Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comIstanbul City Tour
based on 3 reviews
Duration: 1.5 Hours (approx.)
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Product code: 2916ISTANBUL
Under the romantic backdrop of minarets and mosques, like a step out of time stands the ancient city of Istanbul.
The only city in the world built on two continents, Europe and Asia, standing on the shores of Bosphorus and guarding the precious relics of the world-dominating empires Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman which has been the capital, a unique link between the east and west, past and the present.
Art treasures and architectural works will evoke your feelings of nostalgia. Modern day Istanbul boasts the best of both continents. With a colorful history and vibrant past, vividly alive, Istanbul today offers you a unique insight into variety of cultures.
The tour is primarily a guided city tour on a double decker bus, however you may hop-on and off at a few selected stops enroute. Please see below for a full listing.
Blue Mosque, Istanbul
Sites seen on the European side include:
- Hagia Sophia (Hop-on Hop-off point)
- Blue Mosque
- Hippodrome
- Underground Cistern
- Gulhane Park
- Archaeological Museum
- Sirkeci Train Station for "Orient Express"
- Topkapi Palace
- Port of Bosphorus
- Boats to Asia and Princes' Islands
- Chamber of Commerce
- New Mosque
- Spice Bazaar
- Galata Bridge
- Women's Prison
- Galata Tower
- Kilic Ali Pasa Mosque
- Tophane (Cannon Factory)
- Kilic Ali Pasa Mosque
- Nusretiye Mosque
- Chamber of Shipping
- Academy of Fine Arts (1st Ottoman Parliament)
- Dolmabahce Mosque
- Dolmabahce Palace (Hop-on Hop-off point)
- Stadium
- Japanese and German Consulates
- Ataturk Cultural Center
- Taksim Square (Hop-on Hop-off point)
- Istiklal Street
- Tarlabasi Avenue
- Golden Horn
- Tuyap Exhibition Center
- Pera Palas Hotel (of Agatha Christie's)
- Old Pera (Hop-on Hop-off point)
- Ataturk Bridge
- Suleymaniye Mosque
- Fatih Mosque
- Aqueduct of Valens
- Pantocrator
- Patriarchate of Fener
- Bulgarian (Metal) Church
- Ahrida Synagogue
- Jewish Hospital
- Justinian Palace
- Pierre Loti Cafe
- Eyup Sultan Mosque
- City Walls
- Egrikapi
- Edirnekapi (Hop-on Hop-off point)
- Topkapi
- Balikli Monastery
- Mevlanakapi
- Silivrikapi
- Abdi Ipekci Sports Halls
- Belgradkapi
- Yedikule Dungeons
- Golden Gate
- Byzantine Harbour
- Doors to Byzantium
- Yenikapi
- Fish Market
- Kumkapi (Hop-on Hop-off point)
- Catladikapi
Sites seen on the Asiatic side include:
- Princes' Islands
- Haydarpasa Train Station
- Selimiye Military Headquarters (Where Florence Nightingale was missioned)
- Leander Tower
- Tekfur Palace
- Prices are listed as a guide only. For an exact price quote, select a date
- Infants aged 4 years and under are free of charge
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 5 - 15 years
- Senior prices are applicable for adults aged 65 years and over
- Prices are per person.
- Currency is set to USD. Change currency
- Our pricing is updated constantly to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible.
- Learn more about our low-price guarantee.
- Air-conditioned double-decker bus
- Hop-on hop-off possibility at Taksim Square, Hagia Sophia, Dolmabahce Palace, Old Pera, Edirnekapi and Kumkapi
- Recorded commentary in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic and Dutch
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Optional gratuities
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
Was this information helpful?
We want to know what you think
Is there additional information we could provide to help you decide if this tour or activity is right for you?
Share your feedback »
Note: Do not use this link for customer support. Instead you must click the 'Customer Care' link at the very top of this page.
Book before you go!
Trust the worldwide leader
- Save money & time
- Avoid disappointments!
- Flexible cancel policy - no fee for changes
- Customer care available 24/7
Since 1999, over 2 million travelers have experienced more with Viator!
A great way to see the city and gives a nice overview. Read more ›
Anonymous, United States, October 2007
Fantastic way to see Istanbul, particularly as a 'first day overview'. Read more ›
Paul B, United Kingdom, June 2008
