Experience History at Sultanahmet Meydani Hippodrome

Discover Ottoman and Byzantine history on this private Istanbul city tour, perfect for cruise passengers, first-time visitors, and travelers with limited time seeking a deeper cultural experience. Explore Istanbul’s Old City (Sultanahmet) with a private guide, visiting UNESCO World Heritage landmar...

• Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
• Blue Mosque
• Hippodrome
• TopkapI Palace
• Basilica Cistern
• Sultanahmet District
• Grand Bazaar
• Sultanahmet District

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays can be replaced with alternatives., Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be replaced with Spice Market., Ladies should bring scarf to cover heads, Confirmation will be received at time of booking, If the tour starts at 12:00, the duration of the tour is 6 hours., Period of Ramadan aid and sacrifice aid Grand baazar and spice market is closed, Please note that the Grand Bazaar is closed every Sunday, as well as during the Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan Bayram) and Eid al-Adha (Sacrifice Bayram) holiday periods., Entrance fees will be paid in cash directly to your guide. Your guide will arrange fast-track access, allowing you to skip the line and enter without waiting in the regular ticket queue., Tour is mostly walking

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

Explore the heart of Istanbul on a guided tour of the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Learn about the history of the city as you visit the Hippodrome and see the obelisks.

This tour is a must in Istanbul with a small group (10 people max) with all the tickets included! We start from German Fountain- a gift of Kaiser Wilhelm next to Roman Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organised and take place. Blue Mosque the only mosque with six minarets. Next, you will see...

• German Fountain
• Blue Mosque
• Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
• Obelisk of Theodosius
• Serpent Column
• Hippodrome
• Nakkas Oriental Rugs & Textiles
• Grand Bazaar
• TopkapI Palace
• Hagia Irene Museum
• Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi)
• Column of Constantine
• Nuruosmaniye Camii
• Jewelry Market
• Sogukcesme Sokak
• Divanyolu Street

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Specialized infant seats are available, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Ladies best bring a head scarf (if not available, it can be arranged during the tour)

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

Make the most of your time in Istanbul on a comprehensive small-group tour covering the city’s essential landmarks in one carefully planned day. Explore the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapı Palace, and the colorful Grand Bazaar. Throughout the tour, your licensed loc...

• Blue Mosque
• Hippodrome
• The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul
• Basilica Cistern
• Topkapi Palace Museum
• Grand Bazaar
• Bosphorus Strait
• Dolmabahce Palace
• Buyuk Mecidiye Camii
• Rumeli Fortress
• Kucuksu Pavilion
• Beylerbeyi Palace
• Galata Tower
• Anadolu Hisari Fort

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, This is a full-day walking tour, so comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended., Guests may choose not to enter one or more of the paid attractions. However, as this is a small-group tour, the itinerary and scheduled meeting times must be followed. Guests who skip an attraction may enjoy free time nearby and rejoin the group at the agreed meeting point., Selecting an earlier departure time helps reduce waiting times at the mosques and allows for a more comfortable experience., Please note that licensed guides do not have priority access at active mosques. All visitors must pass through the standard security lines., Getting to the Meeting Point from Galataport Cruise Terminal: The easiest way to reach the German Fountain is by taking the T1 tram, which takes approximately 30 minutes in total. After leaving Galataport, turn left and walk for about 10 minutes to Tophane tram stop. Take the T1 tram in the direction of Bağcılar and get off at Sultanahmet. The German Fountain is approximately a one-minute walk from the tram stop, and your guide will be waiting there. You may pay the tram fare with a contactless Visa or Mastercard. American Express is not accepted, and there is no need to purchase an Istanbulkart., Museum Tickets: Museum admission fees are not included in the tour price. To keep the group together and avoid ticket-counter delays, the required tickets will be arranged in advance by your licensed guide and paid for separately by the guests. Please do not purchase separate tickets online unless you plan to visit the attractions independently. Current admission fees and payment details will be provided before the tour., During winter, the Bosphorus cruise may be cancelled if weather or sailing conditions make the journey unsafe., This is a comprehensive full-day tour. To ensure that all scheduled attractions can be visited, the Topkapı Palace tour focuses on its main courtyards and most significant collections. Guests seeking a more detailed exploration of the palace may prefer to book a dedicated Topkapı Palace tour.

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

An Istanbul Historical Wonders Full-Day Private Guided City Tour offers an exclusive and customizable way to explore Istanbul’s most historic and culturally rich UNESCO World Heritage sites, especially the Old City (Sultanahmet). This experience is ideal for first-time visitors, short-stay traveler...

• Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
• Blue Mosque
• Hippodrome
• Basilica Cistern
• TopkapI Palace
• Grand Bazaar

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Explore Istanbul’s iconic Old City, Sultanahmet—named after the famous Blue Mosque—on this walking tour. Visit four of the area’s top monuments, all located within 4–8 minutes’ walk of each other. Discover unique history and architecture up close, with no need for car transfers as all sights are eas...

