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Visit six top Istanbul attractions in one day on a full-day sightseeing tour of the city! The action-packed day includes a comprehensive tour of the historical Sultanahmet neighborhood where many of the city’s finest architectural legacies and landmarks are found. Visit the Blue Mosque and museums of Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, as well as Istanbul Hippodrome, the sunken palace of Basilica Cistern and the dazzling Grand Bazaar. A delicious 3-course lunch is also included halfway through the day.

Numbers are limited to 14 on this small-group tour ensuring a personalized experience.
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  • 1
    Hippodrome
    Stop: 25 minutes -
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  • 2
    Blue Mosque
    Stop: 30 minutes -
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  • 3
    Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
    Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included
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  • 4
    Topkapi Palace
    Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included
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  • 5
    Basilica Cistern
    Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included
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  • 6
    Istanbul Handicraft Center
    Stop: 30 minutes -
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  • 7
    Kapali Carsi
    Stop: 30 minutes -
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Highlights
  • Travel between six Istanbul attractions easily on an air-conditioned coach
  • Learn the history of each location from your guide
  • Hassle-free entrance to attractions with included entry fees
  • Savor a three-course Turkish lunch
What to Expect
Begin your full-day tour with pickup at your European-side hotel or at a meeting point in central Istanbul. Your guide will give you a brief orientation before you board your air-conditioned coach and head to Sultanahmet Square. Stop inside the Blue Mosque, with its six minarets and colorful tile work. Learn about the history of the Ottoman-era mosque from your guide. Stroll across the square to Hagia Sophia, a museum that used to be a church and a mosque. Continue on to Topkapi Palace and discover its history as you wander through many ornate rooms. Then, take a break to enjoy a three-course traditional Turkish lunch. Next, you’ll pass through the Hippodrome and admire the Egyptian Obelisk, and then make your way to the ancient underground Basilica Cistern. Finally, shop for traditional goods and meet shopkeepers at the Grand Bazaar before you’re returned to your departure point.
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Important Information
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Departure Time
9:00 AM
Duration
8h
Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch - 3-course lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
  • Entry/Admission - Topkapi Palace
  • Entry/Admission - Basilica Cistern
Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
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Additional Info
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Minimum age is 4 years
  • Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
  • Cover ups and head scarves are provided at the Blue Mosque
  • Guests must call 24 hours in advance for pick up times
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for participants with walking difficulties
  • Not recommended for participants with walking difficulties
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Day tour was excellent. Guides knowledge was exceptional. Highly recommend this tour. Has advantages being with a guide rather than doing the sights on your own.
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Had an excellent trip with Neon tours and Can our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We were collected on time from our hotel and although the start was early it helped us avoid the worst of the crowds.
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Hi Folks i visited Turkey last wek from 9 Dec to 15 Dec.I booked my day tour after doing my research on trip advisor.you will find too many on trip Advisor but i guess my one was best.Economical,informative,Experienced.The only thing i did not like that my hotel was not in that
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Response from Experience820434, Guest Relations Manager at Small-Group Istanbul in One Day Tour Including Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Rick, Thank you for this great review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed yourb day. We're trying to extend our shuttle locations as much as we can. Hope to see you again, Neon Tours
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A good itinerary on a rainy day. It was marred by two things. Firstly the knowledgeable, personable and kind guide spoke far too softly. We missed half of the commentary. The group was only 8 people. Secondly we had to endure the recommended trip into a carpet sale room.
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Response from Experience820434, Guest Relations Manager at Small-Group Istanbul in One Day Tour Including Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia
Responded 7 Dec 2019
Dear Keith, Thank you for your kind review. We're glad to hear that you liked our program. Handycraft is a stop on our itinerary and included our product page. Carpets are part of our culture and we are showing a demonstartion of carpet making to our guests at this stop. We'll deliver your comment to our guide and make sure that all our guests are hearing well. Again, thank you for informing us about this issue you had. Neon Tours
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Despite the rainy weather, the tour organised by Neon tours was fantastic. Our guide was very knowledgeable and took good care of us.
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Response from Experience820434, Guest Relations Manager at Small-Group Istanbul in One Day Tour Including Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia
Responded 4 Dec 2019
Dear our valued guest, It's a great pleasure for us to hear that you enjoyed your day with us. Hope to see you again, Neon Tours
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By: Neon Tours
471 reviews
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Amena S
Littleton, Massachusetts
5924
Our Guide was Amazing
This is a great tour to take if you have a limited time in Istanbul. We really loved the individual attention we
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Lindssimpson
Cape Town Central, South Africa
114
A must-do Tour
This was an amazing experience- from the collection to taking us around showing us all the sights- our tour guide,
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jenanddave84
30
Great day tour
Day tour was excellent. Guides knowledge was exceptional. Highly recommend this tour. Has advantages being with a
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376kelvinf
20
Excellent Trip
Had an excellent trip with Neon tours and Can our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We were collected on
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Waqus246
11
Brillant Experience
Hi Folks i visited Turkey last wek from 9 Dec to 15 Dec.I booked my day tour after doing my research on trip
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Keith049
Bromsgrove, United Kingdom
247
Good-ish
A good itinerary on a rainy day. It was marred by two things. Firstly the knowledgeable, personable and kind
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judineni
Etterbeek, Belgium
8020
Lovely tour
Despite the rainy weather, the tour organised by Neon tours was fantastic. Our guide was very knowledgeable and
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magalhaeslidinha
Porto, Portugal
41
We miss the Tour because of lack of information and contact from turkish operator
We miss the Tour because there was no information neither a contact from the turkish operator. The Voucher from
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tripdude541
Portland, Oregon
8166
Great Tour and Incredible Tour Guide
Such an incredible day visiting the sites of Old Instandbul. Our guide was great, knowledgeable and very kind.
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Luanaqa
53
Great Tour!
Our tour guide, Hakan, was informative and walked me back to my hotel room at the end of the tour.He answered all
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Dotts0908
Nairobi
374132
Knowledgeable guide, efficient time keeping
This your was everything I had hoped for. As a Christian I have wanted to see Ephesus and understand the more. I
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Tony S
10
Enjoyable and informative
Small group (10). Picked up from hostel at time advised. Stop for breakfast (own expense) then lunch (provided -
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R4417LJfrankp
Mantua, Ohio
10
Great tour
Great way to see some awesome sites. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, lunch was excellent. Would
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GordonYoung
Scotland
5036
It's a walking tour !nowhere is it advertised as such,
No one in our group was aware it was a walking tour , I'm 72 and have a bad leg and would never have chosen it if
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170RobertS170
Plano, Texas
41
Amazing Tour, Highly Recommended
Hakan was our professional tour guide for the Istanbul Day Tour. His level of professionalism and knowledge of
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Key Details
  • Duration: 8h
  • Mobile Ticket Accepted
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  • Hotel Pickup
  • Languages Offered: English
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