Istanbul Highlights: Mosques, Palaces, Bazaars and More

Discover the highlights of Istanbul in one day! Visit mosques, palaces, bazaars, and more. Immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and culture on this comprehensive tour.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hippodrome - The word hippodrome comes from the Greek hippos (horse) and dromos (way). The Hippodrome of Constantinople was also home to gladiatorial games, official ceremonies, celebrations, protests, torture to the convicts and so on. Hippodrome functioned all in Roman (203-330 CE), Byzantine (330-1453 CE), and Ottoman (1453-1922) periods
What's Included
  • Private Tour Guides
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance tickets for Topkapı Palace and Basilica Cistern 590 liras for per person90
Additional Information

Istanbul has such a diverse and rich history. It has been the capital of three great empires; the Roman, Byzantine (Eastern Roman) and the Ottoman. Although it is not the official capital anymore, it is still the cultural capital of the country.
There is so much to see or to do in this city. Visitors would normally need more than one day to explore…

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

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

Customer Ratings
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Bluetrain
Jul 11, 2025
A wonderful first (but not last) time in Istanbul - We had a short lay over in Istanbul and being our first visit there, we wanted to discover the most iconic places. Oguz, whom a friend of mine had connected me with ahead of time, was a wonderful guide and managed to get everyone engaged and excited including our 2 teenagers. His way of telling the long and incredible history of Hagia Sophia was super instructive and fun. He also made us discover a true local place for lunch where we had one of the best kebab ever. When we finished the tour, he recommenced the best place to buy Turkish delights (Hazer Baba) in the Spice market. If you have never been to Istanbul, I can not recommend enough that you do. It is truly unique in term of history, culture and food and everyone was super friendly and welcoming. And when you go, make sure to book a tour with Oguz to really understand the richness and complexity of a city that has been at the center of civilizations for 1000s of years! Oguz: a big thank you from the 4 of us!
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Alastairs558
Oct 23, 2023
Osman Günay - the best guide in town - Osman gave us an insightful tour of Hagia Sophia and then the following day at the Archaeological Museum. We skipped the lines and then enjoyed an hour of interest and insights. The best thing about Osman is that he delivers the right amount of information before moving onto another highlight. If you want to hear more, he will gladly provide. Osman does not give you an endless list of facts and dates. Instead, Osman opens your eyes to what is in front of you and what is hidden. And he does this in an entertaining and engaing way. Well worth the reasonable cost.
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From $165 (Per Group)
up to 4 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).