• Blue Mosque
• Grand Bazaar
• Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
• Hippodrome
• TopkapI Palace
• 5K Rug Store

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Our tours have earned the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence for 15 consecutive years (2009–2025) and we are the most reviewed tour operator for Istanbul, with over 2.000 excellent reviews. Tick off all of Istanbul’s must-see sights in one private guided tour: visit Hagia Sophia, the Underground...

• Blue Mosque
• Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
• Basilica Cistern
• Hippodrome

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Please note that we are boutique small family run tour company and have limited guides, during the summer months and special holidays our tours do fill up quickly. We suggest you try to book as soon as you can, once your plans are firm., ***Please note that we will arrange tickets without waiting at the public tickeet line, so you will skip long public ticket lines and save time., While visiting a mosque in Istanbul, women need to cover their heads, shoulders, knees. You can carry your own scarf to cover your head but please note scarves are provided at the entrance of every mosque (available at a charge). If you are wearing leggings, tights or skirts, wraps will be provided at the entrance (available at a charge)., Men also need to cover the knees if the shorts or bermudas are over the knees., *** WE ALSO DO PRIVATE EPHESUS SHORE EXCURSION. IF YOU BOOK YOUR PRIVATE EPHESUS SHORE EXCURSION WITH US AS WELL YOU WILL GET A SPECIAL PRICE FOR PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR. SO PLEASE MENTION IN THE NOTES IF YOU ARE ALSO INTERESTED IN PRIVATE EPHESUS SHORE EXCURSION., The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, We will visit the Spice Market instead., ***There are no skip the line for mosque visits (since mosques are not museums), so everybody has to wait at the line to enter.***, ***This is not a tour for those with mobility issues, ***** WE ACCOMMODATE MORE THAN 14 PEOPLE. If there are more than 14 people in your group, you can book it as 14 people then we can update the number of travelers by messages on viator., Mosques are closed until 2.30pm on Fridays due to the Friday Services., This is not a tour for those with mobility issues

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

This full Day Private guided tour covers the major Sightseeings of Istanbul without waiting in ticket lines and with this day tour You will visit the top sites of İstanbul in one day such as ; Blue mosque-Hagia Sophia-Topkapi palace -Basilica cistern-Hippodrome and Grand bazaar .historical places ca...

• Blue Mosque
• Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
• Topkapi Palace Museum
• Basilica Cistern
• Hippodrome
• Grand Bazaar

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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

Explore the main highlights of Istanbul’s Old Town on this small-group, full-day tour led by an expert guide. Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites, renowned monuments, and remarkable archaeological treasures as you immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. Enjoy exclusive priv...

• Blue Mosque
• Grand Bazaar
• Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
• Hippodrome
• TopkapI Palace

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Please Note:Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and replaced with Underground Cistern. The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with Spice Bazaar., Our accredited guide will give you all the detailed explanations about the world famous historical building from outside of the mosque. General entrance of mosque is available only for Turkish citizens. Foreign tourists can only visit Gallery Section with an additional entrance fee (25 Euro per person). Gallery section visit of Hagia Sophia is not included in our tour., While visiting a mosque in Istanbul, women need to cover their heads, shoulders, knees. You can carry your own scarf to cover your head but please note scarves are provided at the entrance of every mosque (available at a charge). If you are wearing leggings, tights or skirts, wraps will be provided at the entrance (available at a charge)., For the ladies, a headscarf and decent dress covering shoulders and legs are required during their visit to mosque. You can carry your own scarf to cover your head but please note disposable scarves are provided at the entrance of every mosque (.available at a charge)., Please be aware of that there is a lot of walking in this tour. We can't use vehicle between sites since centre of Sultanahmet area is closed to traffic.

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

Whether you are interested in history, architecture, culture or cuisine while exploring highlights or hidden gems of Istanbul our very well-made itinerary for 1,2 or 3 days private guided walking tour has you covered ! Istanbul: no other city on earth straddles two continents -Europe and Asia- and h...

• TopkapI Palace
• Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
• Blue Mosque
• Hippodrome
• Grand Bazaar
• Dolmabahce Palace
• Bosphorus Strait
• KadIkoy CarsIsI
• Rustem Pasha Mosque
• Misir Carsisi
• Basilica Cistern
• Suleymaniye Mosque
• Chora Museum
• Balat
• Bulgarian Orthodox Church
• Fener Rum Patrikhanesi

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Basilica Cistern will be visited instead., Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Spice Market will be visited instead., Grand Bazaar and Spice Market will be closed in 2026 in the following dates; March 20/21/22-Ramadan Celebrations. May 27/28/29/30-Eid Celebrations. October 29-Republic Day., We have Kid-Friendly Tour Guides in our team., For the cruise passengers public transportation (tram) is strongly recommended due to heavy traffic in/around the old city. By the tram the old city takes only 10 minutes. Please book the tour accordingly, If you book the tour with a private van, please beware that extra charges may apply if your hotel/apartment is located in the Asian Side or far from the city center.

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