How long does the tour take?

The tour is listed as Full Day (08:00 – 17:00). Hotel pick-up is between 08:00 – 08:30, with drop-off around 17:00.

Which places will I visit during the day?

The route includes Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome Square Obelisk, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Covered Bazaar, a Bosphorus Cruise, Pierre Loti Hill, and Eyüp El Ensari Mosque. Hagia Sophia may be seen from outside or inside depending on access.

Is there a guide on this tour?

Yes. The tour is led by a professional English-speaking guide who shares the history behind the Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks on the route.

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour starts with hotel pick-up and ends with hotel drop-off. Pick-up is scheduled for 08:00 – 08:30, and drop-off is around 17:00.

Are there any closure days I should know about?

Yes. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, so this may affect the route on that day.

Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Istanbul City Tour

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Full Day Byzantine & Bosphorus Tour in Istanbul is a full-day Old City tour focused on the city’s Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. With a professional guide, visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkap

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Highlights

• Discover a full-day historical Istanbul experience with a professional guide

• Visit Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque to explore Byzantine and Ottoman heritage

• Explore Topkapi Palace as part of the Old City tour

• Shop at the Grand Covered Bazaar during the day

• Cruise the Bosphorus for scenic views

• Ride the cable car to Pierre Loti Hill

Overview

Step into Istanbul’s layers of Byzantine heritage and Ottoman grandeur on the Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Istanbul City Tour. This full-day experience brings together majestic mosques, palaces, lively bazaars, and scenic Bosphorus views.

Visit the city’s iconic landmarks, explore the Grand Covered Bazaar, and enjoy a Bosphorus boat cruise with a professional English-speaking guide. It is a clear, well-rounded way to connect Istanbul’s rich cultural legacy in one journey.

Includes & Excludes

✔ Hotel pick-up & drop-off

✔ Professional English-speaking guide

✔ Lunch

✔ Bosphorus boat trip

✔ Cable car ride to Pierre Loti Hill

✔ Air-conditioned transportation

✔ Local taxes and service charges

❌ Personal expenses

❌ Tips for guide and driver

Duration

Full Day (08:00 – 17:00)

Tour Highlights

• See Hagia Sophia (from outside or inside depending on access)

• Visit Blue Mosque on the guided route

• Explore Hippodrome Square & Obelisk

• Tour Topkapi Palace

• Browse the Grand Covered Bazaar

• Enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise

• Go to Pierre Loti Hill

• Visit Eyüp El Ensari Mosque

Pickup & Drop-off

• Hotel pick-up: 08:00 – 08:30

• Hotel drop-off: around 17:00

Important Notes

• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays

• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays

• Harem section not included

• Skip-the-line ticket assistance available

• Comfortable walking shoes recommended

• Modest dress required for mosque visits

Flexible Cancellation

Get a full refund if you cancel early

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start of your experience

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The Full Day Byzantine & Bosphorus Tour in Istanbul includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, a professional English-speaking guide, lunch, a Bosphorus boat trip, a cable car ride to Pierre Loti Hill, air-conditioned transportation, and local taxes and service charges. Personal expenses and tips for the guide and driver are not included.