Private Full-Day Istanbul Walking Tour With Hagia Sophia

Discover Istanbul’s historic landmarks on a private walking tour, with a guide connecting the city’s religious and imperial past. Explore on foot rather than by vehicle, with admission fees paid separately from the listed tour price.

• Admire Hagia Sophia’s towering minarets and architecture shaped by its long religious history
• Discover the blue tiles that give the Blue Mosque its familiar name
• Explore Topkapi Palace, once the administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans
• See the Obelisk of Theodosius at the Hippodrome, a former Roman horse-racing ground

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Audio guide
• Lunch
• Drinking water

Important details

• Requires considerable walking and stair climbing. The upper gallery is accessible only by stairs and is not recommended for you if you have mobility difficulties.
• Admission is not included in the listed price: Topkapi Palace costs 2,750 Turkish lira, Basilica Cistern costs 1,950 Turkish lira, and Hagia Sophia costs EUR 25 per person. Hagia Sophia admission requires an advance ticket.
• Bring your own headphones for the mosque’s audio guide, or purchase headphones at the entrance for 100 Turkish lira. This purchase is not included in the listed price. Audio content is accessed by scanning QR codes.
• Cover your shoulders, underarms, back, and knees at religious sites. Women must also wear a headscarf; scarves are available to purchase at the entrance.
• Remain silent inside the mosque. Your guide can accompany you but cannot give explanations inside.
• Expect entrance queues at Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, particularly during peak seasons; these may extend the tour.
• Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled departure.