I'm looking at options for your mini tour in Istanbul. We plan to arrive in Istanbul on July 1 and leave for Athens on July 4. Do you have anything available for that time period for 2 adults?

I had a look at a tour that we have that we could offer, but unfortunately that tour does not operate on the tour dates that you are interested in. I have asked TourRadar to reach out to see if there is a tour that they can recommend for you.

Could we have airport transfers and add another hotel night?

Yes we can add pre/post nights and transfers for you if needed.

What is the policy for changes in bookings?

Please confirm changes in your booking promptly to ensure accommodation and transfers are secured.

What is the cost and arrangement for the optional walking tour & Bosphorus cruise?

The cost is 90 USD per person, and you can arrange it with the tour guide.

Do we visit inside both Blue Mosque and Hagia Mosque inside or no? I know we spoke couple days back regarding the Grand Bazaar shopping area but we don't visit that area right only on free time on our own. I'm thinking some time June 2026.

You would need to purchase the tickets to the Blue Mosque which can be organised by the CEO since it is across from the Hagia Sophia. As for the Grand Bazaar, you would need to visit and shop during your free time, but the CEO will once again help assist with directions and tips/tricks.

What time does the tour typically end?

The final day is a departure day with no activities planned; you can leave after breakfast.

Is Airport Pickup and Drop Off Included or no? Two during the 4 day tour, does the tour pass by Grand Bazaar Shopping Market Area or no?

Airport pick up and drop off is not included but can be added on when booking. The Grand Bazaar is not included but you will have free time in which you can visit.

What time does the full day excursion end on day 4? Will luggage be held in a concierge whilst on excursion. Can an additional night's accommodation be arranged as flight is next day from IST airport.

On day 4, if you opt to book the optional excursion "Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise", it will start around 9am and ends around 4:30pm. You can keep the luggage at the hotel storage until you are back from the excursion. We can book an additional night for you at the ending hotel for about 80.00 GBP for the night as a single occupancy.

How does the single supplement work for the tour?

If you prefer a single room, an additional single supplement fee will apply and must be confirmed.

The brochure mentions an add-on Walking/boat tour for the final day. I was wondering if it could be added on at the beginning as we need to fly home on Sunday and cannot change that date. Would that be possible? If so, how does that work?

Looking at the itinerary it seems that it will be possible, but we have reached out to our operations team to verify it will not be an issue with the welcome meeting on day 1. Please allow 3-5 business days for our team to provide an update on this for you.

Classic Istanbul Mini Adventure

4 days

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Start and end in Istanbul

4.9 (20 reviews)

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Great tour with a variety of activities accessible for everyone. Ozlem was fun, knowledgeable, and quick on her feet.
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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Dinner (Street Food Experience in Old Town)
Accommodation
Hotel (Eurostar Old City Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
- Street Food Experience
Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Eurostar Old City Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Hagia Sophia (or Aya Sofya) Visit
- Hippodrome Visit and Little Hagia Sofia
- Old City Underground Tour
Optional Activities
- Turkish Bath (50-70EUR per person)
Landmarks
Hagia Sophia
Hippodrome
Little Hagia Sofia
Day 3
Istanbul - Kadıköy
Istanbul - Kadıköy
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Sumptuous mezze lunch)
Accommodation
Hotel (Eurostar Old City Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Taksim and Beyoglu Side Streets Walk
- Karaköy Visit
- Kadıköy Visit
- Culinary Walking Tour
Landmarks
Taksim Square
Karaköy
Kadıköy
Day 4
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
Optional Activities
- Colourful Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise - walk Constantinople's old city walls, view Roman mosaics and frescoes, explore the city's Jewish district, and cruise on the Bosphorus Strait
- Turkish Bath
Landmarks
Bosphorus Strait
Constantinople Old City Walls
Hagia Sophia
Hippodrome

Landmarks
Hagia Sophia
Hippodrome
Little Hagia Sofia

Landmarks
Taksim Square
Karaköy
Kadıköy

Landmarks
Bosphorus Strait
Constantinople Old City Walls
Hagia Sophia
Hippodrome

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Eurostar Old City Hotel & Spa
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3

All accommodations are subject to change

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Rating: 4.7 (12,811 reviews)
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Traveler Reviews

4.9

Overall rating based on 20 Reviews

Itinerary
4.6
Transport
4.4
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.7

