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Highlights

  • Explore Istanbul's Old City with a licensed guide in just 3 hours. Walk between iconic monuments while your expert brings every stop to life.
  • During this 3-hour guided tour, visit sacred spaces, palace courtyards, ancient squares and characterful streets—all shaped by an experienced guide.
  • Witness icons such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace courtyards, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar. History unfolds around you during your expert-led journey.

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Enjoy a concentrated exploration of Istanbul's historic Old City through a single guided visit. This experience spans 3 hours and is led by a licensed professional guide who takes you to several iconic sites within the city. Entrance fees for key monuments are paid separately at each location as required.

Getting Started

Your pass for this tour is your timed booking confirmation, which serves as proof of eligibility upon joining the group at the scheduled start time. There's no need to download an app or complete a separate registration step. Entrance tickets for individual monuments are purchased on-site using local fees and activation occurs when you meet your guide.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • A 3-hour guided walking experience
  • Professional, licensed tour guide included
  • Guided exploration of Hagia Sophia
  • Visit to Istanbul’s famous landmarks
  • Entrance fee for Hagia Sophia is a mandatory charge at the destination.
  • Topkapı Sarayı, Harem, and Aya İrini entrance fees are required as mandatory charges on-site.
  • A compulsory in-destination fee applies to enter Basilica Cistern.

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Maintain your mobile voucher and a valid photo ID as they are necessary for tour entry.
  • Please be aware that entrance fees to Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Sarayı with Harem, Aya İrini, and Basilica Cistern must be paid on-site separately from the guided tour fee.

Ticket Delivery

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.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Entrance fees: You must pay separate entrance fees for Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Sarayı with Harem and Aya İrini, and Basilica Cistern on-site.

Yes, the Istanbul Old City Guided Walking Tour includes a professional licensed guide for your 3-hour exploration of iconic sites.

You must handle separate entrance fees on-site for Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Sarayı with Harem and Aya İrini, and Basilica Cistern as mandatory in-destination payments.

Security checks are mandatory at certain sites; skipping them is not an option even if you have a guided tour ticket.

The itinerary includes visits to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace courtyards, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar among other iconic sites.

In addition to a professional licensed guide for your walk through Istanbul's Old City, you'll experience visits to several historic monuments as part of the itinerary.

Entrance fees for Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Sarayı with Harem and Aya İrini, and Basilica Cistern must be paid separately at the locations.

The experience is timed; arriving late may affect your ability to fully participate in all parts of the guided walking tour.

Yes, you will require a confirmation after purchasing online and possibly additional identification at certain sites as per their entry requirements.

While not explicitly stated, dressing appropriately is advisable when visiting religious or historic sites to respect local customs.

It's best to carry a small handbag for convenience as large bags may need to be checked at certain venues during the tour.

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