Private: Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Hipodromme

4.8 (42 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

PRIVATE Full Day tour includes 5 highlights (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome Square, Grand Bazaar) in Istanbul. Your personal guide and A/C Van will be at your service from meeting till the end of the tour.
• Private Tour for your family and friends
• You will decide on departure time
• Our tour guide will meet you at the Port/Hotel with your name sign,
• Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure,
• You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and customize the itinerary,
• You do not have to wait for other group members
• You may stop to have pictures during your tour.
• You may stop for lunch in a local restaurant to taste famous Turkish Kebaps.

Options

Private Full Day Istanbul Tour

Private Option
Suggested pick up time will be given depends upon your cruise arrival time
Pickup included

Mini Group (max 10 pax) Option

Mini Group Option: Mini group max 10 pax option
Suggested pick up time will be given depends upon your cruise arrival time
Pickup included

What's included

  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • Private tour
  • Professional Private tour guide
  • Local tax
  • Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
  • Transport by private air-conditioned minivan.
  • Lunch and Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)

What to expect

  1. Hippodrome
    20m
    Our Professional Tour guide will meet guests at Hotel or port Pick up time will be given during your confirmation.
    Then walk or drive to Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period
  2. Blue Mosque
    20m
    Blue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles
  3. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I.

    Update for St. Sophia interior visit :
    Live guiding is not allowed in St. Sophia after the 15th January 2024. Guests have to have their smart phones and headphones during their visit. If guests do not have a headphone, they can buy at the entrance at the cost of 3,5-USD
    The system is similar to audio guide system. Guests who does not have smart phones will follow the signs and the given informations on the signs .
  4. TopkapI Palace
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Topkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. We will visit the Topkapi Palace including weapons section.
  5. Grand Bazaar
    1h 30m
    We will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops.
    Drive back to Istanbul port or to your hotel. The end of our services

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up Places
Hotel Guests : Your Hotel's Lobby in selected hotels only
Cruise guests : Istanbul Cruise Terminal
Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • At time of booking, Hotels guests must provide hotel name
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Visit to holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues bare shoulders are not permitted, nor shoes in mosques.
  • In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays : Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar will be closed on Public holidays, it will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. Because, Spice Market will also be closed.
  • Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30 on Fridays

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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