Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Walking tour of Old Istanbul” will help travelers to discover ‘hard – to find’ secret spots and pay visits to the highlights of the old city of Istanbul with an experienced tour guide. Combine off the beaten tracks of old city with the highlights of Istanbul during less crowded times and experience a real city adventure.
- Hear the stories of the Greeks, Romans and the Ottomans in and around Sultanahmet
- Visit to Hagia Sophia once a church, mosque, museum and mosque again
- Walk through the streets of the Grand Bazaar, which is the largest covered souk in the world
- Explore Süleymaniye mosque and learn about Islam from a local eye
- Visit the beautiful Rüstempaşa mosque being famous for its size and the Iznik tiles
- Taste the spices and lokum (Turkish delight) in a must visit Space Market
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Sultanahmet Square
Your tour guide will meet you in front of the German Fountain and then will introduce the historical Sultanahmet Square. Your tour guide will introduce you the deep Turkish history. You will see The Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column, Colossus and Column of Costantine Porphyrgenitus.
Blue Mosque
You pay a visit to the famous Blue Mosque famous for its 6 minarets and the tiles inside. It wasn't built only as a mosque, it is a 'complex' building where people used to get socialized as well. There is nothing 'blue' from outside but once you get inside of the mosque, you will be amazed seeing beautiful blue tiles which were specially prepared for this mosque in 17th century.
Options
Half Day Walking Tour of Old Istanbul
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance tickets
Lunch
Snacks
Breakfast
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing your and support provided
960tannyb,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Caglar and his team are extremely professional ! He created a tour for me and my mum and tailored according to our expectations We had an accident prior coming to Istanbul and he helped us to navigate the issue Im very grateful with his support Best tour agency ever!
Comfortable accommodations, convenient transport, great guides
Luciana S,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time! SGA put together a great package of comfortable, well situated accommodations, convenient transport, and wonderful guides to see all the sights and have all the experiences we wanted to have. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, friendly, and all around great people to hang out with as we explored Istanbul and various towns in Kapadokia. Çağlar, our SGA representative, was communicative and available throughout the months leading up to the trip and during the trip itself. We really appreciated working with him. We definitely recommend SGA and would use them again in the future.
Outstanding Experience with Furkan
brittanybV9731MS,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Furkan was an absolutely incredible guide during our time in Turkey. His knowledge of the history, culture, food, and hidden gems made every day so much more meaningful. Beyond that, he was genuinely warm, friendly, and fun to spend time with. He made everything feel effortless and personalized, and we left feeling like we experienced Turkey in a way we never could have on our own. Highly recommend booking with him — truly one of the highlights of our trip.
Busy comprehensive tour of Istanbul
Patrick D,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour may be changed, depending on what is open as Friday prayers had to be worked around for my particular tour. Also, some of the sites are under construction. Sila is knowledgeable, energetic and knows the city well and is highly recommended for solo or a larger group if needed.
10 days on the road discovering Turkey
EvaCeccaroli,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Turkey proved to be a pleasant discovery, thanks to its interesting history, which our guide Kamil managed to recount in a simple and comprehensive manner, without omitting anecdotes and curiosities. His way of interacting with us, allowing us to discover the authentic and traditional reality of Istanbul and beyond, was one of the highlights of this trip. Sga Travel is an excellent agency that organised a truly interesting and carefree trip for us. We recommend them and their talented guides to anyone who wants to discover Turkey.
Best experience
892kristas,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This activity provided an amazing day in Istanbul learning about its history, spending time shopping and eating amazing food. Highly recommend
Highly recommend
Lorette P,Oct 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Huseyin was a great guide and flexible in adapting the tour to my interests. Lots of great historical stories.
Awesome half day tour
H3390CKmargarets,Oct 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The half day highlights tour with Sila was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and personable. My husband wears a medical device which cannot go through the scanners at the Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. She happily explained the situation to security and he was able to go through. As well as the Blue Mosque, we also visited a couple of other mosques which were very impressive and not as crowded, and the Spice Bazaar which I think is better than the Grand Bazaar. She also helped us get back to Pera via the Tunel which was extremely helpful. Saved this older couple a 500m walk up a very steep hill to our hotel. Very much recommend this tour.
Eser was a fantastic guide
Stay43665858010,Sep 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eser was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Turkiye and Istanbul. We enjoyed our day with him so much - touring the top sights as well as a food tour, and we would do another tour with him anytime! SGA did a great job taking care of all of our travel in a country where it’s tricky to arrange reliable drivers.
Great multi-day custom tour!
hollykI2429KQ,Aug 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic, multi-day tour with SGA Travel. The trip was customized for our interests and we could easily make changes along the way. The guides were both personable and very knowledgeable and made us feel like old friends. When we ran into an issue with one of our flights (that we booked ourselves, NOT through the tour company), SGA jumped in to solve the problem right away. Great experience, highly recommend!
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