Istanbul Old City Cultural Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Hagia Sophia's stunning architecture
- Visit the iconic Blue Mosque
- Discover the treasures of Topkapi Palace
- Shop at the bustling Grand Bazaar
- Experience Istanbul's rich cultural heritage
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Binbirdirek, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, Atmeydanı Caddesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour involves walking for several hours; ensure you're comfortable with this level of activity.
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas; follow the guide's instructions.
- Some sites may have long queues; patience is recommended.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress modestly to respect local customs.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection during outdoor visits.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
A perfect day with a Great Guide!
Melih was my guide for a full day tour. He showed up at my hotel on time and was a wealth of information, kind and really easy to spend the day with touring Istanbul. Highly recommend Melih! Thank you.
Exhausting, but so very rewarding!
A wonderful day. Circumstances meant we had to cram as much as possible into one day. That, we certainly did. Melih, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and great company all round. We will certainly be recommending him and the tour company to friends, family and our local travel agent back home in the UK. Thanks, chaps!
Outstanding guide and organistion.
We booked directly with Velena for the all-day Old city tour and were not disappointed. The email communications during the booking process was faultless and professional. WhatsApp message prior to the tour again both appreciated and timely and the pickup was spot-on. Our tour guide Aysenur met my wife and myself and another American couple with the minibus driver and transported us initially to Palace where we had an extensive tour and provided with fascinating information and detail. Aysenur was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions and as we were only four on the tour made it much more informative. The mosques we visited were truly outstanding in architecture and history however, the Blue Mosque was very busy but still it’s a not to miss visit. The lunch which was included was in a hotel with a roof top restaurant overlooking the city and the service and food was excellent. We had booked with Velena for the sunset cruise and have to say the service offered from them was 5star. If you are going to Istanbul and want a tour guide do not pass over Velena Tour their service and staff are outstanding.
Perfect one day tour to see everything
We had a great private tour seeing the main sites.Myself my wife and two friends.Murat our local guide was very very knowledgeable but also extremely accommodating so plenty times for breaks/ lunch along the way.This meant that we were able to go at our own pace. Thanks Murat !
Great experience and a memorable one
I love this company, this is my second time doing Tours with then (4 tours) in total, Murat is the best, I request him every single time, he’s knowledgeable, friendly, patient and amazing. I really recommend this company. Don’t forget to ask for MURAT won’t disappoint. The Best tour guide.