Мария5.0•August 2025
Very enjoyable trip. Our tour guide Livano was great. Thanks Livano!
Traveled in August 2025
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Thanks so much for your review and wonderful photos, Mariya! Our world deserves more you!
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Matthew4.0•June 2025
Good tour with a range of elements - sightseeing, food tours and free time. Excellent tour guide who helped bring to...
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Traveled in May 2025
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Matthew! We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future.
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Ann5.0•May 2024
Istanbul Is such a huge, busy & vibrant city w/so much to see & do, it would have been overwhelming & such a waste of...
Istanbul Is such a huge, busy & vibrant city w/so much to see & do, it would have been overwhelming & such a waste of precious time to try navigating that on our own without the help of TourRadar and our excellent guide Ozzie. With a guide, you could skip the LONG lines and discover the best in sites, history, food, etc. I especially enjoyed Ozzie recommending her favorite food places which we got to sample a few and they were delicious!! Some of us even returned the next day to eat more!Show more
Traveled in May 2024
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Thanks Ann for the great review. We are so happy to learn that you enjoyed your Mini Adventures to Istanbul.
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Chris5.0•May 2024
Great tour with a variety of activities accessible for everyone. Ozlem was fun, knowledgeable, and quick on her feet,...
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Traveled in April 2024
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Thanks Chris for the great review. Glad you had such an amazing time.
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Wazir5.0•May 2022
Great little tour, worth every penny. Quality not compromised.
Traveled in September 2022
Review collected by G Adventures
Reply from: G Adventures
Great to hear! Can't wait to have you back.
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David5.0•May 2022
Great tour leader with good introduction to Istanbul.
Traveled in September 2022
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Great to hear! Can't wait to have you back.
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Evangeline5.0•April 2022
Our tour was a basic package. It absolutely delivered on location and accessibility to the main historic sites. We...
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Traveled in September 2022
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Hi there! Thanks so much for your feedback. The world deserves more you!
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Shirley5.0•May 2022
Excellent overview of this fascinating city. Great mixture of past history with modern lifestyles as well. Food was...
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Traveled in September 2022
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Great to hear! Can't wait to have you back.
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Lauren5.0•April 2022
Overall a really great trip seeing all the best places in Istanbul!
Traveled in September 2022
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Jessica5.0•October 2022
Amazing trip! Been inspired to travel solo now!
Traveled in October 2022
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Judith
Asked on February 1st, 2026
I'm looking at options for your mini tour in Istanbul. We plan to arrive in Istanbul on July 1 and leave for Athens on July 4. Do you have anything available for that time period for 2 adults?
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Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2026
  I had a look at a tour that we have that we could offer, but unfortunately that tour does not operate on the tour dates that you are interested in. I have asked TourRadar to reach out to see if there is a tour that they can recommend for you.
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Ross
Asked on June 5th, 2025
Could we have airport transfers and add another hotel night?
Accommodation
Flights / Transfers
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2025
  Yes we can add pre/post nights and transfers for you if needed.
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Denis
Asked on March 14th, 2025
What is the policy for changes in bookings?
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Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
  Please confirm changes in your booking promptly to ensure accommodation and transfers are secured.
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Bianca
Asked on March 8th, 2025
What is the cost and arrangement for the optional walking tour & Bosphorus cruise?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
  The cost is 90 USD per person, and you can arrange it with the tour guide.
H
Harry
Asked on February 10th, 2025
Do we visit inside both Blue Mosque and Hagia Mosque inside or no? I know we spoke couple days back regarding the Grand Bazaar shopping area but we don't visit that area right only on free time on our own. I'm thinking some time June 2026.
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2025
  You would need to purchase the tickets to the Blue Mosque which can be organised by the CEO since it is across from the Hagia Sophia. As for the Grand Bazaar, you would need to visit and shop during your free time, but the CEO will once again help assist with directions and tips/tricks.
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Alexandra
Asked on February 3rd, 2025
What time does the tour typically end?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2025
  The final day is a departure day with no activities planned; you can leave after breakfast.
C
Colleen
Asked on January 25th, 2025
Is Airport Pickup and Drop Off Included or no? Two during the 4 day tour, does the tour pass by Grand Bazaar Shopping Market Area or no?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  Airport pick up and drop off is not included but can be added on when booking. The Grand Bazaar is not included but you will have free time in which you can visit.
A
Alex
Asked on January 22nd, 2025
What time does the full day excursion end on day 4? Will luggage be held in a concierge whilst on excursion. Can an additional night's accommodation be arranged as flight is next day from IST airport.
Accommodation
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  On day 4, if you opt to book the optional excursion "Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise", it will start around 9am and ends around 4:30pm. You can keep the luggage at the hotel storage until you are back from the excursion. We can book an additional night for you at the ending hotel for about 80.00 GBP for the night as a single occupancy.
D
Danielle
Asked on January 12th, 2025
How does the single supplement work for the tour?
Single supplement
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  If you prefer a single room, an additional single supplement fee will apply and must be confirmed.
P
Peter
Asked on December 4th, 2024
The brochure mentions an add-on Walking/boat tour for the final day. I was wondering if it could be added on at the beginning as we need to fly home on Sunday and cannot change that date. Would that be possible? If so, how does that work?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
  Looking at the itinerary it seems that it will be possible, but we have reached out to our operations team to verify it will not be an issue with the welcome meeting on day 1. Please allow 3-5 business days for our team to provide an update on this for you.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
  Our Local team has responded today to advise sadly the Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise will not be available on day 1 due to logistical reasons and only available on day 4 of the mini tour.

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