Best of Istanbul in 1 Day

Badge of ExcellenceIstanbul, Turkey

From $69.00

Price varies by group size

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Experience the historical center of Istanbul with ease on this full-day group tour. Skip the lines with all entry fees included and visit Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar, and more. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle and learn about the city from your guide.

Hassle-free hotel pickup
Explore in the company of a guide
Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle
Skip the long lines

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Skip-the-Line access to buy tickets
Professional Licenced Tour Guide

Lunch
Entrance fees to Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia
Drop off to Hotels (tours ends in Grand Bazaar)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We provide Free Pick up from all centerally located hotels in Taksim, Beyoglu, Sultanahmet, Fatih, Sisli, Levent, Besiktas or Ortakoy areas.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Entrance fees to Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia is excluded
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.5

42 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

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I was disappointed because description says air conditioned vehicle and it turns out to be all walking and I don’t have

Cynthia_G, Nov 2023

The guide was knowledgeable but talked a lot that we got bored. The description of the tour didn’t mention all walking it indicated air conditioned cars, I have bad knees, I couldn’t wLk and stand for a long time.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear Cynthia, We are all very sorry to hear that you had not enjoyed the tour. As the hotel that you were staying in was just next to the tour starting point; we picked you and make you come to the tour starting point on foot. It is surely not allowed to drive between Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace.. Also, they are all next to each other, and no need to drive. Kind Regards, Ozgur

Great day!

ruth_c, Oct 2023

The guide picked us up on time by the cruise port. The small group made it easier to see the sites. Our tour guide was informative, helpful and professional. We had a filled and enjoyable day. It required lots of walking, but it's the only way to see all the sites.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you very much for choosing our services. It was our great pleasure to serve you.. We all hope to see you again in Turkey with a longer trip..

Must do!

kirsten_w, Oct 2023

Day was fabulous. Tons of great information. Knowledgeable your guide. Would highly recommend. Our guide Baris made the experience!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you very much for choosing our services. It was our great pleasure to serve you.. We all hope to see you again in Turkey with a longer trip..

Great tour guide Ali...

Alice_T, Oct 2023

Great tour guide Ali who’s very knowledgeable to provide details of each place visited. This is our 2nd time we booked with Viator and always trusted their choice of tour operators. Will definitely book tour on this website again.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you very much for choosing our services. It was our great pleasure to serve you.. We all hope to see you again in Turkey with a longer trip..

Highly Priced...

VIJAY_D, Aug 2023

This tour is highly priced... All the places shown to us were very much nearby each other... (just in vacinity on 200-300mt.) hence once the pickup vehical drop you at 1st location you have to visit each places in walking tour only.... Insted i will recommond to book a walking tour with guide is more cheaper (approx.40-50$) and arrange your pickup-drop to location by local taxy.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for your valuable feedback..

B st day ever

lklucas75, Oct 2022

Our guide, Ali, was the best. Very friendly and knowledgeable. That ok us to the places we wanted to see and made great suggestions for other sites and also lunch.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you very much for choosing our services. It was our great pleasure to serve you. We all hope to see you again in Turkey with a longer trip..

No tenian guia en español disponible

Roraima_L, Jun 2022

No lo recomiendo ya que avisaron a menos de 24 horas antes del tour que no tenían guía turístico en español, cuando fue comprado con meses de anticipación. No hablo ingles y no disfrute nada el recorrido ya que no entendía lo que hablaban I do not recommend it since they notified less than 24 hours before the tour that they did not have a tourist guide in Spanish, when it was purchased months in advance. I do not speak English and I did not enjoy the tour at all since I did not understand what they were speaking

Response from Host, Oct 2022

We are all very sorry to hear that you did not enjoyed the tour. If you may plan a trip to Istanbul again, please let us know and we will offer you a Private Tour and provide you the best possible overall service.

Great walking tour of Istanbul

Denise_B, May 2022

Shame they were doing up the Blue Mosque but it was worth a visit for what the guide told us. Loved the other places we visited especially Topkapi Palace. Be aware there is a lot of walking and steps involved so it might be better to book a private tour if you have mobility problem. Our guide was very friendly and spoke good English!

Response from Host, May 2022

Thank you very much for choosing our services. It was our great pleasure to serve you. We all hope to see you again in Turkey with a longer trip..

The tour was fantastic....

Jordan_B, Mar 2022

The tour was fantastic. Plenty of time to see the sights. Stopped for lunch at a small restaurant and it was very affordable. Our guide was very knowledgeable!

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thank you very much for choosing our services. We all hope to see you again in Turkey with a longer trip..

Istanbul one day tour

Ana_A, Dec 2020

The guide excellent with knowledge and kindness to explain the Istanbul history. I really recommend this tour. Ana

Response from Host, Dec 2020

Thank you very much for choosing our services. We hope to see you in Turkey with a longer trip

Hagia Sophia

Jonathan_B, Oct 2020

Great tour ! I would highly recommend this tour ...especially if you are coming to Istanbul for the first time. The tour guide was excellent and friendly. Only thing to keep it from a 5 star would be the sakes push from several vendors the tour guide knew during the tour ; otherwise it was excellent

Response from Host, Oct 2020

Thank you very much for your rewiew. It was our great pleasure to serve you in Turkey..