Top Sites Of Istanbul: Half Day Small-Group tour provided by Real Istanbul Tours
Top Sites Of Istanbul: Half Day Small-Group tour
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What you can expect during this experience
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Updated 12/09/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
Updated 12/09/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
Overview
Travelers short on time in Istanbul will love this convenient tour, which takes you to many of the city's highlights in just half a day. Learn about the culture and history of this ancient city from your guide. Check out must-see sites like the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sofia, and the Grand Bazaar. Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour.
Itinerary
- You'll start atPudding Shop Lale RestaurantAlemdar, Divan Yolu Cd. No:6, 34400 Fatih/İstanbul, TurkeyThe restaurant is located on the street where the tram lines run through Sultanahmet, approximately 1-minute walk from the Sultanahmet tram stop.See address & details
- 1Blue MosqueStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 2Hagia SophiaStop: 45 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 3HippodromeStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 4Basilica CisternStop: 25 minutes - Admission includedSee detailsPass byReal Istanbul Tours
- 5Grand Bazaar JewelersStop: 30 minutesSee details
- You'll end atGrand BazaarBeyazıt, Kalpakçılar Cd. No:22, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, TurkeySee address & details
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Highlights
- Entrance fees are included
- An ideal tour for first-timers to Istanbul
- Tick off many of Istanbul's must-see buildings and attractions
- Shop at the lively Grand Bazaar with the help of your local guide
Important Information
Departure Point
Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant, Alemdar, Divan Yolu Cd. No:6, 34400 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Duration
4h
Return Details
Grand Bazaar, Beyazıt, Kalpakçılar Cd. No:22, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Entrance Fees
- Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia
- Entry/Admission - Basilica Cistern
Exclusions
- Drinks
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
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Additional Info
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with Spice Bazaars
- On Religious Fests Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are closed; May 13th,14th, 15th, July 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23th in 2021
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Meeting Point: Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant, Adress: DivanYolu Caddesi no. 6 Sultanahmet. For further explanation perhaps use the Sultanahmet tram stop as a reference.The restaurant is located on the street where the tram lines run through Sultanahmet, approximately 1-minute walk from the Sultanahmet tram stop.
- Meeting Time: 9 am
- Tours Ends near Eminonu, Where Spice Bazaar is located ( Your guide can help how to go back to hotel
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Amazing tour!! Top sites half day tour with Emir Sagir I just got back from Istanbul with wonderful memories! They started with my first tour on the first day of my arrival. I met Emir, the tour guide, at the pudding shop. He was punctual and friendly on introduction. Then went…
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Date of experience: November 2019
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It was was a small group (total of 4 people + the tour guide), therefore the tour was very personalized. The tour guide, which was extremely knowledgeable, was able to answer all of our questions. Loved the fact that after giving us a tour and providing us all the information,…
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Date of experience: October 2019
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Excellent, informative, friendly, knowledgeable, good value tour. Thank you. Would definitely recommend
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Date of experience: October 2019
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I can not recommend this tour guide enough. He was personable and extremely knowledgeable. He was flexible about whether we wanted in-depth information or less in-depth information; he also took us to get coffee at an off-the-beaten-path Turkish place. His English was impeccable…
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Date of experience: June 2019
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Amazing experience, convenient local transportation was used which allowed us to save on time. Our tour was organised by Emre and our tour guide was Resul who was very flexible and informative. Since it was only two of us it was almost like a private tour since they agreed to…
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Date of experience: June 2019
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By: Real Istanbul Tours
C2591WOkellyw
00Great experience!
Excellent, friendly, professional tour guides! This is my second time using this company and I will definitely use …
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christinetn36
00Excellent and Informative Tour with Apo!
We reached out to Real Istanbul Tours at the last minute and they responded promptly via email. The next morning, w…
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Albllal
00Best tour guide in Istanbul
I was in Istanbul for a quick three-day visit and was lucky enough to meet someone at the airport who recommended t…
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Li_YY2020
00Don't hesitate to book this tour!
Highly recommended! Trustworthy agency for sure! Ask for Emir Sagir to be your guide if possible but I do believe t…
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Winstonthedog
00Fantastic Tour
Salih was an incredible guide that showed us non touristy neighborhoods. I loved this tour and the relaxed, flexibl…
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philippapi
00The best experience
Literally one of the best tours of my life. Specifically wanna highlight Apo, the extremely educated, kind and inte…
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emyralds
00Super Knowledgable Guide + Wonderful Tour of Istanbul
Great Tour! Salih was super knowledgeable and we asked him SO MANY questions that he had the answers to. We felt sa…
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Mark P
00A brilliant day in Istanbul
Our guide Salie was excellent. He took us to many interesting places we would not otherwise have visited. He provid…
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Kathryn H
00A great introduction to Istanbul
My friend and I took this tour on our first day in Istanbul and it was a great introduction Rasul our guide was ver…
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J4734PPanthonyp
00Fun Experience
Fun tour to take. Our guide was very informative taking us to some very beautiful historical landmarks. It is a bit…
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EstherG_000
00For a Great First Introduction to Contemporary and Historic Istanbul — Look No Further!
We went on the half day tour with our guide, Emre. Not only was he very knowledgeable and engaging in sharing abou…
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L_Natalia
00Good tour but not really “off the beaten”
It was a good tour for a first-time visitor. We were a group of 5 + english-speaking guide. We walked 14 km during …
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Iskandar S
00Experiencing the locals
I really enjoyed this tour because it gave me the experience to the local community experience. We walked on back s…
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Aashu123
00Amazing authentic tour guide
We were so lucky to have Apo as our tour guide! He was friendly, passionate about his city and extremely knowledgea…
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Rosanecarvalho77
00I highly recommend this tour!
I highly recommend this day Istanbul tour as a way to see Istanbul and learn about the amazing culture this beautif…
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Key Details
- Duration: 4h
- Mobile Ticket Accepted
- Free Cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
- Languages Offered: English
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