Private Guided "Energy of Istanbul-Skip the Ticket Line" Tour

4.9 (108 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration5h - 7h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

I provide private customized tours for your needs in my city. I will be delighted to share my knowledge and experience with you in a private tour, special to you through the streets of Istanbul in which you can adjust the pace and see or to do more or less. You will skip the ticket lines since I will provide the pre purchased tickets.You can enjoy history, culture, gastronomy and shopping of the city in the best customized way with me. As a local Istanbul born and raised professional tour guide, I will do my best to comfort you and enjoy the city's life, history, food and shopping.

What's included

  • Professional licensed guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Basilica Cistern Entrance Fee
  • Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee
  • Gratuity
  • Topkapi Palace Entrance Fee

What to expect

  1. Blue Mosque
    40m
    We visit the one of the most beautiful Ottoman mosques decorated with 4 centuries old blue Iznik tiles.
  2. Hippodrome
    15m
    We visit the surviving monuments of the Hippodrome of Constantinople where the Roman chariots used to race, a stadium of the time which was bigger than any soccer stadium of today. It's capacity was a 100000 people at the time that the city's population was 400000.
  3. TopkapI Palace
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    THIS IS AN OPTION. IN MOST DAYS VISITING THE TOPKAPI PALACE IS SKIPPED.
    A valuable visit to understand the Ottoman history, to their 4 century serving, traditional palace which consist of the exhibition halls of the Ottoman jewels, ceremonial weapons, clocks, kitchen ware etc. A highlight in the old town.
  4. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    50m · Admission ticket not included
    Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia), one of the oldest and the greatest houses of worship. We visit the visiting part of the church/mosque of the Romans and the Ottomans. 6th century built by the Byzantine emperor Justinian. A marvel of architecture.
  5. Basilica Cistern
    50m · Admission ticket not included
    We visit the 6th century built spectacular water reservoir of the Romans. A real proof of the advanced Roman architecture with its 336 ancient columns which looks like a sunken palace.
  6. Grand Bazaar
    1h
    You experience the oriental way of shopping in the oldest and the biggest indoor shopping mall of Europe with an age of nearly 6 centuries, shops of 4000 and entrance/exit gates of 21. The famous bizarre bazaar!
  7. 1h
    In a convenient time of the day, we have a lunch break and it will be the time to experience the great Turkish cuisine in either of the two great restaurants; Deraliye or Galeyan or simple cafeteria lunch at the Pudding Shop.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

German Fountain, Hippodrome, Sultanahmet area, old city. In the pick up point I will hold a sign with the travelers' name.

End point

German Fountain, Hippodrome, Sultanahmet area, old city. In the pick up point I will hold a sign with the travelers' name.

Pickup details

GALATAPORT OR SULTANAHMET AREA HOTELS CAN BE MEETING POINTS. OTHERWISE WE MEET IN THE OLD TOWN BY THE GERMAN FOUNTAIN.
Galataport Cruise ship Port of Istanbul pick up by PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION is possible. In the pick up point I will hold a sign with the travelers' name.

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
  • Not recommended for travelers with wheel chair or serious walking difficulties

Cancellation policy

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

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