Istanbul Old City Tour: Historic Sights

Discover Istanbul’s rich history with a private tour. Visit iconic sites like the Blue Mosque, Haghia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. Book your adventure now.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hippodrome - Constructed by the Eastern Roman Empire in the 4th century AD, the Hippodrome was originally used for chariot races. Today, visitors can see three remaining obelisks:
    1. Theodosius Obelisk (Egyptian Obelisk)
    2. Serpent Column
    3. Constantine Obelisk
  • German Fountain - In 1901, German Emperor Wilhelm II gifted a fountain,…
What's Included
  • Public Transportation
  • Licensed Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Tip for Guide and Driver
  • Museum Entrance Tickets
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Our travel agency and official tour guides are dedicated to ensuring guest satisfaction.
‍♂️ Walk Through Living History – Rather than merely visiting sites, delve into the city’s essence by traversing the same paths once walked by emperors, sultans, and traders.
Engaging Storytelling – Our knowledgeable guides go beyond sharing facts—they animate…

Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
German Fountain is just next to Blue Mosque and Tour guide will wait next to it with his/her Tour guide license which is easy to see on his/her tshirt.
Cancellation Policy

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

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495rohitt
Mar 4, 2025
Guided Istanbul tour - Exceptional experience! Suleyman was not only knowledgeable but also very accommodating and flexible as far as adapting to our family's needs. His passion for his country and people was evident. Would not hesitate to recommend...Great way to experience Istanbul at your own pace and customized itinerary.
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Faithv980
Feb 27, 2025
The eTV Turkish shows drew me to visit Istanbul to see famous landmarks and experience the lifestyle of its prople - Through our very helpful and knowledgeable guide Suleyman we saw many places of interest and received a lot of valuable information
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Rouquell
Feb 16, 2025
In August,I explored the captivating city of Istanbul,where history,culture,and modern vibrancy collide. - "Istanbul stole my heart! Visted in August and was mesmerized by the rich history,breathtaking architecture,and vibrant syreet life.The blend of East and West is truly magical-walking through the Grand Bazaar,sailing on the Bosphorus,and indulging in delicious Turkish cuisine made it an unforgettable trip. Can't wait to go back!.
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Mayrabi3876bn
Feb 14, 2025
Wonderful! - Our tour guide made our trip to the touristic sites very enjoyable. We were very interested on his stories. Suleiman was very attentive to our needs. His conduct was professional and courteous.
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Ntuce1985
Jan 31, 2025
Exceptional Private Tour with a Knowledgeable and Patient Guide - Suleyman is an exceptional tour guide with extensive knowledge, remarkable patience, and English communications. In October 2022, he provided a private tour for our group of four, tailoring the experience to the places we wanted to visit, such as the Old Town area, Taksim Square, and İstiklal Street. Suleyman expertly organized the itinerary, creating a walking tour including a uphill train ride to make the journey more comfortable and efficient. Throughout the tour, we gained fascinating insights into local culture, mosque architecture, and daily life in a way that felt authentic and far more enriching than typical packaged tours. If you're visiting the area, I highly recommend booking a tour with Suleyman for an unforgettable experience!
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Tatianabc6574vz
Jan 31, 2025
Excellent - Very professional, kind, supportive, with big knowledge. Was always on time, we have got deep enough information about the city, monuments, buildings, museums.we were recommended Nivea restaurants. We enjoyed a lot
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Stephaniere6222og
Jan 31, 2025
Istanbul Old City Tour with Suleyman - I was intimated about Istanbul and the millennia of history that it held, I really wanted to do it right. We booked a day long Istanbul Old City Tour with Suleyman, and I am so glad that we did! He took us everywhere on our very extensive list! He also had Skip-The-Line access as a licensed tour guide and we were able to jump the line at Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sofia and Basilica Cistern. Suleyman even helped us navigate the Grand Bazaar to find our perfect souvenirs, even helped with the haggling! He went above and beyond with our tour and as a result, we completely fell in love with Istanbul! He was very communicative and even after our tour, we were still texting him with questions and recommendations and he happily and quickly answered. He was a genuinely great guide, and it was obvious that he absolutely loves his city. Absolutely highly recommended!
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Chunfangh2
Jan 30, 2025
He is a very knowledgeable tour guide and show us some local places we love to experience. Most of all, he is very nice. - Since we were the second time visitors, we like to see some places not in the typical tourist list. We were very happy. He did a great job.
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Shellyr0senberg
Jan 30, 2025
Perfect tour - A great young tour guide was arranged for us. He was very thorough and friendly. We saw all the main highlights of the city.
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Jeetchaudhuri
Jan 27, 2025
Awesome day spent in Istanbul - Suleiman took us around and showed us the best of Istanbul's treasures. He assisted us with a good understanding of the Basilica cistern, The Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sofia and the Blue Mosque, and even assisted us maneuver the queues better than we expected to have done. He gave us good recommendations for food, and more importantly, gave us great suggestions for other things to do in Istanbul. Suleiman is friendly and very polite. We strongly recommend using his services for anyone who would like to visit Istanbul.
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