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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Explore two of Istanbul’s most remarkable landmarks with a private guide and the freedom to take your time.
At Topkapı Palace, step into the world of the Ottoman court and discover how sultans, royal women, officials and servants lived behind the palace walls — within a fascinating world of power, ceremony, ambition and tradition.
At Hagia Sophia, trace the extraordinary story of a building that has witnessed Byzantine emperors, Ottoman sultans and centuries of change in Istanbul.
Along the way, your guide will bring the monuments to life through the people, stories and details behind them — not just dates and names. Ask questions, follow what interests you and explore at your own pace, without having to keep up with a large group.
What's included
Guiding Service from a local expert guide
Private Walking Tour
Skip-the-line priority
Entrance fees for the Topkapi palace - 50 EUR per person, Santa Sofia is 25 EURO per person
Transportation
Gratuties (optional )
Entrance fees
Hagia Sophia Mosque
TopkapI Palace
What to expect
The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul
1h · Admission ticket not included
Hagia Sophia is one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks, originally built as a grand cathedral in the 6th century. Over the centuries, it has been transformed into a mosque, then a museum, and now back to a mosque, each phase adding to its rich history. With its stunning dome, breathtaking mosaics, and towering minarets, Hagia Sophia offers visitors a rare chance to experience the perfect blend of Byzantine and Ottoman influences. A must-see for anyone visiting Istanbul, this architectural wonder takes you on a journey through the city’s fascinating past1
Topkapi Palace Museum
3h · Admission ticket not included
Surrounded on three sides by the Marmara Sea, the Bosporus, and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the imperial residence of the Ottoman Sultans and home to his court and harem. The palace complex is huge and contains 4 main courtyards with beautiful gardens, an enormous kitchen, mosques, a hospital, many pavilions, and the Harem. The Topkapi housed each of the Ottoman sultans from Sultan Mehmed II to Sultan Abdulmecid, covering nearly four centuries and 25 sultans.
This opulent palace witnessed the greatest glories and the most heartbreaking tragedies in the history of the Ottoman Empire.
You will travel through centuries listening to great stories and uncover the secret life of mighty Ottoman sultans and their Harem.
Sultanahmet
30m
Historical District of Sultanahmet will be explained as that's the center of country for centuries.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
German Fountain is located in the heart of SULTANAHMET across the street from the B gate of the Blue Mosque.
End point
The tour ends in Sultanahmet Square
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
