Sultanahmet (Old City) Walking Tour
Joined 2024
Welcome to Istanbul. We will visit the Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Basilica Cistern together with you by walking. If you want to discover the most visited places in Istanbul, this tour is for you.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your Hotel or Location
Topkapı Palace
Topkapı Palace was the resident of Ottoman Sultans for more than 400 years. Now used as a museum.
Hagia Sophia
It is one of the most impressive buildings in Istanbul
Blue Mosque
Built in the early 17th century, the mosque is famous for its İznik tiles.
Hippodrome of Constantinople
It was a public arena mainly for chariot races, gladiatorial games and official ceremonies.
Basilica Cistern
It is one of the most important witnesses of Istanbul's glorious history.
End Of The Tour
End of the tour
Ending Point
Hotel or location
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Private guiding service in English
Entrance Fees of the Museums
* Topkapı Palace Entrance Fee: 2000 TL per person
* Non-Muslims can only visit the upper floor of Hagia Sophia and the entrance fee is 25 Euros.
* Basilica Cistern Entrance Fee: 1300 TL per person
Food
Transportation
Tour Important Information
The Sultanahmet (Old City) Tour is a walking tour. All places on the route are close to each other.
* On Tuesdays, The Topkapı Palace is closed.
* For mosque visits, ladies need a scarf with them to cover their heads.
* Since our tour is a walking tour, you can choose comfortable shoes.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Tunahan O.
I am a tour guide in Istanbul. I usually do walking tours and street tours. I have a lot of routes in Istanbul
Reviews
Monica Z.
“Istanbul Adventures”
We had a wonderful time touring Istanbul with Tunahan. We visited historical sites, big shopping streets, and lesser known gems. If was great fun to use local transportation and taste the local cuisine. Tunahan has great historical knowledge and was able to answer all our questions. We loved it!
Tunahan O.
Thank you so much
$200/ per group
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