Istanbul Full Day Old City Tour
Overview
Istanbul is known as the City on the Seven Hills. So, while Sultanahmet seems compact, the center of Old City can be explored on foot. See the Hippodrome & Sphendon Wall, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar, Topkapı Palace and the Hagia Irene Church. Professional Licensed Tour Guide (in required language) is included. Transportation to/from the meeting point, entrance fees, donations, food & beverage, etc are not included and at your own expense.
As per the timing, one of a kind private cistern left from Roman era can also be visited along with shopping tradition and experiences as per your taste (optional). Besides, gastronomy experiences, street food tastes and Michelin Star restaurant options can be provided for Lunch as well as Dinner, if requested (optional).
What's Included
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian
- Food & Beverages (varies between 50-100€ per person, depending on personal preferences)
- Personal Expenses
- Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque entrance fee (Between 25-30€ per person)
- Topkapı Palace entrance fee (Between 45-50€ per person)
- Hagia Irene Museum entrance fee (Between 15-20€ per person)
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Alemdar
Divan Yolu Cd. No:6, 34400 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Hippodrome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Irene Museum
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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).
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian.
- Food & Beverages (varies between 50-100€ per person, depending on personal preferences).
- Personal Expenses.
- Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque entrance fee (Between 25-30€ per person).
- Topkapı Palace entrance fee (Between 45-50€ per person).
- Hagia Irene Museum entrance fee (Between 15-20€ per person).
- Private transportation.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Full Day Old City Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 Istanbul Full Day 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
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian
- Food & Beverages (varies between 50-100€ per person, depending on personal preferences)
- Personal Expenses
- Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque entrance fee (Between 25-30€ per person)
- Topkapı Palace entrance fee (Between 45-50€ per person)
- Hagia Irene Museum entrance fee (Between 15-20€ per person)
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
