending on your time choice.
Meet your tour guide next to German Fountain (Alman Cesmesi) which is located in Hippodrome Square. They will be waiting for you with our company logo so you will notice them easily and start your Istanbul tour with the highlights of the city.
Sultanahmet Square: Here is the square where the chariot races were held in the Roman Empire times, and today you'll see the German Fountain and 3 obelisks which are located along the central spine of the ancient Hippodrome in Sultanahmet.
Blue Mosque: Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I, Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture. The blue shade of the 27.000 pieces of Iznik quart tiles gives the mosque its popular name and 6 towering minarets give its uniquely recognizable structure.
Hagia Sophia: A great blend of Christian and Islamic influence with the beautiful interior of mosaics, impressive and significant history. Built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, played a very important role in the Christian and Islamic World.
Basilica Cistern: Descend beneath Istanbul’s streets to explore a remarkable Byzantine reservoir, where ancient columns, soft lighting, and shimmering reflections create an unforgettable atmosphere.
Grand Bazaar: One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world with over 4,000 shops.
Your Istanbul tour ends here in Grand Bazaar.
*Please note that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Therefore, Sunday tours will be switched to Spice Market visit instead, which will also be the final stop of the tour.
*On Fridays, the tour is only available at 13:30, as the Blue Mosque remains closed to visitors during Friday prayers and reopens after 13:45.
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Please Note:
- Minimum 4 participants are required to operate the tour.
- Please note that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Therefore, Sunday tours will be switched to Spice Market visit instead, which will also be the final stop of the tour.
- On Fridays, the tour is only available at 13:30, as the Blue Mosque remains closed to visitors during Friday prayers and reopens after 13:45.
This tour includes accommodation and is request based. Please fill out the form below.
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Inclusions
- Small Group Tour
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Skip-the-line Access to Buy Tickets
Exclusions
- Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
- Meals & Drinks
- Gratuity (Suggested)
24 Hour - Free cancellation
You are eligible for a full refund if you cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time of the experience.
However, if you cancel within 24 hours of the start time, no refund will be issued, and we will not be able to accept any modification requests during this period.
Please note that all cancellation deadlines are based on local time.