Highlights of Istanbul

Highlights of Istanbul

By Daroute Travel
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Dive into Istanbul’s Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history on a small-group 7-hour tour, and visit the city’s historical highlights. Traveling mostly by foot, hear revealing facts and historical anecdotes about the city, and visit must-sees such as the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. Learn about Istanbul’s remarkable past from your informative guide, and stop for lunch and a shopping session at the Grand Bazaar, home to a myriad of tempting stalls. Numbers are limited to 15 people on this small-group tour to ensure personalized attention from a guide. Not: Grand Baazar is closed on Sunday.
Free cancellation • Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time).
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Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 7h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local guide
  • Entry/Admission - Blue Mosque
  • Entry/Admission - Grand Bazaar Jewelers
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Ayasofya
  • Entry/Admission - Topkapı Palace


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Galataport Istanbul, Kılıçali Paşa, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. No: 8 İç Kapı No: 102, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 154943P4

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 154943P4

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        • Daroute Travel
          4.9 of 5 bubbles7
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          Amazing If you want to experience what Istanbul was like in the ancient times, then this tour is perfect for you. I would describe this walk as an interactive immersion into Istanbul's past. You can imagine how the Sultans lived. The Topkapı, Hague Sophia, mosque, the Cistern are incredibly impressive, I highly recommend visiting these places. Especially thanks a lot to the guide for interesting information.
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        • carolinabv_1
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Worried about NOTHING but enjoying my vacation
          A friend recommended using them for my trip to Turkey and they not only didn't disappoint but exceeded EVERY expectation. I told them which were the places in Turkey i was interested in visiting, the time i had for my trip and they customized a package for me and a friend: From Istanbul to Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia (the hot air balloon is a must!), Urfa (Gobeklitepe and Mount Nemrut) back to Istanbul. Perfectly organized, Mahmut did a great job fixing all of our domestic flights / transportation. We were always picked up on time by really friendly drivers and tour guides who showed us around the most amazing places, sharing the history in a pretty interesting way. They were keen to let us enjoy the place and always offered to snap some pics for my friend and I (perfect!). The hotels we stayed at were all so nice we wished we had had a bit more time to enjoy them (clean, well centered and really friendly staff). The food was delicious and always plentiful. We didn't have to worry about anything, it was all included in our package. If you plan on doing a trip to Turkey I highly recommend them and advise you to listen to them if they tell you it "would be good to have a few more days" (I was stubborn and now I wish I had given myself more than 9 days. So much to see!). Daroute Travel is definitely a company for you to have a vacation where you won't be worrying about anything but enjoying Turkey! Bring comfy shoes and prepare to be amazed!
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          What a professional Travel Service...
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