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Istanbul Old City & Bosphorus Full-Day Historical Tour

4.4 / 5
26 reviews
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Depart from Istanbul

09:00 - 21:00

Guide language: English

Hotel pick-up

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)

Available from 20 Jul 2026

Operated by:SeaLand Trip

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Itinerary

Day 1

Pick-up

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You'll be picked up at

08:20

Free pick-up

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First, we will pick you up from the hotel at 8:20 AM and then take you to the first stop.

Reminder
  • This is a shared transfer and pick-up could be early or late

  • Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page

  • The operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

1 hr(s)
Guided
Pay on site

Blue Mosque

30 min(s)
Guided
Tickets included

Hippodrome of Constantinople

30 min(s)
Guided

Topkapi Palace

20 min(s)
Guided
Pay on site

LunchTurkish & more

Turkish, Halal

1 hr(s)

Süleymaniye Mosque

1 hr(s)
Guided
Tickets included

Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church

30 min(s)
Guided
Tickets included

Saint George's Church and Ecumenical Patriarchate

30 min(s)
Guided
Tickets included

Balat

30 min(s)
Guided

Fener

30 min(s)
Guided

Bosphorus

2 hr(s)
Guided
Tickets included

Arrange your drop-off with your driver

Tour will end at

21:00

Arrange your drop-off with your driver

Ending at 21:00, and we will drop you back at your hotel.

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Reviews

4.4 / 5
Great
26 reviews
Guide
4.9
Itinerary
4.6
Quality of transfer
4.4
Value for money
4.7
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Review for: Full-day Old City Tour

definetly worth the money, the driver Mr.Senturk is very on time. and the tour guide (Mr.Sultan) if im not mistaken his name, he is very knowledgeable very detail in explain every thing and the most important is not rushing, also want to mention about the lunch which is very delicious. So i would like to recommend this trip to anyone who's planning to visit Istanbul👍🏻

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Review for: Full-day Old City Tour

Our experience on the Istanbul Old City tour was phenomenal, and a huge part of that was thanks to our incredible guide, Batu! From start to finish, Batu's knowledge of Istanbul's rich history and vibrant culture was truly impressive. He didn't just recite facts; he wove captivating narratives that brought the ancient sites to life. Every question we had was met with a thoughtful and detailed answer, demonstrating his deep understanding of the city. Beyond his expertise, Batu was consistently polite, respectful, and genuinely a pleasure to spend the day with. His passion for Istanbul was infectious, and it made our exploration so much more engaging and meaningful. Adding to the fantastic experience, the lunch provided was also surprisingly delicious and a welcome break amidst our historical journey. If you're planning a trip to Istanbul and want to truly immerse yourself in the wonders of the Old City, I cannot recommend this tour, and especially tour guide Batu, highly enoug

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Review for: Full-day Old City Tour

Just back from Istanbul and what a whirlwind! The hotel transfer was smooth and stress-free – a great start. Lunch was a delicious dive into local flavors, exactly what I was hoping for. But the real star was our guide. Engaging, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about Istanbul, they brought the city's history and culture to life. Definitely enhanced the whole experience!

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Review for: Full-day Old City Tour

It was a good and enjoyable experience. Our guide, Burak, was excellent—knowledgeable, approachable, and very commendable. The historical places we visited were fascinating, and the information shared by our guide made the experience even more enriching. The post-tour cruise was just average; it took us around Istanbul but didn’t stand out much. However, the lunch was fantastic—great food in a must-try restaurant. Overall, it was a memorable and worthwhile experience for me.

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Review for: Istanbul Old City & Bosphorus Full-Day Historical Tour

I joined the tour alone, and the guide was very kind and considerate, checking in on me to make sure I was okay and having fun. They also taught me how to take great photos with the mosque in the background and took pictures for me. The guide was excellent, providing detailed explanations of historical facts and background. Lunch was a delicious Istanbul specialty, including dessert, and I was completely full! I was thoroughly satisfied with both the guide and the lunch restaurant. Thank you very much.

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Review for: Istanbul Old City & Bosphorus Full-Day Historical Tour

Wonderful experience to see most of them! Batuhan is very knowledgeable of its history. he took nice pics of me too! highly recommended!

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Review for: Full-day Old City Tour

We joined in a full day tour which ended with a Bosphorous cruise. It was an eye opening experience for first timers in Istanbul. Highly recommended!

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Review for: Istanbul Old City & Bosphorus Full-Day Historical Tour

We had such a great time that the day flew by. Our guide explained everything so well, making it a fun and enjoyable experience. Thank you!

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Review for: Full-day Old City Tour

Overall is great and no wonder after seeing their quality of the transports plus they have their own boat for Cruise, awesome. We not in hurry moving from other place to another, all the timing are great. My TOP favorite is the Lunch, what a perfect lunch, love it very much

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Review for: Full-day Old City Tour

We had an incredible tour of Istanbul’s Old City and couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Batuhan. He was patient, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable, bringing the rich history of each landmark to life in a way that was both engaging and easy to follow. We saw all the key highlights, and he made sure everyone in the group felt included and well taken care of. This tour gave me such a deep appreciation for Istanbul’s culture and history. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city – and if you can, definitely ask for Batuhan.

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Operated by: SeaLand Trip

Total reviews: 893

Good review rate: 94 %

¥ 15,162