The Best of Istanbul Old City 2024

Overview of the tour in Istanbul

The heart of Istanbul remains its fascinating Old City, home to some of the most historic sites of this vibrant megalopolis. Spectacularly located on a peninsula across the Bosphorus Strait to Asia, Sultanahmet was formerly the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires.

Experience the timeless sights of Istanbul on a free tour of the city's stunning historic sites. Hear the ancient echoes of hoofbeats and charioteers in Hippodrome Square and see the distinctive tiles of the Blue Mosque. See the magnificent Hagia Sophia and then follow in the footsteps of powerful sultans, courtiers and generals in the gardens of Topkapı Palace. Continue your tour in the vibrant Grand Bazaar, taking in brilliant displays of handicrafts, carpets and souvenirs.

Places to visit:
-Topkapı Palace (from outside)
-St. Irene Church
-Hagia Sophia (from outside)
-Hurrem Sultan Hammam (from outside)
-Blue Mosque (inside)
-German Fountain
-The Walled Obelisk
-Obelisk of Theodosius
-Snake Column
-Ibrahim Pasha Palace
-Nakkaş Cistern (optional)
-Grand Bazaar (inside)

Our Guides

Nehed (EN)

Ertuğ (ES)

On arrival

Theodosius Obelisk (The Egyptian Obelisk) in Sultanahmet will be the meeting point.
Our guide will be waiting for you with the Turkish flag or turquoise umbrella.

Things to note

Useful information for the traveler:
- No ticket is required for any place we will enter.
- If you are a group of more than 8 people, we do not accept your reservations, even if you make separate reservations. Your guide has the right not to accept your group if you come in a large group. This tour is designed for couples traveling alone and small groups. Please contact us if you have a large group so that we can arrange a private tour for you.
- You may want to bring a headscarf to enter the mosques.
- When the tour is over you can pay the guide whatever you think is fair. Some will pay 10 €, others 50 $. You decide! (the minimum recommended contribution is €10 per person worldwide).
- The capacity of the tour will be a minimum of 5 travelers and a maximum of 15 travelers to operate the tour.

Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.