Small Group Tour: Essential Istanbul

Name: Small Group Tour: Essential Istanbul
Brand: Viator
Price: 80.1 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (718 reviews)

4.7(718)8 hoursEnglishBook 4 hours aheadIstanbul, Turkey

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Explore the main highlights of Istanbul’s Old Town on this small-group, full-day tour led by an expert guide. Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites, renowned monuments, and remarkable archaeological treasures as you immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. Enjoy exclusive privileges designed to enhance your experience and give you a true taste of Turkish heritage. Tours run daily from approximately 09:00 to 17:00 (timing may vary based on hotel location, group size, interests, weather, or queue lengths), with intimate groups of 1–10 people for a more personalized journey.

Included

Transport by air-conditioned minivan. If your hotel is located in centre of old city we don't use it
Professional English speaking guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (hotel locations should be in city centre, please check our radius)

Not included

Topkapi Palace skip the line entrance ticket (everyday except Tuesdays)
Meals and drinks
Pick up and drop off at airports or hotels out of city centre (additional fee)
Gratuities
Underground (Basilica) Cistern skip the line entrance ticket (just for Tuesdays)

What you'll do

Our accredited guide will accompany you during your visit and will give you all
the detailed explanations about the mosque.
45 min
Our accredited guide will accompany you during your visit and will give you all
the detailed explanations about the bazaar.
1 hour
Our accredited guide will give you all the detailed explanations about the world
famous historical building from outside of the mosque (Hagia Sophia). General entrance of mosque is available only for Turkish citizens. Foreign tourists can only visit Gallery Section with an additional entrance fee (25 Euro per person).
30 minAdmission not included
Our accredited guide will give you all the detailed explanations about all the historical monuments in this square
45 min
Our accredited guide will give you all the detailed information about the palace
You can consult your guide to purchase skip the line ticket. The ticket also includes Harem section visit.
2h 30mAdmission not included

Meeting and pickup

48 locations

Pickup details

Depends on hotel's location, sometimes we can't use vehicle since vehicles are not allowed in some parts of old city. We don't have free pick up and drop off service from hotels located out of city centre and airports.

Meeting points48

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Harbour Suites Old City
Kadirga Liman Cad. Kumluk Sok No: 4, Sehsuvar Bey Mah., Istanbul, Turkiye
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Atlantis Royal Hotel
Dizdariye Cesmesi Sk. No:53, Binbirdirek, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Serhat Apart Otel
Katip Mustafa Celebi Mahalle Mac Sokak No/3, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Vardar Palace Hotel
SIraselviler Cd. No:16, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Gulseda Otel Apart
Taksim Firini Sk. No:16, Sehit Muhtar Mahallesi, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Union Hotel Port
Findikli Celebi HamamI Sk. No 14, Ömer Avnı Mh., Istanbul, Turkiye
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AHC Ayasofya Hotel - Special Class
Piyer Loti Cad. No: 1, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Chambers of the Boheme
Kucuk Parmak Kapi Sok. No:13, Chambers of the Boheme, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Ess Hotel
Sehit Muhtar Bey Caddesi 23, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Gokotta Suite Hotel
Caylak Sk. 29, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Skalion Hotel
Cifte Gelinler Cad. No: 6, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Arts Hotel Taksim
Topcu Cad. No. 11, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Hotel V Plus Taksim
KazancI Yokusu, Purtelas Sokak, No:06/A, Cihangir Mahallesi, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Faros Hotel Old City
Divanyolu Cad. No:68, Istanbul, Turkiye
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The Marions Suite Hotel
Purtelas Sok. No:12, Cihangir, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Mukarnas Taksim Hotel
Ipek Sok. No:6, Katip Mustafa Çelebi Mahallesi, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Kupeli Hotel
Emin Sinan Hamam Sokak No:4, Emin Sinan Mah., Istanbul, Turkiye
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Remall Suites Hotel
Kocatape Mahallesi Feridiye Caddesi Asiklar Sok No 2, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Taksim Star Hotel
Siraselviler Cd No:37, Taksim, Istanbul, Turkiye
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B&B Taksim
Sehit Muhtar Mahallesi AltIn Bakkal Sokak No 4, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Titanic City Taksim
Kocatepe Mah. Lamartin Cad. No:45-49, Kocatepe Mah., Istanbul, Turkiye
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Style Star Hotel
Cihangir Mahallesi, Baskurt Sokak 8, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Grand Ambiance Hotel
Akbiyik Caddesi No:63 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Exclusive Art Hotel
Sehit Muhtarbey Caddesi No:59, Kocatepe Mahallesi, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Taksim Pera Center Residence Hotel
Basma Tulumba Sokak 10, Istanbul, Turkiye
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The Hotel Istanbul
Binbirdirek Mah. Binbirdirek MeydanI Sok. No:17, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Innpera Hotel
Siraselviler Cad. No: 15, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Grand Prince Hotel Taksim
Huseyinaga, Topcekenler Sk. 7C, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Aprilis Hotel
Peykhane Sk. No 4, Binbirdirek Mh, Cemberlitas, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Modern Suites
Dolapdere Caddesi No: 143-145, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Eymen Palace Hotel
34 Balo Sokak, Hüseyinağa, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Rumours Inn
Ucler Hamami Sk. No:6, Kucukayasofya Mah., Istanbul, Turkiye
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Trip Bosphorus Taksim Hotel
Ordu Caddesi No: 13, Mahmutbey, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Sultanahmet Newport Hotel
Peykhane Sk. No: 15, Binbirdirek Mh. Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Yamalya Suites Hotel
Martyr Muhtar, Imam Adnan Sk. No:18, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Icon Hotel Istanbul
Eskisehir MH Dolapdere Cad No 43-47, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Taxim Center Residence
Sehit Muhtar Mah Basma Tulumba Sok No. 9, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Taksim Time Hotel
Dolapdere Caddesi Ergenekon Mahallesi, No.108, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Tom Square Boutique Hotel
Sehsuvar Mah. Berham Cavus Sok. No: 4, Kumkapi, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Sunrise Hotel Taxim
Lamartin Cd. No:42 Talimhane, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Grand Star Hotel Premium
SIraselviler Caddesi No: 45, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Cihangir Hotel
Aslan Yatagi Sk. No:17 Cihangir, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Aziyade Hotel
Piyerloti Cad. No:30, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Marrti̇n Istanbul
Sahne Sokak, Istanbul, Turkiye
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CVK Hotels Taksim
Siraselviler Caddesi No: 11, Taksim, Istanbul, Turkiye
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AKKA Hotels Lush Taksim
Tak-I Zafer Cd. No:10, Sıraselviler Caddesi, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Tamara Residence
Taksim FIrInI Sokak, 4, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Besiktas Konuk Hotel
Martyr Asim Caddesi No:45/1, Besiktas, Turkiye
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please Note:Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and replaced with Underground Cistern. The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with Spice Bazaar.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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