Istanbul · ISTANBUL OLD CITY TOURS
Sultanahmet packs Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı and the Cistern into one walkable square kilometre — and four sets of queues. These 15 full-day loops and combo tickets are the difference between seeing all of it and seeing one, priced and timed to match.
Private Istanbul hamam in Old City: scrub, foam massage, sauna and steam, with optional massage and tea, near Hagia Sophia.
“I had excellent experience with this Hamam, have proper understanding about the Spa service. Really liked it. Foam massage was the best part of whole experience. Will definitely come again.”
7-hour Istanbul pub crawl with party bus from Sultanahmet to Taksim, drinking games, free drinks, and club entry included.
“This was a really great experience. Great vibes all around. I fully give it 5/5 stars, I just wish we moved bars a little quicker - though I know this is just my preference when drinking to truly bar hop, so nothing wrong with this your. Thanks for a great night!”
3-hour guide-led walk in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet with the German Fountain, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque, plus local context.
“Very in-depth. I enjoyed it. Lots of options for questions. Recommend it to anyone. Be sure to show up early.”
Traditional Turkish hammam in Istanbul’s Old City with sauna, steam, kese scrub, foam wash, and optional massage, plus public, private, or VIP rooms.
“This is a one of a kind experience. I had never heard of a Turkish bath and was pleasantly surprised the whole time. Started with a sauna/ steam room, then a Turkish bath, followed by an oil body massage and face mask. My friend and I had a great time. 10/10 recommend”
Small-group Old City tour in Istanbul covering Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, Nuruosmaniye Mosque, and the Spice Market.
“The Hagia Sophia Mosque in Istanbul is an architectural masterpiece and a symbol of historical and cultural fusion. We had so much fun and a good time”
Small-group Turkish mosaic lamp workshop in Istanbul’s Old Town. Make a custom LED lamp with coffee, snacks, and a US adapter for $30.
“Five of us (2 men, 3 ladies) had a wonderful experience learning about and making our own mosaic lamps! We really appreciated the organization and quality of the supplies and instructors, the varied color and pattern options, and the private room overlooking the busy Bosphorus waterway. We gained a true admiration for what skill and patience goes into mosaic art! We were thrilled with the way each of our lamps turned out and look forward to having a useful souvenir that will remind us of our time in Turkey. We had the opportunity the next day to visit some other mosaic light workshops with other friends and noted that our…”
Private Old City Istanbul tour with a licensed guide, skip-the-line ticket help, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Cistern, Grand Bazaar.
“We loved our day tour in Istanbul with Mustafa our guide. Mustafa provided so much interesting information and was so friendly. We had a great tour of all sites we were interested in as well as some free time to shop. Highly recommend this tour”
Small-group Istanbul full day: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, bazaars, Turkish lunch, and a Bosphorus cruise with skip-the-line tickets.
“The whole trip is designed to give little bit of everything. Our guide mr Çelik was so nice, but we were moving to fast. Also, on the boat the waiter charged us double price for drinks - That is not something in organisation od our tour guide but just a note from me to ask for the price before ordering. In the end, I would recomend it if you are under 40 and want to walk fast and a lot. Also, the group was small but it was hard to hear our guide speaking (we didn’t have a headphones).”
Ride a Segway through Istanbul’s Old Town with a small English group, speeding past the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Roman ruins in 3 hours.
“good information provided. segways excellent to cover distance and see above the crowds. very good value for money.”
Tip-based Old Istanbul walk to German Fountain, Blue Mosque area, Hagia Sophia views, and Grand Bazaar, plus free Turkish delight.
“The guide was knowledgeable and entertaining and provided detailed historical and cultural information. It was a good orientation tour. We covered a lot of ground you need to be in decent shape to keep up.”
Skip the line at Istanbul Aquarium with a roundtrip shuttle from Sultanahmet Square. See 17,000 creatures in 1 day from activation.
“Aquarium is a great place, the transfer there was very nice. But the meeting point was not well marked- had to run around and ask people, finally I made it.”
Step into Cagaloglu Hammam for a classic Ottoman foam massage in marble rooms, with tea, Turkish delight, and same-sex care in Istanbul’s Old City.
“It was an amazing experience, words can’t describe how special you were made to feel. My masseur Yasar was so attentive and looked after me throughout my experience. My wife also had Gulsen who was also amazing. Nothing was to much and they walked you through every stage. Do not visit Istanbul without visiting, it is a must do. The building itself was amazing.”
Old City churches, mosques, and a Bosphorus sunset cruise with lunch, pickup, and free boat Wi-Fi for $96.75.
“The tour was quite educational, with a guide who demonstrated extensive knowledge about each site. He allowed sufficient time for photographs and personal exploration when needed. However, the night boat tour felt excessively long, leading me to disembark early when we returned to the dock to pick up additional tourists. I rated it four stars because the guide often neglected to ensure the group was together when moving to the next location; he would simply proceed without checking on everyone. I suggest bringing a headscarf, as it is required in most exhibits, and purchasing your Hagia Sophia Mosque ticket online to avoid higher charges. For first-time visitors to the country,…”
Small-group Old City Istanbul food walk with teahouse breakfast, Egyptian Spice Market lanes, lunch and snacks, plus coffee, tea, water.
“If you are looking for authentic Turkish food that the local people enjoy then do not miss this Culinary Backstreets tour. It lasts over 5 hours and you will have several full meals as well as some luscious snacks and drinks along the way. Our guide Remziye was terrific, she educated us on so much more than just Turkish foods.”
Private English Old City Istanbul tour covering Sultanahmet, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, and more, with a licensed guide and smart timing tips.
“Overall, I highly recommend this tour. Our guide, Naci, reached out the night before to customize the itinerary around our interests and even made adjustments on the spot to include specific food and shopping stops. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging throughout the day. While entrance fees to many sites are not included and can add up, Naci made the process seamless by handling the bookings during the tour, which also allowed us to skip the lines. If you only have one day to explore Istanbul, this tour is an excellent choice.”
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