Istanbul Highlights: Explore Blue Mosque & More

Explore Istanbul’s European and Asian sides, savor Turkish delicacies, and discover must-try dishes on this half-day food tour.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque - This mosque and former church is a significant cultural and historical landmark in Istanbul, Turkey. It is the third church building constructed on the site by the Eastern Roman Empire, completed in 537 CE. Originally a Greek Orthodox church from 360 CE to 1453, it briefly served as a Latin Catholic church between the Fourth…
What's Included
  • Sweet and Spice Tasting for Free
  • Priority to buy tickets
  • Guidance
  • Tea and coffee
  • Bottled water
  • All Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Tickets
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of the area with an experienced local tour guide.
Visit all of Istanbul’s top attractions in just one day. Discover the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern, and many other sites.
ENJOY PRIORITY TICKET PURCHASES WITH NO EXTRA FEES!
SKIP THE LINES WITH PRIORITY ACCESS!
Lunch…

Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
German Fountain is our meeting place.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rickymp6625ew
Apr 8, 2026
This tour is for travelers! - I was in istanbul for a business but emrullah gave me wonderfull day. He more than a guide. A friend. He showed me secret side of istanbul also. Not crowded but real face of. If you like to be traveler, this is the tour!
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Chasteld2026
Mar 28, 2026
Beautiful Istanbul - I wasnt sure to book but emrullah proved Istanbul is safe. His knowledge is impressive. Tour is good. Feeling was perfect. I was like traveler not tourist. For the private tour, price and time are really enough. Just you, guide and beautiful istanbul!
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Rajitomart
Mar 15, 2026
Lovely guide! - When i compare the price, quality was high. Emr is nice man. He treat fine for my family. Showed us the all touristic area in all day. We skipped the all line, that is more important for us. I spent 2 days in istanvul but this is unforgettable experience!
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Emmazr50jo
Mar 6, 2026
Opt for this option without hesitation! - We had a great time with my companion. Emrullah was very friendly and knew his job well. After about 8 hours of visiting, we accumulated beautiful memories. In particular, he avoided crowded places to take us to quieter places. A really reliable visit!
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Companion18820007818
Feb 15, 2026
Experience the city - A great tour of Istanbul. Our guide was very attentive and informative. We didn’t just tour the city, we lived it. A pleasant full trip.
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Matteofb6688ep
Jan 10, 2026
Skip the line tickets worked well! - He was a great guide, very knowledgeable particularly about history. It was an excellent introduction top sights in Istanbul. The skip-the-line tickets worked well.
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O8416qimiguelp
Dec 27, 2025
Highly educated tour - It was pleasant and perfect time to visit all these places during winter, less crowded. Our guide took good care of us and explained every site clearly and attentively listening to our questions.. it’s a must to hv a guided tour to these places so u could truly understand the history!
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893shirleyz
Dec 27, 2025
Thank you, Ebru! - Ebru was an absolutely amazing tour guide for me and my daughter; despite it being our first time in Istanbul, Ebru truly made us feel like we were at home. Her friendly, fun, and experienced energy was truly unmatched, and she took us to see all of the beautiful sites of Istanbul in a way that felt smooth and intriguing all the way. If you are planning on visiting Istanbul, then be sure to book Ebru for your tour if you want not only a tour guide, but also a sweet friend!
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Sharon_b
Dec 22, 2025
Ebru was great! - Ebru was amazing she paid attention to what was important to us and was a walking historian which we loved!
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Elianadv9991xy
Dec 21, 2025
An extraordinary experience... - It was strange experience for me. I am student and first time i saw academic guide :) Mr. Cansu show me real face of istanbul with academic cause. His experience take us from crowd people. Thanks to him, hagia sophia atmosphere was like living place. Almost we spent 6 hours but definetelly worth for every penny. I just gain a friend and teacher :) Thank you for this spectacular tour.
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From $50
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).