Istanbul: The Old City on Foot
Highlights
- Hagia Sophia
- The Blue Mosque and its Iznik tilework
- The Basilica Cistern and the Medusa heads
- The Hippodrome and its Egyptian obelisk
Is it right for you?
- Seniors
- Possible for seniors, with care: Expect stairs down into the cistern and some cobbled walking between sites, at a gentle pace with plenty of stops
- Getting around
- Some walking; Partly wheelchair accessible
- Setting
- Indoors and outdoors
- Time of day
- Morning
- Pickup
- No hotel pickup
From the operator's and venue's own published information. Tell your captain about anyone's mobility, age or food needs and we confirm the details for your date.
The story
Sultanahmet holds fifteen hundred years of two empires within a few hundred metres, and you can see the best of it in a morning if somebody has already sorted the tickets.
Hagia Sophia was a cathedral, then a mosque, then a museum, and is a mosque again. The Basilica Cistern underneath the square is the surprise — a forest of columns in the dark with carp in the water.
What happens
The plan as the operator runs it. Start times and pickup are confirmed for your date.
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Hagia Sophia at opening, the Blue Mosque between prayer times, the Hippodrome, then down into the Cistern.
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Inclusions
- Entries and fast-track where available
- Licensed guide
- Headsets in the larger halls
Exclusions
- Topkapi Palace, which needs its own half day
- Meals
- Transfers
Know before you go
- Both are working mosques — shoulders and knees covered, and a scarf for women
- Shoes come off in the Blue Mosque, and may need to come off in Hagia Sophia too; bring socks you are happy to walk in
- Both mosques close to visitors during prayer times, including Friday midday prayer, so visiting times move on the day
Policies
Payment policy
Your quote sets out the deposit, the balance and when each is due.
Pay by UPI or bank transfer as per your quote.
Every rupee is receipted and the balance date is written on your confirmation.
5% GST and 2% TCS apply to overseas packages and are shown in your written quote before you pay.
Confirmation policy
We confirm on WhatsApp and email once your payment is received and our suppliers have confirmed.
A trip captain is assigned to you by name before you travel.
If we ever cancel a departure ourselves, you choose a full refund or a free date move.
Refund policy
Full refund if you cancel within 48 hours of booking and 30+ days before departure.
Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 7 working days.
Third-party charges already paid on your behalf (visa fees, non-refundable air or hotel) are deducted and itemised.
Cancellation policy
30+ days before departure: lose only the deposit.
15–29 days: 50% of the package cost.
7–14 days: 75% of the package cost.
Under 7 days or no-show: no refund.
One free date change up to 15 days before departure.
Why book with Travelers Clan
- A set plan, confirmed. We confirm the start time, pickup and what is included before you pay.
- Paperwork guidance. Visa requirements and applicable taxes confirmed in your quote.
- Clear payment terms. Deposit and cancellation conditions set out before payment.
- Know your support. Your final plan confirms local contacts and any guide or trip-captain services.
Before you book
Questions travellers ask
How much does Istanbul: The Old City on Foot cost?
Istanbul: The Old City on Foot starts at ₹3,999 per person. GST and TCS are added and shown in your written quote before payment. The final price depends on your date, time slot and group size.
What is included in Istanbul: The Old City on Foot?
Included: Entries and fast-track where available; Licensed guide; Headsets in the larger halls.
What is not included in Istanbul: The Old City on Foot?
Not included: Topkapi Palace, which needs its own half day; Meals; Transfers.
How long is Istanbul: The Old City on Foot, and when does it run?
Half day in Sultanahmet, Türkiye. Time slots: 09:00. Ask the team for a different time slot, or to add transfers.
What should I know before booking Istanbul: The Old City on Foot?
Both are working mosques — shoulders and knees covered, and a scarf for women. Shoes come off in the Blue Mosque, and may need to come off in Hagia Sophia too; bring socks you are happy to walk in. Both mosques close to visitors during prayer times, including Friday midday prayer, so visiting times move on the day.
What is the cancellation policy for Istanbul: The Old City on Foot?
30+ days before departure: lose only the deposit. 15–29 days: 50% of the package cost. 7–14 days: 75% of the package cost. Under 7 days or no-show: no refund. One free date change up to 15 days before departure.
Is Istanbul: The Old City on Foot suitable for seniors or elderly parents?
It can suit seniors, with some care. Expect stairs down into the cistern and some cobbled walking between sites, at a gentle pace with plenty of stops. Some walking. Partly wheelchair accessible.
Is Istanbul: The Old City on Foot indoors or outdoors?
It is partly indoors and partly outdoors.
How do I book Istanbul: The Old City on Foot?
Send your requirements from the trip page or on WhatsApp. The planning team reviews your enquiry during planning hours (10am–10pm IST) to confirm costs and availability. An enquiry is not a booking — a booking exists once a captain confirms it and your deposit clears.
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