Istanbul · OLD CITY & SULTANAHMET TOURS

The 15 Best Old City & Sultanahmet Tours

102 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Everything worth seeing on the peninsula sits inside one square kilometre, which makes the guided morning good value. These 15 compare what each walk covers, which tickets are included and how early they start.

Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Massage, and Spa in Old City - What happens from the steam room onward
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Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Massage, and Spa in Old City

Istanbul Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus in Sultanahmet and Taksim - The party bus ride toward Taksim
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Istanbul Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus in Sultanahmet and Taksim

2.Istanbul Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus in Sultanahmet and Taksim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,882 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $31Top rated

A lively Istanbul pub crawl from Sultanahmet to Taksim, with icebreaker games, included shots, club entry, and a party bus ride.

“Whether you're with a group or flying solo like me, do yourself a favor and go for it. I had one of the best nights ever—met some amazing people who were all about having fun and connecting. The girls running it were awesome—totally involved, super fun, and made sure everyone felt good and included. Honestly, couldn’t have asked for a better night. Big thanks to the girls!”

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Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Sultanahmet Tour - Sultanahmet Square and the old Hippodrome
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Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Sultanahmet Tour

3.Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Sultanahmet Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 566 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Explore Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Sultanahmet Square with a guide on this compact, three-hour Istanbul walking tour.

“Be prepared for a good history lesson. John was very articulate in explaining the history of Istanbul. He was professional, engaging, and well-versed in world History.”

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Istanbul: Public, Private or VIP Hammam & Spa in Old City - Sauna and steam before the scrub
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Istanbul: Public, Private or VIP Hammam & Spa in Old City

Istanbul Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Old Town - All Included - Coffee, snacks, and the short introduction
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Istanbul Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Old Town – All Included

5.Istanbul Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Old Town – All Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 292 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Make a Turkish mosaic lamp in Istanbul’s Old Town with coffee, snacks, expert help, protective packing, and a plug adaptor included.

“This was a great experience. Ezra did a great job explaining how to decorate our mosaic lamps. There were many colored to chose from . Ezra also gave good ideas on which colors looked good together . You can't beat this price and you get to take home a lamp that actually works.”

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Istanbul: Private Full-Day Old City Highlights Tour - Topkapi Palace, two hours among the sultans
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Istanbul: Private Full-Day Old City Highlights Tour

6.Private Full-Day Old City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 234 reviews · 7 hours · from $102

See Istanbul’s Old City with a private guide, from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace to the Basilica Cistern and Grand Bazaar.

“Gaye was the best that could have happened to us in Istambul. She was extremely knowledgeable and pacient. She always had a great smile and a solution for everything! Best guide ever! Would 100% recommend!”

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Small Group Full-Day Istanbul: Old City, Bosphorus Cruise & Lunch - Hagia Sophia: a short visit to a very large story
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Small Group Full-Day Istanbul: Old City, Bosphorus Cruise & Lunch

7.Small Group Full-Day Istanbul: Old City, Bosphorus Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 225 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $108

See Istanbul’s mosques, bazaars, Turkish lunch, and Bosphorus by boat in one guided day, with hotel pickup and skip-the-line tickets.

“This was a great full day tour that was very well paced and included a lot of major attractions with lunch just adding to the experience. Our guide Muzaffer was so knowledgeable and helpful and kept us on schedule. Pick up and drop off were spot on. Highly Recommended!”

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Istanbul: Guided Segway Tour of the Old Town - Starting near Sultanahmet tram station
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Istanbul: Guided Segway Tour of the Old Town

8.Guided Segway Tour of the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · from $56

See Istanbul’s Old Town by Segway, from Hagia Sophia to Suleymaniye Mosque, with a small English-speaking group and a knowledgeable local guide.

