Istanbul Essential : Private Guided Old City Tour
Overview
This is the ultimate tour for first-time visitors to Istanbul. Visit the fascinating sights of Istanbul in this specially curated one or two-day tour that provides the perfect introduction to Istanbul.
This tour takes in Istanbul’s highlights and goes beyond them to show you the bustling energy of the city’s bazaars, streets and hidden spots.
Itinerary: Hagia Sophia-Basilica Cistern-Blue Mosque-Hippodrome-Grand Bazaar
• Customize the itinerary according to your personal interests and preferences
• Enjoy the private tour flexibility with a dedicated licensed tour guide
What's Included
- Licensed Professional Tour Guide
- Pick-up by guide from central hotels or Galataport (on foot)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Museum entrance fees
- Transportation from/back to hotel and between sites
Meeting Location
Alemdar
Prof. Kazım İsmail Gürkan Cd. No:24, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Beyazıt
34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
What To Expect
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hippodrome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be replaced with Spice Market.
- This is a private tour. Your group will be the only one with the guide for all day.
- Guests can customize the itinerary according to their personel interest.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Licensed Professional Tour Guide.
- Pick-up by guide from central hotels or Galataport (on foot).
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Museum entrance fees.
- Transportation from/back to hotel and between sites.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Essential : Private Guided Old City Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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
- Licensed Professional Tour Guide
- Pick-up by guide from central hotels or Galataport (on foot)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Museum entrance fees
- Transportation from/back to hotel and between sites
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be replaced with Spice Market.
- This is a private tour. Your group will be the only one with the guide for all day.
- Guests can customize the itinerary according to their personel interest.
