Istanbul 1 Day Tour: A Journey to Historic Charms - Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Topkapi

Embark on a captivating 1-day tour of Istanbul’s historic charms, including the iconic Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Museum. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this vibrant city.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hippodrome - The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that served as the sporting and social hub of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today, it is a square called Sultanahmet Meydanı in Istanbul, Turkey, with a few remnants of the original structure still visible.
  • Blue Mosque - The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, a historic…
What's Included
  • Tour guide
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All Fees and Taxes Except Hagia Sophia museum
What's Not Included
  • Hagia Sophia museum extra entrance 25 Euro
Additional Information

This tour is a must in Istanbul. The day begins at the Roman Hippodrome, where the Romans and Byzantines held chariot races. The next stop is the Blue Mosque, the only mosque with six minarets, and its surroundings. Following that, you will visit the German Fountain, a gift from Kaiser Wilhelm II, and hear stories of his connection with the Orient….

Location
Hippodrome
Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Christopher5451
Oct 23, 2024
A perfect tour - If you want to see the highlights of Istanbul, this is the perfect tour! The Blue Mosque was so grand, and I enjoyed learning about its design. Hagia Sophia was stunning inside with its mix of Christian and Islamic history. Topkapi Palace was full of treasures and history. An unforgettable day!
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Edward7866
Oct 23, 2024
A wonderful experience - The Blue Mosque is absolutely beautiful with its blue tiles. Hagia Sophia was fascinating, and our guide shared a lot of interesting facts. At Topkapi Palace, the gardens and museum were my favorite. A wonderful experience for a first-time visitor!
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Owen7884
Oct 23, 2024
The best tour - This was the best tour I joined in Istanbul. We started at the Blue Mosque, and it was really impressive. Then, we explored Hagia Sophia, which has a rich history as both a mosque and a church. Finally, Topkapi Palace showed us the life of the Ottoman Empire. Highly recommend it!
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Bailey6558
Oct 23, 2024
An amazing views - The Blue Mosque is so peaceful and wonderful inside. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made sure we understood the history of Hagia Sophia. Topkapi Palace had amazing views and interesting rooms. A day full of culture and beauty.
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Benjamin4588
Oct 23, 2024
An amazing time - The tour was amazing! We visited the Blue Mosque, and the architecture was beautiful. The guide was friendly and explained everything well. Hagia Sophia was breathtaking, and I loved learning its history. Topkapi Palace was full of treasures. It was a perfect day to explore Istanbul!
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Elijah6547
Oct 21, 2024
An unforgettable day - This tour gave us the chance to see some of Istanbul’s most amazing sites in just one day. The Blue Mosque was beautiful with its intricate design and calm atmosphere. Hagia Sophia was truly unique, blending two rich cultures under one roof. Topkapi Palace was the perfect end, with its royal history and breathtaking views of the Bosphorus. The guide made every moment enjoyable with interesting facts. It was an unforgettable day
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Archer9457
Oct 21, 2024
Highly recommended - We loved this 1-day tour! The Blue Mosque was incredible with its beauty and peaceful atmosphere. Hagia Sophia was a highlight, showing the history of two religions in one building. Topkapi Palace gave us a glimpse into the life of the Ottoman sultans, and the guide made the tour informative and fun!
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Cooper4598
Oct 21, 2024
Great choice - This tour was a great choice for seeing the best of Istanbul in one day. We visited the Blue Mosque, which was stunning with its blue tiles, and Hagia Sophia, where the mix of cultures was fascinating. Topkapi Palace was full of history, and the view over the Bosphorus from there was unforgettable.
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Toby4598
Oct 21, 2024
An amazing time - We had an amazing time on this tour! The Blue Mosque was so peaceful and beautiful inside. Hagia Sophia’s history and architecture were truly impressive. At Topkapi Palace, we got to see the royal treasures and beautiful views of the city. The guide explained everything clearly.
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Vanessafv9440jv
Feb 17, 2025
Very Knowledgeable - Cadi was a very informative guide. We enjoyed the sights and we were able to enter Topkapi Palace with our tour package. We also entered the Blue Mosque. Hagia Sofia requires separate tickets and we did not decide to go back mainly due to our own time constraints. This all said, we had great communication with the company until the morning of the tour. We arrived at the meeting place (we stayed outside of the area for Pickup) and the Insider Travel office was closed, no one was communicating with us via what’s app and no guide was present. At 0915 I was about to cancel the trip and then Cadi walked up. We headed over to the Hippodrome area and we toured around with him for over an hour before the rest of the group (6) more people arrived. We then had to experience that first hour all over again. Then we continued on with the tour as planned. I was pretty disappointed that something was not right with the timing and schedule to have my husband and I waiting on the rest of the group and then having a repeat beginning of tour. But ultimately it worked out and Cadi was very knowledgeable. Also do not buy from Bilgin Leather Goods, better pricing in the bazaar. Cadi took us there for a stop, the guides make commission on any items people buy. This was a good tour to decide where you want to come back to if at all. A lot of walking so wear comfortable shoes and ladies make sure you have a head covering for entering mosques. They have them available to borrow but there’s always a chance one could get lice.
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From $200
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).