Day Trips

Istanbul Old City Half Day Morning Guided Tour

Hotel pickup and drop-off from central and European side locations make your morning start easy and stress-free.
Step inside Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque with a licensed guide, uncovering centuries of history and culture.
Wander through the ancient Hippodrome and admire the ornate German Fountain in Sultanahmet Square.
Enjoy free time to browse the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets.
All museum entrance fees and insurance are included for a seamless, worry-free day trip experience.

Hotel pickup and drop-off from European side and central Istanbul
Museum entrance fees
Professional licensed tour guide
Insurance

Personal expenses
Soda/Pop

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Discover the highlights of Istanbul’s Historic Peninsula on this half-day guided tour, designed to let you explore the city’s most iconic landmarks at a comfortable pace. Accompanied by a professional guide, visit world-famous sites such as Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque while listening to fascinating stories from both the Byzantine and Ottoman eras. Stroll through the historic streets of the Old City to explore the Hippodrome and its surrounding monuments, then enjoy free time at the legendary Grand Bazaar, home to thousands of shops. This half-day tour offers a perfect introduction to Istanbul’s rich history and culture in a relaxed and enjoyable way.

This half-day tour offers a perfect introduction to Istanbul’s rich history and culture in a relaxed and enjoyable way. The tour ends around 12:00 PM at noon, and you will be dropped off back at your hotel.

What's not allowed

Pets are not permitted on this tour.

Strollers are not allowed during the experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Infant seats are not available, and infants must sit on laps during transportation.

There is no public transportation nearby, so guests should plan their arrival and departure accordingly.

Additional information

Pick-up times may vary depending on your hotel location; guests should contact the local provider via WhatsApp or email to reconfirm the exact pick-up time in advance.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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