Istanbul Tour

Private Classic Old City Tour with Lunch

Visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar on a private tour with lunch.

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Tour Overview

Experience the classic old city of Istanbul on a private guided tour with lunch included. Visit the greatest monuments of the historic peninsula, from the former church of Hagia Sophia and the majestic Blue Mosque to the opulent Topkapi Palace and the world-famous Grand Bazaar. A traditional Turkish lunch in a local restaurant is part of the day, and hotel pick-up and drop-off by car keeps everything comfortable and private.

Tour Highlights

  • Private classic old city tour with lunch included
  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, a masterpiece of architecture
  • The Blue Mosque and its handmade Iznik tiles
  • Topkapi Palace, home of the Ottoman sultans
  • The Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest covered markets

What's Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off by car
  • Private guiding service
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch in a local restaurant

What's Excluded

  • Drinks
  • Hotel pick-up outside the city centre
  • Personal expenses and gratuities

Tour Itinerary

Hagia Sophia Mosque

Once a church, later a mosque, and a masterpiece of architectural history. With its innovative architecture, rich history and religious significance, Hagia Sophia was the largest Eastern Roman church in Istanbul. Its breathtaking domes, monolithic marble columns and unparalleled mosaics make it one of the wonders of world architecture, standing at the tip of the historic peninsula.

The Blue Mosque

Also known as the Sultan Ahmet Mosque, this breathtaking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in Turkey. Built between 1609 and 1616 by the architect Mehmet Aga, it is famous for the more than 20,000 handmade Iznik tiles decorating its interior with tulip, rose, carnation and lily designs.

Lunch in a Local Restaurant

Enjoy delicious Turkish cuisine in a local restaurant, with four kinds of cold starters (mezze), a traditional pastry, a local meat or chicken kebab (a vegetarian dish is also possible) and baklava.

Topkapi Ottoman Imperial Palace

Topkapi Palace served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans between the 15th and 19th centuries. A visit to its opulent pavilions, jewel-filled Treasury and sprawling Harem offers a fascinating glimpse into court life.

Grand Covered Bazaar

The Grand Bazaar is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops, often regarded as one of the first shopping malls in history.

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