Sultanahmet Tour: Istanbul's Historic Heart

Explore the enduring charm and vibrant history of Istanbul with our Sultanahmet Tour, designed to immerse participants in the core of the city’s historic area.

Each tour accommodates a maximum of 12 to 13 guests.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hippodrome - The Hippodrome of Constantinople, now Istanbul, was an ancient chariot racing arena constructed in the 3rd century and later expanded. It served as a major hub of Byzantine public life, with notable remnants such as the Egyptian Obelisk and the Serpentine Column.
    The guide will provide guests with detailed information here, allow some…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Live Guide available in English
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Location
At Meydanı Cd No:46
At Meydanı Caddesi
We will meet at the Hippodrome in front of the İslamic Art Museum so close to Egyptian Obelisk. Our company will be in touch with you by WhatsApp during the process.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Tc7373
Jun 20, 2025
A fantastic city tour - My Guide was Taner, he was awesome. he took me to all points as planned, also stopped by to the places I wanted to see on the way. He explained all points in details, and answered all my questions. It was a great tour!
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Osama
Jun 13, 2025
An unforgettable family trip, after falling in love with the city through taner, I wanted my family to experience it - I got to discover the beauty of Istanbul through Taner as my amazing guide just 3 months ago , on this trip , I brought my family with me so that Taner can show them all the treasures of this enchanting city . It’s my moms birthday, Taner took us around the city for a week and we enjoyed the best boat ride all planned by him
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Sadek
Jun 13, 2025
5 star tour, 5 star food - The tour guide and Nova Roma tours were absolutely exceptional—professional, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about showcasing the real Istanbul. From the moment the tour began, everything was flawlessly organized, with top-tier service and thoughtful attention to every detail. The guide brought history to life with engaging stories and personal touches that made the experience unforgettable. We explored everything from iconic landmarks to hidden gems, immersing ourselves in the city’s history, culture, and daily life. I felt seen, valued, and completely taken care of throughout the journey. If you’re visiting Istanbul, this is the only tour you need—it was beyond my expectations in every way.
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Ballesteros007
Jun 5, 2025
Amazing Day Tour of Istanbul!! - Our tour guide Taner was excellent and our family very much enjoyed his in-depth knowledge and experience of Istanbul. English is our primary language and Taner spoke it like a pro! We highly recommend him if you want the very best guide, and person, to show you the amazing city of Istanbul and beautiful country of Türkiye. He took us to stops on both of the Europe and Asian sides of the city. We had a fantastic lunch at a local Turkish restaurant that was delicious and fresh. He seems to know everyone in the city, which makes it that more enjoyable and easy to get around. Our family has been all over the world and our tour experience with Taner ranks second to none. We hope to get back to Istanbul soon and will definitely enlist Taner as our guide!
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Sametinal
Jun 1, 2025
Denis was the best guide! - We explored the Hippodrome’s ancient stories, admired the beauty of the Blue Mosque, and wandered through the mysterious Basilica Cistern. It was really great to have some tea coffee break at the Gülhane Park. Deniz friendly style made the whole tour a blast. Thank you very much again.
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Yiğit
May 31, 2025
Totally worth it! - We had such a great time with Taner! He told us cool stories at the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque was absolutely stunning, and the Basilica Cistern felt like a hidden treasure. Walking through Gülhane Park was so relaxing, and the Spice Bazaar was full of amazing sights and smells. Taner made the whole day fun and easy.
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Asimo1903
May 22, 2025
Friendly Istanbul tour - Firstly I need to say the guide Taner was amazing and funny :) I really enjoyed every detail about the tour. Blue mosque, basilica, German fountain, spherically insside the spice bazaar I took a lot of pictures. Islamic art museum was I was interested as a tourist coming from Egypt, Taner even help me for that on the way back till the entrance and buying me for the ticket. Thank u, thank u, thank u…
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Q178enmarilyns
May 11, 2025
Informative And Fun - Our tour was fantastic! I’m sure that sounds extreme to you but we could not have gotten a better guide. Taner was professional, full of information and FUN! He showed us many sites. Many we wanted to see and many he thought we would like, and they did not disappoints. Most of all it was all our choice. That was very important. Thank you Taner!
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H_seyinaz5193yx
May 7, 2025
From İstanbul with LOVE!!! - Loved every minute of the Sultanahmet tour! Walking through history, seeing Basilica and the Blue Mosque up close was just wow! Such a beautiful and peaceful area. Great guide Taner, loved it.
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484miriamd
May 6, 2025
Best Tour Guide Ever - I met Tanner 10 years ago during a solo tour. He was such a gentleman, very caring then and was lucky to have found him again to guide me through beautiful Istanbul. I am so glad he continues to be the way I remembered him. I am older and needed someone with extra patient . He did not disappoint me. I hope to return to Istanbul and to have Tanner as my tour guide. Tanner, if you read this: It was a pleasure to have had your company these few days … I wish you much success today and always! Best regards, Miriam
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From $70
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).