How much does a full‑day Istanbul sightseeing tour (Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia) cost, and what extras like beach loungers cost?
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TL;DR
A full‑day tour runs nearly 24 hours (pickup at 4am, return at 3am) and costs about $70 for Topkapi Palace, $35 for Hagia Sophia, and $25 for dinner per person, with breakfast included; beach/pier loungers cost around $15-20 per day.
What the community said
For one couple, the biggest expense on the trip was the excursion itself, costing $99 per person, with the rest of the budget spent on gifts/souvenirs.
13 days ago $99 per person for the tour
Booking a room upgrade in advance cost an extra 360 euros, but the same upgrade was available on-site for $200 after a sleepless overnight trip — worth the savings.
25 days ago $200 on-site room upgrade
Side bungalows at the beach are free, while a pier lounger costs about $15 for the whole day. Front-row beach spots are likely priced similarly, but vendors quote different amounts — some were charged $20, so bargaining helps.
30 days ago $15-20 per lounger/day
The full-day tour lasts nearly 24 hours: hotel pickup at 4am, return around 3am the next night. Comfortable shoes are a must since you'll be on your feet most of the day.
34 days ago ~23-hour tour day
Tour pricing breakdown: Topkapi Palace entry runs about $70 per person, Hagia Sophia $35, and dinner separately costs around $25 per person. Breakfast is already included in the tour price.
34 days ago $70 Topkapi, $35 Hagia Sophia, $25 dinner