Best of Istanbul: Classic Landmarks & Grand Bazaar Tour
Overview
Discover the very best of Istanbul on this full-day, small-group tour led by an expert local guide. Explore the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the majestic Hagia Sophia, the stunning Blue Mosque (viewed from outside on Fridays), and the historic Hippodrome, once the heart of Byzantine sporting and social life.
Continue your journey through history as you visit the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans, and the charming Little Hagia Sophia Mosque. Finally, dive into the vibrant atmosphere of the Grand Covered Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest marketplaces, filled with colorful shops, local crafts, and unique treasures.
Hotel transfers are available for your convenience—please check the inclusions and exclusions section for full details.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off for Sultanahmet area
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Local guide
- Drinks
- Museum Entrances (Tickets)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
The pick up is from Sultanahmet and Taksim zone hotels. If your hotel is situated in another site, an extra fee will be charged.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Lunch.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off for Sultanahmet area.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- Local guide.
- Drinks.
- Museum Entrances (Tickets).
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Best of Istanbul: Classic Landmarks & Grand Bazaar Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Best of Istanbul: Classic Landmarks & Grand Bazaar Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off for Sultanahmet area
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Local guide
- Drinks
- Museum Entrances (Tickets)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
