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Yes, a 30% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your place. The remaining 70% is due 7 days before the tour date or upon arrival in cash.

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Absolutely! All our tours can be run as fully private experiences with a dedicated guide. Private tours offer flexible timing, customised itineraries and Arabic, English or Turkish commentary. Contact us for a personalised quote.

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Are entrance fees included in the tour price?

It varies by tour — please check the "What's Included" section on each tour page for the exact list. Some high-cost sites such as Topkapi Harem or balloon rides are listed as optional extras.

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Full-Day Old City Tour — Byzantine & Ottoman Heritage of Istanbul

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Full-Day Old City Tour — Byzantine & Ottoman Heritage of Istanbul

1 day Max 14 people

About This Tour

A full-day tour of the Old City covering Byzantine and Ottoman monuments — Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar.

Itinerary

1
Hotel Pickup

Pickup from your hotel and departure.
2
Hagia Sophia

Entrance not included; optional skip-the-line ticket.
3
Blue Mosque

A visit to the Blue Mosque.
4
Hippodrome Square

The Obelisk, the Serpent Column, the German Fountain, the Walled Obelisk.
5
Grand Bazaar

Closed on Sundays — free time.
6
Lunch

Lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant.
7
Topkapı Palace

Entrance not included; optional skip-the-line ticket.
8
Hagia Irene

Viewed from outside, in the first courtyard of Topkapı Palace.
9
Tour End

End of tour, drop-off at your hotel/city centre.

What's Included

Hotel pickup & drop-off
Licensed guide
Transportation service
Traditional Turkish lunch
Full-day itinerary

Not Included

Topkapı Palace entrance
Hagia Sophia entrance
Hagia Irene entrance
Personal expenses
Drinks with meals
Tips

Choose Your Package

Package	Adult	Child	Infant (Free)	Extras
Without Entry Ticket	€45	€45	Free	Hotel Transfer Lunch
With Hagia Sophia Ticket	€75	€75	Free	Hotel Transfer Lunch
Full Package	€130	€130	Free	Hotel Transfer Lunch

What to Bring

Comfortable shoes, camera/phone, sunglasses & sunscreen, mosque-appropriate clothing, cash for shopping and entrance fees.

Important Information

Not recommended for guests with mobility difficulties/wheelchair users due to walking distances, stairs, uneven roads and crowds. Appropriate clothing for mosque visits. The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Requires walking around the Old City. No tour on Tuesdays or Fridays.

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€45

per person

−25%

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Adults

€ per person

Children (3–12)

€ per person

Infants (0–2)

Free

Total €

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Full-Day Old City Tour — Byzantine & Ottoman Heritage of Istanbul

About This Tour

Itinerary

What's Included

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What to Bring

Important Information

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