Istanbul Highlights Tour: Top Must-See Sights

As Turkland Tours, we provide the finest tours with highly skilled tour guides.

We will take you to the top must-see sights in Istanbul and ensure you have an excellent time throughout the day.

Duration: 17 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque - Now a museum, Hagia Sophia was built in the 6th century by the Emperor Justinian, and was one of the largest basilicas in the Christian world. After the Ottoman conquest, it was converted to a mosque and is today one of the most magnificent museums in the world. Take a moment to linger here to admire the fine Byzantine…
What's Included
  • Guiding service included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Location
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet
Tevkifhane Sokak
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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398renatod
Nov 15, 2024
Fantastic custom tour with constant communication to address needs - Ibrahim at Turklandtravel did a fantastic job in blending an Aegean tour with 3 overnights in Istanbul. We went thru several iterations as couples had to adjust their dates, rearrange the itinerary. When we had a hiccup on the trip over, we asked his help. He managed to find transport service & arrange unplanned stays within minutes. Attentive to details & adjusting to the specific needs. His command of English is top notch. He assigned some of the best guides. We communicated in a What’s App group he created & made it very easy for all, regardless if you are on Android or iOS.
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Laura
Nov 11, 2024
The best guide!! Husniye was excellent!!! - The service from this company was great and extremely responsive. Our guide was the best! Husniye was extremely knowledgeable, very professional and so much fun! Clearly, she loves what she does and is very friendly and fun to spend time with.
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Q4898xnpennyc
Nov 7, 2024
A fascinating, carefully designed trip around Türkiye. - My husband and I had the most fantastic holiday in Turkey and visiting Rhodes and Samos as well. Our travel agent in Melbourne, Marcus, organised a carefully planned and considered trip with several nights in different most interesting places, which were fascinating, historically amazing and beautiful. The hotels were chosen for the wonderful views (often of the sea), their excellent location in the centre of the old towns and of most interesting historical interest. We flew from Istanbul to Cappadocia and after 4 nights we flew to Antalya. Then we proceeded by personal drivers and guides (always excellent) along the south and west coasts back to Istanbul, staying 2 or 3 nights in different places. A really incredible trip where we were daily cared for and texted by Ibrahim or Marcus’s brother. We thank them most sincerely for designing a wonderful trip and highly recommend it to anyone.
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Johniq2022sh
Nov 4, 2024
The personal touch - We had a fantastic couple of days in Istanbul, saw all the sights and had long conversations with our guide. Not only did we see and learn the history, we also developed a deep understanding of the culture and people. Nothing was too much trouble and everything went like clockwork. Our guide Onur was outstanding. We cannot more highly recommend the service.
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Geko2121
Oct 31, 2024
Turkland delivered an experience rather than a service - Connected with this group through a referral. Can’t say enough good things about them. Everything was spot on. Our many excursions, special requests, last minute changes, professional guidance during shopping, 24/7 availability, it was like they were constantly walking 10 feet behind us anticipating our next need or desire. All that with the warmth and hospitality Turkey is known for. Istanbul is Seriously the NEW COOL. Well done, my friends! Special shout out to Onur, our personal guide, who went above and beyond to make this trip unforgettable.
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C9054khsharonk
Oct 21, 2024
Turkland, Turkey's amazing travel company - We had an amazing trip planned by Turkland Travel Company. From start to finish they coordinated 3 days in Istanbul, 1 day in Ephesus, and 3 days in Cappadocia. The hotels were very well located and comfortable. Our transportation was seamless and our guides went above and beyond to make sure we got the most out of our visit. Our guide, in Istanbul, Ozden, provided detailed knowledge of the iconic sites we were visiting. He adjusted our schedule when we became tired. In addition all of the details were arranged and we were able to relax and enjoy the sights, making the trip stress-free. Thank you Ozden. You made us feel like we were visiting Istanbul with a very dear friend. Ibrahim, from Turkland, was available for suggestions and support whenever it was needed. He even managed to get us on our way to Cappadocia when we were delayed in the cruise port. Thank you again for rescuing us. We would not hesitate to book through them again. They tailored the adventure to our interests and abilities, making our trip unforgettable! If you are planning on visiting Turkey we highly recommend Turkland.
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Annega4463yd
Oct 16, 2024
A Great tour of an amazing city - Onur our Guide was terrific, great knowledge and assed the queues brilliantly so we had very little waits. Onur also took us to a fab lunch place and then to a coffee place. We saw everything we wanted to do and never felt rushed.
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Q6372dwdavidr
Oct 11, 2024
Thoroughly recommended - the best way to tour Istanbul - My wife and I are both around 70 years old. When we arrived by bus from Gallipoli at our hotel Levni in Istanbul very late on a Sunday night, we were concerned about an early start and a potentially exhausting walking tour for the next day - our first visit to Istanbul. We need not have worried. Noting our late arrival, our contact Ibrahim called to say he had upgraded our hotel room, which gave us brilliant views across the Bosphorus. He also advised that he had delayed the start of our tour the next day and limited the group to just we two with our guide Onur - a very private tour. He encouraged us to set the pace ourselves and to finish when we were too tired. The whole two days with Onur were absolutely brilliant. He was courteous, understanding and very knowledgeable, with excellent English, and he was very responsive to our needs and wishes. He ensured that we walked the sights at a sensible pace, had time to look and absorb, and also had time to have a bite for lunch. The second day we spent time on a Bosphorus cruise and then took the ferry across to the Asian side where he escorted us to a number of eateries to sample the local food. At the cruise terminal we bumped into a likeable American couple who were unsure which cruise boat to join. We asked if they could tag along with us, an idea which Onur readily agreed to, and we all had a great time thanks to Onur's diligence and knowledge. We discussed all sorts of issues and ideas with him, from the parrots in the Topkapi palace gardens to giving up smoking! It is fair to say that by the end of our second day, we regarded Onur much more as a friend than just a tour guide. He gave us precise details of when to visit the Blue Mosque the next day (without him) to avoid the crowds, and his advice was absolutely correct - we walked straight in. To help me visit the Turkish Air Force Museum on our last day, Onur helped me purchase the Istanbul transport card, ensured I had enough credit on the card and wrote out instructions for getting there via the Marmaray metro line; it all worked perfectly. For my wife, he guided us to the best street in the city to meet her specific shopping wishes. In every respect he met and exceeded our needs and expectations, and I could not imagine anyone doing better than he did to ensure our first visit was thoroughly enjoyable in every respect.
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Trish
Sep 30, 2024
Well organised - Reliable helpful drivers in Istanbul. Very helpful with timing for airport transfers & with luggage. Made life in this wonderful, busy city just that little bit easier! Highly recommend!
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731baharc
Sep 22, 2024
Peace of mind while traveling - We had a wonderful experience working with Ibrahim at Turkland. He managed all our airport transfers and organized a custom private tour including a private yacht. He was very responsiveness and friendly, ensured prompt arrival and departure at all times. We enjoyed our travel experience, thanks to Ibrahim.
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