Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour
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4.3/5
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Is Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour worth booking?
Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour is a 8-hour experience in Istanbul, Turkey, from $140 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 1,346 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (1,346)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $140 per person
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 arc
What you get
- Walking Tour
- Entrance Fees
- Guaranteed to skip the long ticket lines
- Pick up and drop of from the Hotels
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- Meeting point for pick up
About this experience
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 Topkapi Palace, as well as Istanbul Hippodrome, the sunken palace of Basilica Cistern and the dazzling Grand Bazaar. Optional visit to Hagia Sophia ( For those who wants to visit , will purchase their own ticket) Numbers are limited to 14 on this small-group tour ensuring a personalized experience.
What's included
Included
- Walking Tour
- Entrance Fees
- Guaranteed to skip the long ticket lines
- Pick up and drop of from the Hotels
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- Meeting point for pick up
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Hippodrome
Continue through Istanbul Hippodrome, seeing the granite Egyptian obelisk that was gifted to the city, and hear how the site once represented the hub of the city’s sporting and political life. After stopping for photos.
25 minutes here
Blue Mosque
Head to the Blue Mosque to marvel at its six minarets and the thousands of Iznik tiles that cascade a sea of blue over the building’s interior. One of the finest examples of classical Ottoman architecture, the mosque was built at the bequest of Sultan Ahmet I who demanded a mosque to rival the grandeur of the Hagia Sophia.
30 minutes here
TopkapI Palace
Like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace now exists as one of Istanbul’s premier museums, home to a collection of ornamentation that once belonged to the city’s 15th-century sultans and harems.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Basilica Cistern
Might be replaced with Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. Visit Basilica Cistern — Istanbul’s ‘sunken palace’ — a site that famously featured in the James Bond movie From Russia with Love. The site is one of the largest of the city's ancient cisterns that lie beneath the ground.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s most famous souks. Comprising nearly 60 streets and thousands more shops, the bazaar can be overwhelming. Let your guide introduce you to its colorful (if chaotic) highlights, and shop for jewelry, leather, pottery, spices and more.
30 minutes here
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Optional visit to Hagia Sophia - Entrance fee is on guests own expense
60 minutes here · Admission included
Obelisk of Theodosius
In between Ibrahim Pasha palace and Blue Mosque 35 hundred years old of an masterpecie and its dept history will be given by your guide.
15 minutes here
German Fountain
In hippodrome square built in late Ottoman period send by German king Whilliam the 2nd.
15 minutes here
Hagia Irene Museum
6th century church of holly peice
20 minutes here · Admission included
Divanyolu Street
Ceremonial Street of Ottoman empire
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
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Hotel pickup
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Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Neon Tours
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 4 years
- Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
- Guests must call 24 hours in advance for pick up times
- Blue Mosque ang Hagia Sophia are open to visit after 14:30 on fridays due to prayer times
- Not recommended for participants with walking difficulties
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,346 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
1,346 verified traveler reviews for Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Yunus is an excellent guide!
Han and I had a wonderful walking tour in Istanbul on October 1st. Our guide Yunus is amazing. He gave us a lot of useful, interesting and practical information. For almost 3 hours! As a retired teacher in Tourism I say he is both excellent and a real professional. We are very satisfied and will booking more walking tours thanks to him. Çok tessekurler Yunus!
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, First of all, thank you very much for sharing your thoughts with us. We are happy that you were satisfied with the service we provided. We hope you leave our country with pleasant memories, and we would like you to know that we are looking forward to seeing you again and welcoming you back to our country. We wish you healthy, happy, and beautiful days. Thank you.
via Tripadvisor
Istanbul walking tour
We liked our guide very much .He was very friendly and knowledgeable . We enjoyed our experience . The driver was very safe and helpful taking us back to our accomodation .
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, First of all, thank you very much for sharing your thoughts with us. We are happy that you were satisfied with the service we provided. We hope you leave our country with pleasant memories, and we would like you to know that we are looking forward to seeing you again and welcoming you back to our country. We wish you healthy, happy, and beautiful days. Thank you.
via Tripadvisor
Worth the time!
Good day overall. Guide and our driver was on time, which was really nice. Informative tour overall. A good idea is to get the "whispers" as crowds are big and sometimes hard to hear or keep up with, when you see something interesting along the routes.
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, First of all, thank you very much for sharing your thoughts with us. We are happy that you were satisfied with the service we provided. We hope you leave our country with pleasant memories, and we would like you to know that we are looking forward to seeing you again and welcoming you back to our country. We wish you healthy, happy, and beautiful days. Thank you.
via Tripadvisor
Highlights of Istanbul
Our designated tour guide was Seviley - she was friendly, kind and knowledgeable - overall a sweet person. I feel that although the Tour guide was good. I felt Viator could bring down the price of this tour as it was fairly pricy for what it was. I also feel that the commentary on the blurb of this experience is slightly misleading. On the first page it states entrance fees of sites are paid for but if you scroll to the itinerary it states otherwise.
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, We are offering our tour with two alternatives: The first option includes only transfers, excluding entrance fees. This option allows you the flexibility to visit the museums of your choice. The second option includes transfers along with the entrance to the museums visited during the tour (excluding Hagia Sophia, as this visit is always offered as optional). We apologize for any confusion caused. Please be assured that we value your feedback and will make the necessary adjustments. We hope to welcome you back to our country soon.
via Viator
Excellent
We had a private tour two of us by Sevilay. She was responsible, proactive to inform meet-up venue, and informative about the history of the places of interest. Best part she has excellent photography skills & helped us take nice photos. Friendly and excellent guide. As expected and informed by previous tourists, there is a carpet sale pitch at shop, ceramic shop and shop at grand bazaar we were brought to. Prices seem bit steep
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, we are very happy to hear that you were satisfied with our service. Your feedback is very helpful to us in improving our service. We hope that your entire trip to Turkey was wonderful and that you leave our country with beautiful memories. We would be delighted to see you in our country again. Thank you.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $140 to $155
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 471
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 71
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Istanbul.
How much does Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour cost?
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Prices start at $140 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Istanbul usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Istanbul is not rushed.
Is Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 1,346 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Istanbul, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 8-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour?
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Around 471 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Istanbul can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Istanbul and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Istanbul within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Istanbul?
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On Outty we rank every Istanbul experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour, Istanbul Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Asian Side Stop, ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Istanbul?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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