★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $119Top rated
See Istanbul’s three essential Sultanahmet sights in about four hours with a small group and an English-speaking guide. Reserved entry cuts through ticket lines at the Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Harem. Guides such as Emre, Murat, Ismail Mert, and Elle have earned praise for lively historical explanations, though the tour involves cobblestones, steps, and a brisk schedule.
“Although a bit pricier than other tours, this was definitely worth it. Emre, our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining in his leadership and discussion about the many places we visited. We never had to wait in a line to obtain entrance into the sites, and at the last site (Topkapi Palace) he took us to several of the places inside and then left us to explore for as much time as we wanted on our own. (He spent an extra hour with us and was a fantastic guide.) I highly recommend this tour, especially if you are only in Istanbul for a few days.”
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