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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Enjoy the Highlights of Istanbul with our expert licenced Guides. Learn About History, Archeology, Culture and More...
Skip the Lines - Do not wait for ticket lines (ONLY FOR TOPKAPI PALACE - There can be lines for Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia)
Full-day tour of Istanbul's essential sites
Have your Private Guide for your Private tour.
Our guide will meet you at the Hotel Lobby (Old City Area) and we will walk to the sites together.
Experience Istanbul’s timeless sights on a full-day tour of the city’s stunning historic places. Start the day at Hippodrome Square and spot the distinctive tiles of the Blue Mosque. See the Byzantine mosaics and minarets of Hagia Sophia, then follow in the footsteps of powerful sultans, courtiers, and generals at Topkapi Palace. Finish your tour in the vibrant Grand Bazaar, browsing bright displays of handicrafts, carpets, and souvenirs.
What's included
Tuesdays - Topkapi Palace visit will be replaced with Turkish&Islamic Art Museum
Your Guide will meet you at the Lobby
Sundays - Grand Bazaar is closed - we will visit handcraft center instead
Professional Tour Guide
Gratuties to the Guides
Meals & Transportation
Hagia Sophia
Topkapı Palace
What to expect
Hippodrome
30m
Former Racing Arena for Chariots. You will see Egyptian Obeslisk, German Fountain, Serpentine Coloum
Blue Mosque
45m
One of the most beautiful Mosque of Ottoman Era from 17th Century.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1h
This 1500 years old structure was built as the Greatest Church of Christianity. Converted into a mosque after the Fall of Constantinople. Now, It is being used as museum
(Closed On Mondays)
TopkapI Palace
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
The Palace where Ottoman Empire controlled for about 400 years. It was the residence of Ottoman Sultans.
(Closed on Tuesdays) - Then we will visit Turkish & Islamic Art Museum Instead
Grand Bazaar
1h 30m
Over 500 years old Bazaar. It is Oldest and the biggest one in the world. An optional carpet weaving lecture will be shown. (Closed on Sundays)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Our guide will meet you at the Hotel Lobby (Old City Area) and we will walk to the sites together.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
On Fridays, Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship.
As Hagia Sophia is not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be replaced with Spice Market. Carpet weaving lecture will be presented also.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays can be replaced with Basilica Cistern.
Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a queue for the entrance. Ladies must cover the head with a scarf at the mosque visits. Please bring your scarf. Shoulders and knees must be covered
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
