Old City & Sultanahmet Combos

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10 Best Old City & Sultanahmet Combos In Istanbul

The Bosphorus classics.

The 10 most popular old city & sultanahmet combos in Istanbul. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you'll pay.

10 Best Old City & Sultanahmet Combos In Istanbul

Istanbul Highlights: Small-Group Tour with a Local Expert

Istanbul Highlights: Small-Group Tour with a Local Expert - Blue Mosque and Hippodrome: Ottoman Beauty Meets Byzantine Public Life

1.Istanbul Highlights: Small-Group Tour with a Local Expert

Most Popular★ 5.0

An 8–9 hour small-group Istanbul highlights tour packing Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, and a Bosphorus cruise.

“This is definitely the way to do the highlights. Although entrance fees are expensive regardless, having a guide and being able to skip the lines is so worth the extra little expense. Lutfullah was amazing! We had so much fun learning from his wealth of knowledge. Highly recommend ticking off the Istanbul sights in this…”

479 reviews8 to 9 hours (approx.)From $49.00by Lütfullah Fındıkoğlu by Botanas Travel

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Small Group Full-Day Istanbul: Old City, Bosphorus Cruise & Lunch

Small Group Full-Day Istanbul: Old City, Bosphorus Cruise & Lunch - Blue Mosque: beautiful interiors, with a Friday courtyard plan

2.Small Group Full-Day Istanbul: Old City, Bosphorus Cruise & Lunch

★ 4.5

Small-group Old City classics plus lunch and a Bosphorus cruise, with hotel pickup and key skip-the-line tickets for a smooth day.

“Everything on time and very efficient a d friendly guides. An excellent lunch was provided at the restaurant and the owner went out of his way to ensure every guest was adequately provided for. It was a log but enjoyable day and highly recommended”

225 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $108.89by Popular Travel

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Panoramic City Tour with Bosphorus Strait Sightseeing Cruise

Panoramic City Tour with Bosphorus Strait Sightseeing Cruise - Balat and Fener: where religion, architecture, and daily life meet

Istanbul Classics and Bosphorus Cruise Private Tour

Istanbul Classics and Bosphorus Cruise Private Tour - Blue Mosque visit: six minarets and handmade blue tiles

4.Istanbul Classics and Bosphorus Cruise Private Tour

★ 5.0

Private Istanbul classics and Bosphorus cruise with expert guide, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, spice market, and ferry skyline views.

“Murat did a good job showing us Istanbul. We appreciated the fact that we were able to customize our day because my husband doesn't enjoy walking. We really enjoyed the ride in the boat to see both sides of the Bosphorous Straits. He also took us to a restaurant that served local foods instead of…”

42 reviews6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $150.00by Food Trail Istanbul Tours

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Istanbul Combo: Classic City Tour and Bosphorus Cruise

Istanbul Combo: Classic City Tour and Bosphorus Cruise - Blue Mosque Area and Hagia Sophia: Same Neighborhood, Two Worlds

5.Istanbul Combo: Classic City Tour and Bosphorus Cruise

★ 5.0

Private Old City tour plus Bosphorus cruise with a personal guide, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Grand Bazaar, and Spice Market.

“Ugur was a great guide. Very personable and knowledgeable. The itinerary had to change a bit due to an event happening in Istanbul that day, but we still saw all that we set out to see, thanks to his flexibility.”

29 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $200.00by Guided Istanbul Tours

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Istanbul: Old City Tour and Luxury Sunset Bosphorus Cruise

Istanbul: Old City Tour and Luxury Sunset Bosphorus Cruise - Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace: Two Big Stops, Two Different Fee Realities

6.Istanbul: Old City Tour and Luxury Sunset Bosphorus Cruise

★ 4.5

Old City sights and a luxury sunset Bosphorus cruise on a glass yacht. Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Grand Bazaar.

“This was the best way to learn of Istanbul's history with a much more smaller tour group. Just be prepared for lots of walking but the bonus is the sunset cruise to relax with beautiful views and plenty of photos of the sunset! Highly recommend this one.”

21 reviews10 hoursFrom $177by VELENA TRAVEL

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Majestic Istanbul: Walking Tour & Sunset Cruise on the Bosphorus

Majestic Istanbul: Walking Tour & Sunset Cruise on the Bosphorus - Meet-up point and route pacing (so you don’t feel trapped)

7.Majestic Istanbul: Walking Tour & Sunset Cruise on the Bosphorus

★ 5.0

Walk Istanbul’s Sultanahmet landmarks and finish with a Bosphorus sunset cruise, included snacks, and a small English-speaking group.

“Sunset yacht tour on the bosphorus was excellent. berry friendly staff, plenty of snacks and drinks and amazing views. best of all was the tour guide (didn't catch his name) but he had a great dry sense of humor which kept the trip very entertaining for us. our hotel was somewhat far from the pier…”

6 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $119.14by Velena Travel

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Skip line Old Town tour with Bosphorus Yacht Ride

Skip line Old Town tour with Bosphorus Yacht Ride - Hippodrome Square: the horse-racing past in a modern walking space

Istanbul: Old City And Bosphorus Bus Tour with Lunch

Istanbul: Old City And Bosphorus Bus Tour with Lunch - Price and What You’re Really Paying For

Istanbul: Guided Old City Tour and Bosphorus Sunset Cruise

Istanbul: Guided Old City Tour and Bosphorus Sunset Cruise - Sultanahmet essentials: Hippodrome, German Fountain, and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque

10.Istanbul: Guided Old City Tour and Bosphorus Sunset Cruise

★ 5.0

11-hour guided Old City tour plus Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise, lunch with a view, snacks, and skip-ticket lines.

“Ahmet is an exceptional guide and storyteller—funny, engaging, and incredibly informative. He doesn’t just share facts; he brings history and culture to life with passion and humor. What truly sets him apart is how he goes the extra mile. He took us to a local supermarket to buy authentic Turkish tea at local prices instead…”

5 reviews11 hoursFrom $142by THE HISTORY TRAVEL

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