Small Group Tour: Essential Istanbul Discount Tickets

Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

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)

Exclusion

Meals and drinks

Pick up and drop off at airports or hotels out of city centre (additional fee)

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

Additional Info

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.

Our accredited guide will give you all the detailed explanations about the world famous historical building from outside of the mosque. 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). Gallery section visit of Hagia Sophia is not included in our tour.

While visiting a mosque in Istanbul, women need to cover their heads, shoulders, knees. You can carry your own scarf to cover your head but please note scarves are provided at the entrance of every mosque (available at a charge). If you are wearing leggings, tights or skirts, wraps will be provided at the entrance (available at a charge).

For the ladies, a headscarf and decent dress covering shoulders and legs are required during their visit to mosque. You can carry your own scarf to cover your head but please note disposable scarves are provided at the entrance of every mosque (.available at a charge).

Please be aware of that there is a lot of walking in this tour. We can't use vehicle between sites since centre of Sultanahmet area is closed to traffic.