The Must See Old City Tour in Istanbul

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4h - 6h

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About this experience

Experience Istanbul’s Old City through a refined and fully private journey crafted for travelers who appreciate depth, elegance, and expert insight.

Stroll through the storied streets of Sultanahmet as your guide unveils the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, and other timeless landmarks with rich, immersive storytelling.

This curated experience adapts seamlessly to your interests—whether architecture, culture, culinary heritage, or photography—ensuring every moment feels personal and meaningful.

Along the way, you’ll discover hidden courtyards, artisan details, and quiet corners that most visitors never encounter, gaining a deeper, more elevated understanding of Istanbul’s imperial past and vibrant present.

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Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

This is the German Fountain at the start of the Hipodrome (Sultanahmet) Square

Stop 2

The two obelisks at the heart and end of the square date back to Ancient Egypt, and Eastern Roman Empire. These are the witnesses to the history of this city.

Stop 3

The Column of Delphi, this column was a sacrificial altar for the God Apollo. Now the myths it contain live with us.

Stop 4

Also known as the Sultanahmed Mosque, this mosque is known for its magnificient tiles and art. Being one of the Sultan Mosque's of İstanbul it is a must see.

Stop 5

The crown jewel of Istanbul, most unique place you can see in all Turkey is the Hagia Sophia. This beatiful structre is culturally significant to all the cultures who shared this city. A symbol of cultural acceptance and understanding, this is something you have to see when you come to this city. (The line to enter to Hagia sophia usually takes around an hour, because of this Hagia sophia may be our last stop as the lines get shorter during evening)

Stop 6

This is the heart of the Ottoman Empire, this is where the Ottoman family lived at, this is where the court politics and intrigue lies at. See the old treasury housing on of the biggest diamonds of the world, and the biggest emerald in the world. The holy relics room where you can see the belongings of the prophets. And the Harem, where everything happened.