Private Tour to Historical Peninsula in Istanbul

5.0 (43 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration5h - 6h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

This tour consists of 5 main must-see spots of Historical Penisula: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapı Palace, and Basilica Cistern. Except for Hagia Sophia (since it is an actively used Mosque), you will have a priority entrance with me to skip the line for these spots. History, Culture & Architectural History-based old city tour in a sincere way from a professional and passionate tour guide. Tour guides have free entrance to all of the spots.

What's included

  • Tour Guide Service
  • Lunch
  • In case of transportation use
  • Topkapı Palace Entrance fee: 2000 Turkish Liras (52$)
  • Basilica Cistern Entrance Fee 1300 TL (33 dollars)
  • Hagia Sophia Entrance 25 euros per person

What to expect

  1. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul
    1h
    A living masterpiece of a transition sample from the Roman Era to the Byzantine Age will be seen in the way of conversion and preservation by the Ottoman Turks. 15-century-old church of Orthodox Christianity mosaics will be seen underneath the first dome constructed over a basilica rectangular plan.
  2. Blue Mosque
    30m
    An architectural sample of the classical period of the Ottoman Empire and its History brief. The reason for the Blue name of the mosque in interior design tiles and hand drawings.
  3. Hippodrome
    30m
    An Egyptian obelisk from Karnak Temple and its basement will tell us all its story starting from the 15th century BC of Egypt to the 4th century AD of the Roman Empire. The serpent Column and Hippodrome itself are in an open-air area.
  4. 1h
    Lunch Break here or somewhere close to the tour area.
  5. TopkapI Palace
    2h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Four hundred years home to Ottoman Empire Families, Topkapı Palace sections will be visited by hearing the stories and seeing the life, management, and ceremony heritage.
  6. Basilica Cistern
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    One of the biggest underground water storage in the Walls of Constantinople. Upside-down Marble Medusa Head: A giant sample of the Pagan Era. Water supply management of Romans from 5-6th century.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet in front of the German Fountain.

End point

We meet in front of the German Fountain.

Pickup details

(No car service to hotel, cruise port, we take public transportation since it’s easier and convenient way. Depending on situation, both i can come to hotel, cruise ship or port and we can take public transportation or we can walk to the area, and for airport we can talk about transportation options on messenger.

Additional information

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