Full-Day Istanbul Old City Tour
Overview
Full-Day Istanbul Ottoman and Byzantine Historical Sites Tour
You will follow the traces of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires in Istanbul. Have the opportunity to visit all the historic sites of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.
Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, and Little Hagia Sophia Mosque are the most popular historical places. You will visit these historic sites on the guided tour and information about their history. Entrance fee and Lunch Included.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Pick up and Drop off from the hotels (by air-conditioned mini buses)
- Entrance fees.
- English speaking tour guide
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
We pick up from Centrally located hotels in Istanbul. Sultanahmet, Kabatas, Taksim, Şişhane, Karaköy, Sirkeci, Yenikapı, Laleli, Pera, Şişli, Nişantaşı, Aksaray, Eninönü, Cemberlitaş, Beyazıt, Harbiye, Beyoğl
What To Expect
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Sultanahmet District
7 hours Admission Ticket Included
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Blue Mosque
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Hippodrome
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Grand Bazaar
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
1 minute Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch.
- Pick up and Drop off from the hotels (by air-conditioned mini buses).
- Entrance fees.
- English speaking tour guide.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips.
- Beverages.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full-Day Istanbul Old City Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-Day Istanbul Old City Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Pick up and Drop off from the hotels (by air-conditioned mini buses)
- Entrance fees.
- English speaking tour guide
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Beverages
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
