Istanbul private tour with skip line tickets included

5.0 (232 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration5h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Get to the heart of old Constantinople with this private 1-day walking tour of Istanbul's old city, Sultanahmet. Visit the Roman-era Hippodrome, the iconic Blue Mosque, Topkapi Serayi, home of the Ottoman sultans, and the stunning Hagia Sophia cathedral-mosque before haggling for souvenirs at the Grand Bazaar. Most people spend 8 hours or less on this tour.

What's included

  • Skip Line Tickets for Hagia Sophia
  • Private Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel or Cruise Port by Airconditioned vehicles
  • Private expert tour guiding for the day
  • Unique time to discover Turkish Handcrafts: (Carpet -Leather-Ceramic and Jewelry)
  • Pre-reserved tickets for Topkapi Palace
  • Drinks
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Blue Mosque
    45m
    Worldwide famous Blue Mosque, covered with blue tiles and ceramics, Only the mosque with 6 minarets in the city
  2. Grand Bazaar
    1h
    World largest ancient shopping mall. 3700 independent shops, see the main samples of local items
  3. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket included
    One of the seven wonders of the world.Interior visit to Hagia Sophia Mosque with your guide. We may replace Hagia Sophia with the Underground basilica cistern in case a big renovation starts inside the Temple
  4. Hippodrome
    30m
    Ancient hippodrome of Constantinapole,see the Byzantian and Egyptian Colums over 2500 years old.
  5. TopkapI Palace
    2h · Admission ticket included
    a private guided detailed visit of the topkapi palace including the harem section
    palace is closed on Tuesday we do visit underground basilica cistern
  6. Tree Of Life Ceramics & Gift Shop
    30m
    Learn and try how to make pottery
  7. 5K Rug Store
    30m
    An optional visit of Turkish handycraft and souvenier center,

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

we do meet the travelers at this point to start the tour in case we do not pick up

End point

we do meet the travelers at this point to start the tour in case we do not pick up

Pickup details

we do pick up from hotels within 5-8 km from the tour point, pick up might be charged in case hotels are not located in the center

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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.

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