Istanbul Small-Group, 1-Day Walking Tour including Hagia Sophia

Explore Istanbul's UNESCO-listed Old City on this small-group, 8-hour walking tour. Admire the opulent Topkapi Sarayi, home of the Ottoman sultans, Hagia Sophia, once the largest church in all of Christendom, the 17th-century Blue Mosque, and the Roman-era Hippodrome, before soaking up the atmosphere of the vibrant Grand Bazaar. Please note that Tuesday tours exclude Topkapi Sarayi and substitute Yerebatan Sarayi (Basilica Cistern) and the Spice Market, while the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Kapali Carsi, Kalpakcilar Cad. Sorguclu Han No: 22, Istanbul 34126 Turkey

Even though we don't suggest shopping here you need to see Grand Bazaar. We normally spend 15 to 20 min but we can stay longer if you need to.

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

A monument from 6th century. a junction point for religions and politics. Your guide will explain architecture and stories behind Hagia Story

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkey

This is the place where they used to do chariot races during Roman era. Here you will also see Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, Walled Obelisk, German Fountain

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

Topkapi Palace was home of Ottoman sultans for 400 years. You will visit the palace with your guide who will bring the stories to light from the shodows of the walls of the palace.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

A monumental building from Ottoman era. You will learn about the architecture and the religion from your guide.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Experta Tours, Cumhuriyet Caddesi No:179/12, Istanbul 34373 Turkey

We can design the tour depending on your interest and time

Duration: 10 minutes