Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi) Tours and Tickets

While the close proximity of Istanbul's top historical attractions to one another is convenient, it's also overwhelming. Experience and understand the city's most popular landmarks on a full-day tour of the historic peninsula. Round-trip transportation from your hotel spares you the headache of navigating Istanbul on your own. The tour presents a nice balance of Byzantine and Ottoman attractions, including visits to the Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace.

Prepare to be awed by Istanbul's magnificent architecture, rich history and eclectic bazaars as you discover the unmissable highlights of the Old City on this full-day, 2-day, or 3-day private tour. Marvel over the glorious Hagia Sophia, learn how the Blue Mosque earned its famous nickname and see the ancient Basilica Cistern. You'll also tour Topkapi Palace, where you'll gain an insight into the lavish lifestyles of the Ottoman sultans and their harem, and browse the legendary Grand Bazaar, where you'll find everything from carpets to Turkish delight.

Get your bearings in Istanbul on this 3-hour walking tour of Sultanahmet with an informative guide. See top attractions from the outside including the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace; and visit the Grand Bazaar. As you explore, get insider recommendations on restaurants and other sights, and learn practical tips such as how to use the tram system. If you wish, get your guide's help to buy a money-saving Museum Pass (own expense), setting you up to sightsee independently afterward. Numbers are limited to eight for a personalized experience.

Revisit the glory days of the Byzantine Empire on this 3-hour tour of historic Istanbul. Witness the architectural marvel of Hagia Sophia and learn how Sultan Ahmet Square was once a Hippodrome, used for chariot racing since Roman times. Admire the Iznik tile work that gave the Blue Mosque its famous nickname, then browse the shops in the atmospheric Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest covered markets in the world.

Witness the must-sees of old Istanbul on a full-day tour, with an expert guide. Rewind to the 6th century at the sublime Hagia Sophia, marvel at the blue Iznik tiles of the Blue Mosque, and see the treasures at the Hippodrome, the city's one-time sporting arena. Later, explore the opulent Topkapi Palace and absorb the colors and sights of the chaotic Grand Bazaar. Learn about Istanbul's history as you explore, and recharge with an included lunch along the way. Numbers are limited to 12 people for a small-group experience.

Discover the highlights of Turkey with the Fez Blue Pass, which provides sightseeing tours in Istanbul, Gallipoli, Cappadocia and Kusadasi. See the Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace and other top attractions around Istanbul. Take a day trip to Gallipoli to visit landmarks like ANZAC Cove. Head to Kusadasi to take in Pamukkale, Ephesus, Heirapolis and more. Two tours in Cappadociashow you rock formations in Red Valley and Pigeon Valley, Ortahisar Castle, the Goreme Open Air Museum and more. The pass covers six full-day tours for a comprehensive experience.

Experience Istanbul's must-sees and a sprinkling of lesser-known treasures in a single day on this 8-hour city tour. Combining walking tours with travel by air-conditioned vehicle, it covers visits to the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Dolmabahçe Palace. Plus, drive between Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Bridge, visit the Grand Bazaar, and see less-vaunted monuments like the Milion stone. Lunch and central Istanbul hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Enjoy a royal welcome to Istanbul as you're picked up by a private guide, escorted around the sights in a luxurious Mercedes-Benz minibus and whisked to the front of the queue at the city's most popular attractions. A great introduction to Istanbul for first-time visitors, this full-day tour includes visits to the historic Hippodrome, the exquisite Blue Mosque and iconic Hagia Sophia. You'll also experience the lavish lifestyles of the Ottoman Sultans with a tour of Topkapi Palace and spend time browsing the colorful stalls of the Grand Bazaar.

Go sightseeing in Istanbul's Old City, following in the footsteps of the character Robert Langdon from Dan Brown's best-selling mystery 'Inferno.' See the Hagia Sophia - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and imagine the Roman chariots that once clattered around the Hippodrome. Soak in the otherworldly ambiance of the Basilica Cistern, walk through the Spice Market and view the Galata Bridge. Upgrade for a full-day tour that includes a boat trip on the Bosphorous River and a visit to the Grand Bazaar.

