Istanbul Old Town Highlights: Full Day Small Group Tour

Discover the main highlights of Istanbul’s old town on a small group tour. Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, archaeological and natural monuments, and unrivaled artifacts with an expert guide.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Blue Mosque - Our accredited guide will accompany you during your visit and will give you all the detailed explanations about the mosque.
  • Kapali Carsi - Our accredited guide will accompany you during your visit and will give you all the detailed explanations about the bazaar.
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque - Our accredited guide will give you all…
What's Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan (except for hotels in the old city center)
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (within city center radius)
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals and drinks
  • Pick up and drop off at airports or hotels out of city centre (additional fee)
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Join a small-group, full-day tour of Istanbul’s Old Town, guided by an expert. Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, famous landmarks, and fascinating archaeological finds while delving into the city’s rich history and lively culture. Benefit from exclusive perks that enhance your experience and offer an authentic taste of Turkish heritage. Tours are…

Location
Serpent Column
At Meydanı Caddesi
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Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jennifer_o
Mar 7, 2026
Great tour! - I had a lovely tour with Zel who was informative and tailored the tour as it was just me. She collected me at my hotel and gave me information on tram stops and tips about the area I was staying in. She is passionate and knowledgeable about all aspects of Istanbul and Turkey and I liked her immediately. She gave me plenty of photo opportunities and became my photographer for certain photos! We toured the Blue Mosque, the Topaki Palace, the Hippodrome, the Grand Bazaar, & had lunch. I would 100% recommend Zel on this tour as your guide. Thank you Zel.
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Angela_b
Feb 17, 2026
Excellent historical tour of Blue Mosque, Sultan’s palace and Grand Bazaar - Turns out it was just me on the tour. It was a wonderful day. My guide tailored the tour since we had some time and I got to see a pottery demonstration and a rug knotting demonstration. I learned about the way the tiles for the Sultan’s palace were made and saw some amazing Turkish carpets. The Blue Mosque is so beautiful and the tour of the Grand Bazaar was great. I really enjoyed and highly recommend this tour.
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Christel_d
Feb 7, 2026
My tour guide Zel was... - My tour guide Zel was excellent. She was knowledgeable, kept a good pace and answered all my questions.
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Jennifer_j
Dec 15, 2025
More Than a Tour, A Truly Personal Experience - This tour ended up being just me, and it turned into one of the most meaningful experiences of my trip. Lale was absolutely wonderful, knowledgeable, warm, and incredibly attentive. Beyond the historical and cultural depth she brought to Istanbul’s landmarks, she was immensely helpful as a solo traveler. She generously shared practical tips on language, customs, transportation, and what and where to eat, all in a way that felt thoughtful and personal rather than scripted. The pacing was relaxed, the conversation engaging, and the experience felt more like being shown the city by a trusted local friend than taking a formal tour. I truly appreciated her care and insight and look forward to staying in touch with her. I couldn’t recommend this tour, and Lale, more highly.
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Nadine_l
Nov 23, 2025
Memorable visit - The guide Ace was incredible very knowledgeable great communicator very interesting visit of major sites but also learned a lot about Istanbul and Turquia. We wish we had more time. We loved the cetamic visit the delicious turquish delight and the cashemir scarfs… we will definitely come back thanks to this amazing guide!!!
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Aimee_s
Oct 8, 2025
Wonderful day tour - We did quite a bit of walking so wear comfortable shoes. I learned a lot and visited many sites on our day tour. Our guide, Alev was a gem. I enjoyed her very much and would highly recommend this tour.
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Gail919
Sep 29, 2025
Be able to walk and stand... - Be able to walk and stand in lines. This was a good tour of the grand market area and at a good pace.
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Irene_s
Sep 28, 2025
Ms Ozlem Karakafa, our... - Ms Ozlem Karakafa, our guide, was outstanding. Very knowledgeable with a great personality. We had a wonderful time with her.
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Bilqis_a
Sep 25, 2025
Terrific - Simply terrific guide. Bless her what a wonderful soul. I enjoyed seeing the different places and the rich culture heritage in Istanbul. Highly recommended ❤️
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Thomas_g
Sep 1, 2025
Zel - Zel was great! She was very knowledgeable and fun to talk to. She took us to a great place for lunch and the group had a great time.
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From $89
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).