Explore Istanbul History & Culture Half-Day Tour

Discover the wonderful history and fascinating culture of Istanbul, Turkey, with this afternoon tour that takes you to some of the city's most popular landmarks amongst both tourists and locals. Get picked up at your hotel in Istanbul, then depart for the first stop of the tour, Topkapi Palace.

Also known as the Seraglio, this museum, which was formerly used as an official residence of sultans during the Ottaman era, is filled with a jewel-filled treasury and opulent design that gives you a peek into its past. Check out the stunning architecture of the Hagia Irene Church, with a dome 35 meters high and peaked roofs on all four corners.

Learn about Istanbul as you explore the Caferağa Medresseh, an educational institution built in 1559, with your English-speaking tour guide. Your last stop for the tour is Sogukcesme Street, a small street in Istanbul's Sultanahmet neighborhood filled with beautiful historic houses, before you get dropped off back at your hotel.

Practical information: Pick up is included from hotels located in the Old City and Taksim areas. Please ask for availability for hotels located in other zones.Turkey Traveler pickup is offered FREE Pick-up & Drop-off service available from all hotels in central Istanbul. · FINDIKZADE · TOPKAPI · AKSARAY · LALELİ · BEYAZIT · SULTANAHMET · SİRKECİ · ŞİŞHANE · TAKSİM · TALİMHANE · MACKA · NİŞANTAŞI · ORTAKÖY · BEŞİKTAŞ We will give you a pick-up time in the tour day. Please ask for pick-up possibility from other locations. There may be an extra charge for transportations from other locations.