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Istanbul Old City Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry Options

By Profeesional Travel Solutions
Free cancellation available
Price is €65 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Skip the stress of planning and explore Istanbul’s Old City with a licensed expert guide and small-group comfort. With priority access options, personal audio headsets, and clear storytelling, you’ll truly understand each landmark instead of just seeing it. Flexible options allow you to customise your experience with Hagia Sophia or Basilica Cistern visits.

Activity location

  • German Fountain
    • Hippodrome Square,
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • German Fountain
    • At Meydanı Caddesi
    • 34122, Binbirdirek, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Hagia Sophia Entry Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Hagia Sophia Entry Tour: Explore Hagia Sophia with a licensed guide and discover its rich history, stunning architecture, and unique blend of cultures

Price details
€65.00 x 1 Adult€65.00
Total
Price is €65.00
Basilica Cistern Entry Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Basilica Cistern Entry Tour: Visit the Basilica Cistern with a guide and experience its mysterious underground atmosphere, ancient columns, and iconic Med

Price details
€83.00 x 1 Adult€83.00
Total
Price is €83.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Personal audio headset system
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    Guided visit to Hagia Sophia
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    Small-group experience
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    Licensed professional tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional visit to Basilica Cistern (depending on selected option)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
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    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

German Fountain

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Built in 1900 as a gift from German Emperor Wilhelm II, this neo-Byzantine fountain features an elegant octagonal structure with a striking green dome and golden mosaics. It symbolises the historical ties between the German and Ottoman Empires and stands as one of the notable monuments of Sultanahmet Square.

Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kutuphanesi

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket included
Hippodrome of Constantinople Once the social and sporting centre of the Byzantine Empire, the Hippodrome hosted chariot races and public events for thousands of spectators. Today, you will see surviving monuments such as the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpent Column, and the Walled Obelisk, each reflecting the rich history of ancient Constantinople.

Blue Mosque

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque) Visit one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks, famous for its six minarets and stunning blue Iznik tiles. Discover the architectural beauty and cultural significance of this active mosque while learning about Ottoman history and religious traditions. (Interior visit subject to prayer times.)

Hagia Sophia Mosque

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Hagia Sophia Step inside one of the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces, originally built in the 6th century under Emperor Justinian. Discover its massive dome, stunning mosaics, and unique blend of Christian and Islamic heritage. Your guide will explain the history and transformation of this iconic monument.

Basilica Cistern

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Basilica Cistern (Optional) Enhance your experience by visiting the mysterious Basilica Cistern, an underground marvel from the Byzantine era. Walk among ancient columns, discover the famous Medusa heads, and enjoy the unique atmosphere of this hidden world beneath the city. (Visit included depending on selected option.)

Topkapi Palace

  • 15m
Topkapi Palace (Exterior Visit) See the former residence of Ottoman sultans from the outside and learn about life inside the imperial palace. Your guide will share insights about the Ottoman Empire, royal traditions, and the significance of this historic complex overlooking the Bosphorus.

Location

Activity location

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    German Fountain
    • Hippodrome Square,
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    German Fountain
    • At Meydanı Caddesi
    • 34122, Binbirdirek, İstanbul, Turkiye

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