Istanbul Highlights: Hagia Sophia & Topkapı Tour

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Istanbul on this small group tour. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, explore the Grand Bazaar, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • German Fountain - Located in Hippodrome Square, this fountain was constructed during the late Ottoman era and was a gift from German Emperor Wilhelm II.
  • Blue Mosque - Offers free entry. This is Istanbul’s most visited mosque, dating back to 1616, showcasing exquisite architectural details.
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque - The entry fee of €25 for…
What's Included
  • Topkapı Palace, Harem, and Hagia Irene tickets included ($62 USD)
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • All fees and taxes
  • English-speaking professional tour guide
  • Tea and coffee
  • Hagia Sophia ticket included ($28.5 USD)
What's Not Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This tour is an essential experience in Istanbul, featuring a small group and all-inclusive tickets! Start the day at the German Fountain, a gift from Kaiser Wilhelm, located next to the Roman Hippodrome, the site of historic chariot races. Visit the Blue Mosque, renowned for its six minarets. Then, explore the Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom,…

Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
German Fauntain is just by Blue Mosque and 2 mınutes walk from Sultan Ahmet Tram Station
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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21necati_
Jan 23, 2026
Best day of our trip! - What a great day! From start to end we were informed about istanbul’s rich history and culture in a very detailled aspect. Our guide ozzy is a gifted talented historian. Our inculded lunch was great too what else to say a memorable day well spent. Our tickets were aranged in advance and incuded didnt have wait at all. Thank you ozzy!
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Kirsten_c
Jan 9, 2026
Oğuzhan was an amazing... - Oğuzhan was an amazing tour guide for the day! There was only one other person on our tour, making 3 total so it felt like a private tour! We loved visiting all of the places. Oğuzhan made sure to tell us when he could not guide us (govt/site regulations) but would tell us about what to see and look for and why it was important. I'm glad we did this tour as we were able to see most of the big sites in Istanbul all in one day! Topkapi palace seems like it would be overwhelming without this as we saw the highlights, but it never felt rushed. I loved visiting Hagia Sofia to learn about the history of the site but also how its evolved and its role in politics. On the tour, it wasn't just about visiting the sites but appreciating the culture! The lunch felt very local and was super tasty! It was worth seeing every site and I'm glad we chose to take this tour! I loved the walking aspects of this, and even though we are fit, I think its a walk that anyone would be able to do!
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Joel
Jan 4, 2026
Great Tour! - Our guide spoke nearly perfect English and did a great job overall. Everyone thought it was fun! Our guide had great photography skills as well.
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Edilson
Jan 3, 2026
Important visit - Santa Sofia is an important visit for those who love history and art, as it represents the Muslim and Christian history in epic battles throughout history and today reigns peace in a secular environment for all who wish to access and make their prayers.
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Suzanne_v
Dec 22, 2025
Excellent Tour by Amazing Guide!! - Highly recommend! What a wonderful day we had with Oguzhan (Ozy)! The tour included all of the highlights of old town Istanbul. We went to famous mosques, a palace, had a delicious lunch and then hit the Grand Bazaar. A memorable day with an excellent guide! He met us promptly at the agreed upon location and we started our day. We walked first to TopkapI Palace and got to see how the sultan and wives and harem life appeared. Toured the treasury with beautiful jewels, gifts from other countries, weapons, and lots of gold. From there we headed to Hagia Sophia and saw how the mosque had previous lives as a church, a temple, and then an active mosque. We wandered through the streets of the old town and learned so much history. In total, a fabulous tour by an amazing and knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommend!!
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Lori_s
Dec 20, 2025
A wonderful day to... - A wonderful day to experience Istanbul with our tour guide and see the sites in the old city! Great!
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Robert_e
Dec 12, 2025
Master class in the history of Istanbul! - What an extraordinary tour this was! Oguzhan "Ozzy" gave us a master class in the history of Istanbul, covering the time before the Roman Empire to present. Even though it was the off season the venues were still pretty crowed but Ozzy had all our tickets taken care of to get us in front a lot of groups. This tour of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı and More is an all-day event and was a perfect introduction to Istanbul, the Bazaar's (Grand/Spic) and culture! The More is you will visit a rug and pottery shop to learn about the craftsmanship of Turkish made items, which is amazing. Yes, they will try and sell to you but enjoy the Turkish coffee, enjoy the show that they put on but don't feel that you have to buy unless you want too. =) Lunch was included and was exceptional at a hidden mom-and-pop type restaurant that was warm and welcoming. Ozzy's personal touch, energy and knowledge made this a trip of a lifetime! If you book this tour with Ozzy tell him that the West Virginia boys say Hi and there is always room on the bus!!! LOL!
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Bag-o-richs
Dec 11, 2025
Fascinating and comprehensive - I highly recommend. Our guide, Oguzhan, was an absolute wealth of knowledge. It was like having a college professor with us -- any and all questions we asked were comprehensively answers. Everything we did was amazing, but for me, Topkapi Palace was my favorite of the day.
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Katronia_r
Nov 29, 2025
Inquisitive Solo Traveller - Okay, so unlike my fellow attendees, I did not read the reviews on this experience. And I must admit that even if I did, I still would have been blown away! Ozzie was so knowledgeable and transparent at the complicated history and culture of the people of Turkey. I literally learned so much in so little amount of time. He was patient and kind with us. And he is an excellent photographer as well lol. I am so delighted and if you are like I am, always asking why? This is the tour for you!!!
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Kristin_w
Nov 28, 2025
Wonderful! The best! - Oz was AMAZING! It was like having the mayor of Istanbul walk us through the city. He was so knowledgeable as though taking a college course, and patient and kind! If we could do every tour with this man we would! He should be in every city. History, present, looking to the future- he knew it!! Cannot say enough wonderful things about this phenomenal guide.
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From $175
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).