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Istanbul Landmarks: Hagia Sophia to Grand Bazaar
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41 Ratings
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Explore Istanbul’s iconic landmarks: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar. Book now for a historic and cultural adventure.
Explore Istanbul’s iconic landmarks: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar. Book now for a historic and cultural adventure.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Blue Mosque - Constructed in the 17th century, the Blue Mosque is renowned as one of the city’s most stunning mosques.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Originally built as a church in the 6th century, Hagia Sophia now serves as a mosque.
- Hippodrome - The Hippodrome was the site of horse races organized by Roman emperors and features monuments…
- Blue Mosque - Constructed in the 17th century, the Blue Mosque is renowned as one of the city’s most stunning mosques.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Originally built as a church in the 6th century, Hagia Sophia now serves as a mosque.
- Hippodrome - The Hippodrome was the site of horse races organized by Roman emperors and features monuments brought from various regions.
- Topkapi Palace - Topkapi Palace was home to 26 of the 36 sultans, who lived there for nearly 400 years with their families and concubines.
- Basilica Cistern - Discover the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı), one of Istanbul’s most enigmatic and awe-inspiring landmarks. Built in the 6th century under Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, this underground marvel once provided water to the Great Palace and nearby structures.
- Kapali Carsi - The Grand Bazaar, constructed by Sultan Mehmet shortly after the conquest, is the vibrant heart of Istanbul, boasting approximately 4,000 shops today.
What's Included
- Professional Tour Guide
- Professional Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Transportation is optional
- Museum Ticket
- Lunch
- Transportation is optional
- Museum Ticket
Additional Information
Embark on a journey through time as you visit Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks! Start with the breathtaking architecture of Hagia Sophia, then explore the magnificent Blue Mosque with its stunning domes and minarets. Dive into the mystical atmosphere of the ancient Basilica Cistern and step into the grandeur of the Topkapi Palace, once home to Ottoman…
Embark on a journey through time as you visit Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks! Start with the breathtaking architecture of Hagia Sophia, then explore the magnificent Blue Mosque with its stunning domes and minarets. Dive into the mystical atmosphere of the ancient Basilica Cistern and step into the grandeur of the Topkapi Palace, once home to Ottoman sultans. End your day at the vibrant Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, for a colorful and lively shopping experience. Book now to enjoy an unforgettable day filled with history and culture!
- Travel time is included on the total tour duration
- Guides can meet you in central hotels.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday
Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
Guests meet at the German Fountain. To get there, take the T1 tram to Sultanahmet station and walk for two minutes.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(41 Ratings)
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Journey45722564188
May 5, 2026
Great intro to Istanbul - Had a great tour with Ufuk who is a history buff. Saw all the main attractions with plenty of history and culture information shared. Great communication the day before so I knew exactly when and where to meet. If you are interested in shopping for geniune products he has great contacts.
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L9611dhalinec
May 4, 2026
A wonderful experience & guide - My guide was Ufku, he picked me up at my hotel and together we explored the historical İstanbul : Sultanhamet.
İt was a wonderful day, the guide spoke perfectly French and was able to answer all of my questions upon the past or present Turkey. Discovering the greatest monuments in Istanbul is doable alone, but with Ufku it was so much more vibrant and interesting. İ was able to understand what was surounding me. İt was a special day for me. And since then İ came back 3 times...
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Dreamer735377
May 2, 2026
Super Istanbul Tour - We had a great guide with Aische. On our tour, she taught us an incredible amount in German. Not only about the visited highlights, cistern basilica, hagia Sofia, blue mosque, hippodrome etc.
Also about everyday has.she una super informed
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G8479akroberta
Apr 25, 2026
Relaxed and instructive experience - Ufku is a passionate French speaking guide who is polite, attentive, friendly and extremely knowledgeable of not only Turkish culture but also those cultures that influenced, or were influenced by it. As we followed his lead from monuments to shops to less touristy locations, we felt at ease to explore and purchase locally produced craftsmanship without getting totally ripped off. We very much enjoyed our day in Ufku’s company and would highly recommend him for anyone who wishes a relaxed yet deeply instructive introduction to the fabulous city of Istanbul.
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Gertym2025
Apr 24, 2026
Magic holidays - The best local guide you could ask for.
A true expert with excellent taste!
Thanks to Horizon, we discovered authentic restaurants, off-the-beaten-path boutiques, and captivating monuments. He always shares his favorite spots with generosity and passion. He also gives excellent advice.
Thank you for these wonderful discoveries that made our stay unforgettable.
A wonderful encounter and precious memories.
We highly recommend him.
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885nad_gem
Apr 24, 2026
A beautiful experience accompanied by the guide - We had a great time with Ufku. Very friendly and cultivated guide.
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Sway_ak38
Apr 13, 2026
Warm city tour - absolutely recommended - An unforgettable day in the Old City of Istanbul! Our tour guide introduced us to the highlights of the city in such an impressive and unique way that this day was undoubtedly our personal travel highlight. The mix of in-depth knowledge, passion and warmth made the experience truly special. We will remember this tour for a long time. If you visit Istanbul, we can recommend this tour wholeheartedly. Thank you for this wonderful day!
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Vvvvvvaaaa
Apr 6, 2026
Perfect guide good tips and perfect listening! - Perfect guide good tips had advised us beautiful things and listened
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Jbbnyc123
Mar 17, 2026
Fascinating History in Istanbul - We had a great time with Kemal! He had extensive knowledge of the history, was very open and considerate, and took us to see many amazing things on the tour. I would highly recommend doing a tour as you can’t understand Istanbul without understanding the history. Thank you Kemal!
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Gbockhaus
Mar 17, 2026
Incredible, knowledgeable tour guide - modern & historical sites - young and active - Kemal is one of the best guides we have ever had anywhere. He knew Istanbul like the back of his hand, gave us excellent historical background and context, knew when we needed a break and when we wanted to see more. He was great with recommending restaurants & classic snacks, quick to pivot if we wanted to change things, & always positive and upbeat. Highly, highly recommend! Five stars.
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