Enjoy sightseeing at your own pace in Turkey’s top destination with the Fez Red Pass. Explore Istanbul landmarks like the Hagia Sophia on a full-day Istanbul classics tour. Go sightseeing around Kusadasi to the Temple of Artemis, Ephesus, Heirapolis, Pamukkale and more. Enjoy three tours in Cappadocia that include a hot air balloon flight, the Goreme Open Air Museum, Ortahisar Castle, Pigeon Valley and Red Valley. The pass is good for six tours and remains valid for one year, allowing you to book tours at your convenience.

Go underground and discover what's underfoot on this walking tour. Learn about the history of Istanbul across empires from your guide. Vist the ruins of the Byzantine Great Palace, located below a cafe. Pause at Panagia Hodegetria Church and Sacred Water, hidden below a carpet shop. Descend into Istanbul's cisterns and stop at the Greek Orthodox Church of Myrelaion. Enjoy a break for afternoon tea.

Discover the vibrant meeting point of East and West on this small-group 3.5-hour tour of Istanbul and see traces of its Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman legacy. Learn about the church and mosque of Hagia Sophia, marvel over the ambitious Suleymaniye Mosque and lose yourself in the labyrinth of the Grand Bazaar, a shopper's paradise for almost 600 years.

Discover ancient sites, religious landmarks and a vibrant Turkish market on a half-day tour of Istanbul's Old City with a local guide that includes the Hippodrome Square, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. Listen to engaging stories and fascinating history on a personal headset so you won't miss a word, and get an overview and orientation that's ideal for first time visitors to the city.

See Turkey at your own pace with the flexibility of the Fez Orange Pass. Discover iconic attractions in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale as you go sightseeing on five separate full-day tours that can be booked at your convenience over a one-year period. The Istanbul tour takes in top attractions including the Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace. In Cappadocia, admire landmarks such as Ortahisar Castle, the Goreme Open Air Museum, Red Valley and Pigeon Valley. From Kusadasi, visit Pamukkale, Heirapolis, Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis.

Discover the grand churches and and landmarks of Byzantine Istanbul on a half-day, small-group tour of the city by air-conditioned minivan. Explore Hagia Sophia, a crown jewel of Christian Constantinople, and learn the soaring church's dramatic history. Step back into a time of fierce chariot races and grand ceremonies at the hippodrome, then see the iconic tiles and artwork of the Blue Mosque. Finish your day with a guided visit of the legendary Grand Bazaar, and browse vivid displays of carpets, handicrafts and local foods.

Explore the historic landmarks of Istanbul's old city on a full-day tour of Sultanahmet with a 1-hour Bosphorus sightseeing cruise. Step into Turkey's past at Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque, and learn about the rise and fall of Constantinople. Pause for lunch in a neighborhood caf e, then get an insider's guide to the maze of stalls in the Grand Bazaar. Board a ferry at the Orkatoy dock for a cruise to the Second Bosphorus Bridge and enjoy free time to explore Orkatoy before returning to your hotel.

Experience Istanbul's timeless sights on a full-day tour of the city's stunning historic places. Listen for the ancient echoes of pounding hooves and charioteers at Hippodrome Square and spot the distinctive tiles of the Blue Mosque. See the Byzantine mosaics and minarets of St. Sophia, then follow in the footsteps of powerful sultans, courtiers and generals at Topkapi Palace, where Ottomans ruled for hundreds of years. Visit an Orthodox church turned Ottoman mosque before finishing your tour in the vibrant Grand Bazaar, browsing bright displays of handicrafts, carpets and souvenirs.

Experience the best of Old Istanbul on a full-day, small group tour that takes in sumptuous mosques and Ottoman landmarks, art, history and a the city's vibrant Grand Bazaar. Trace a fascinating route through Istanbul's history and culture, and explore each site with your professional local guide. Make the most of your time in Turkey with this full-day Istanbul tour of the Old City.

Marvel over the glorious architecture of Hagia Sophia, enjoy the views along the Golden Horn and venture into the hauntingly beautiful Basilica Cistern on this exhaustive full-day small-group tour, including lunch. Tour all the most popular sights of the historic center, including the dazzling Blue Mosque, the awe-inspiring Topkapi Palace and the myriad stalls of the Grand Bazaar.

See top sites from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires on a full-day Istanbul tour with a knowledgeable guide. In the morning, walk between several UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites in the Sultanahmet district, including the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, then visit Caferaga Medresesi, a cultural center for Turkish music and arts. After lunch, take a coach to Topkapi Palace - an exquisite Ottoman palace complex. Finally, head to the Grand Bazaar - an enormous market that dates to the Byzantine era.