“Our recent Segway tour in Istanbul was absolutely fantastic! The five of us had an amazing time exploring this beautiful city. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and shared detailed insights about every landmark we visited. His passion for the city's history and culture made the experience even more enjoyable. We learned so much and got a wonderful overview of Istanbul, making it the perfect way to see the sights. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the city in a fun and engaging way!Read more”

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Old Town Of Istanbul Orientation - Tip Based Walking Tour - The Blue Mosque or another mosque: useful flexibility
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Old Town Of Istanbul Orientation – Tip Based Walking Tour

9.Old Town Of Istanbul Orientation – Tip Based Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $18Best value

See Istanbul’s key Old Town sights on a tip-based walk with mosque visits, Grand Bazaar advice, Turkish delight, and local dining tips.

“Absolutely brilliant walking tour. Guide was so knowledgeable with some great details. Taken to all the main sites around the area and then to the shop for our free Turkish delight and fruit tea, both of which were amazing. Definitely recommend it.”

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Istanbul Old City: Ottoman Hamam Experience with Foam Massage - What makes the historic setting worth paying for
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Istanbul Old City: Ottoman Hamam Experience with Foam Massage

10.Istanbul Old City: Ottoman Hamam Experience with Foam Massage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $133

Review of Istanbul’s Cağaloğlu Hammam, with Ottoman marble baths, foam massage, practical tips, package value, and booking advice.

“The facility was gorgeous and absolutely clean. The staff was so welcoming and warm. They put so much detail and concerns on our health. They also provided everything we would need there. My therapist was Susan and she was great.”

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Istanbul Old City And Sunset Bosphorus Cruise Tour - Ironwork and Orthodox Istanbul in Fener
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Istanbul Old City And Sunset Bosphorus Cruise Tour

11.Istanbul Old City And Sunset Bosphorus Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $96

See Istanbul’s mosques, old neighborhoods, and both Bosphorus shores on a 10-hour tour with Turkish lunch and sunset cruise.

“The tour did not stop at any of the stops listed and I am incredibly disappointed that I only had one day in Istanbul and did not see the main sites I was hoping to see including Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapl Palace, and Balat. The only things that matched were going to lunch and taking the sunset cruise on the Bosphorus. Instead of stopping at the stops listed on the itinerary, we stopped at Uskudar- Kisikli Mh, Camlica Republic Mosque, Beylerbeyi Sarayi, Eyup Sultan Mezarligi, none of which were listed on the itinerary or places I was looking to see.”

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Private Old City Guided Tour - Sultan Ahmet Mosque, better known as the Blue Mosque
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Private Old City Guided Tour

12.Private Old City Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.)

Explore Istanbul’s Old City with private guide Aydin, skip museum lines, visit six major sights, and set the pace for your group.

“Aydin was our guide; he was super friendly and very knowledgable. It was nice to have him meet us at the location of our choice and then lead us from here to there, minimize wait times and just make sure that we squeezed in what we wanted to before anything closed. It made for a stress-free experience which was the goal on our last day in Istanbul. I would definitely book Aydin again!”

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Full Day Historical Walking Tour of Istanbul Old City from Hagia Sophia - The Blue Mosque and its six minarets
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Full Day Historical Walking Tour of Istanbul Old City from Hagia Sophia

13.Full Day Historical Walking Tour of Istanbul Old City from Hagia Sophia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $43

Explore Istanbul’s Old City on foot with a small English-speaking group, visiting Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, and more.

“My wife and I enjoyed this walking tour. It covers all the key attraction in Istanbul. It is a good star of our 4 days stay in Istanbul. Unfortunately, this group needs to spend 30+ minutes for a fashion show in a cloth shop on the way to Grand Masque.”

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Istanbul Old City: Basilica Cistern - Blue Mosque - Grand Bazaar - Entering the Basilica Cistern beneath Sultanahmet
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Istanbul Old City: Basilica Cistern – Blue Mosque – Grand Bazaar

Segway Istanbul Old City Tour - Morning - Starting at Çatalçeşme Street
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Segway Istanbul Old City Tour – Morning

15.Segway Istanbul Old City Tour – Morning

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Glide through Istanbul’s Old City on a small-group Segway tour covering mosques, Roman monuments, parks, and palace views in three hours.

“A great tour with a very knowledgeable guide. The segway is easy to manage after a short practice and lots of fun. Highly recommend.”

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