Europe / Turkey

Half-Day Istanbul City Tour: Top Attractions & Highlights

  • 1 Day(s)
  • City Sightseeing Tours

    Half-Day Tour with Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar

Tour Overview

Experience the timeless beauty of Istanbul’s Old City (Sultanahmet) on this half-day guided tour, where history and culture come to life. Discover some of the city's most iconic landmarks, from breathtaking mosques to bustling bazaars, as you walk through the heart of Byzantine and Ottoman history.

Start your journey at the Blue Mosque, famous for its stunning blue İznik tiles and elegant domes. Step inside the Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece that has stood as a cathedral, mosque, and now a museum, showcasing centuries of architectural brilliance. Stroll through the Hippodrome, once the center of chariot races and imperial ceremonies, and admire its historic monuments, including the Obelisk of Theodosius, the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, and the Serpentine Column.

Finally, immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, where you can explore thousands of shops selling handcrafted carpets, jewelry, spices, and unique souvenirs.

With an expert local guide, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and local experiences, making it ideal for travelers with limited time who want to see the best of Istanbul in just a few hours.

Join us and uncover the magic of Istanbul’s Old City!

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Included

Professional English-speaking tour guide

Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach

Return transfer to your hotel

Guided Half Day Istanbul

City Tour

All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Excluded

International or Domestic flights

Lunch

Insurance: All types

Personal expenses: Lunches, extras at hotel or additional meals

Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers

City Tax

Activities

  • Daily
  • Discovery
  • Family
  • Historical
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Museum
  • Sightseeing
  • Solo Travel
  • Walking Tour

Tour Plan

Pick up at 08:30 from your hotel for the half-day tour of old Istanbul city.

Visit ST. SOPHIA MOSQUE This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time.

SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.

HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.

After your tour, transfer back to your hotel.

Please Note: Inside the mosques, please cover your shoulders and knees.

Hagia Sophia is open every day,

Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.

We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour.

Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.

If you would like to visit with entrance below sites;

Topkapi Palace Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.

The Basilica Cistern Museum Entrance You pay the door price.

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