Private Guided Tour Istanbul from Cruise Ship or Hotel

5.0 (31 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration5h - 7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

On this tour you'll be starting in famous Roman hippodrome and get lost in the mysterious history and interesting daily life style of Romans, then as te Blue Mosque is next door you will be learning details of Islamic culture and secrets of such a beautifull mosque.
After that you will be crossing over the square to the unique highlight of the city, world famous Saint Sophia, amazing building that has been standing on it's feed for centuries with its relating history of either with christians or muslims.and architectural secret formulas.
after lunch you ll continue exploring the secret sections of Topkapı Palace which used to be the home of Ottoman Sultans and headquarters.
After you go down to the Basilica Cistern which has breathtaking stories and mythological past of Medusa.

You will be enjoying to end the day in labyrinth streets of world famous known grand or covered bazaar where you will get a chance to see and find cultural artifacts and souvenirs.

What's included

  • Private guiding service, flexible timing, 20 years experienced tour guide
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Transportation
  • Basilica Cistern entrance fee is about 18 usd per person
  • Hagia Sophia entrance fee is 25 Euros per person (about 27 usd)
  • Topkapı Palace entrance fee is 43 Euros per person (about 47 usd)

What to expect

  1. Blue Mosque
    30m
    One of the highlights of the old part of town.
  2. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    the real heritage of the byzantion.
  3. TopkapI Palace
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    the real heritage of ottoman impare
  4. Hippodrome
    20m
    Egyption obelisk serpent column german fountain.
  5. Basilica Cistern
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Medusa s head,the best preserved and biggest underground cistern,basilica
  6. Grand Bazaar
    1h
    Oldest shopping covered bazaar,and ottoman market
  7. Misir Carsisi
    30m
    Egyption bazaar spice market
  8. Bosphorus Strait
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Bosphorus cruise
  9. Dolmabahce Palace
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The last palace of the ottoman empire
  10. Galata Tower
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The oldest panaroma tower in taksim beyoglu istiklal street

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

if your hotel centrally located your tour guide will meet with you at the hotel on food.if your hotel is not within the distance to the city center pick up might be a little extra charged.if there is a chance to use public transportation that will be paid by travellers.

Meeting point

if your hotel centrally located your tour guide will meet with you at the hotel on food.if your hotel is not within the distance to the city center pick up might be a little extra charged.if there is a chance to use public transportation that will be paid by travellers.

End point

if your hotel centrally located your tour guide will meet with you at the hotel on food.if your hotel is not within the distance to the city center pick up might be a little extra charged.if there is a chance to use public transportation that will be paid by travellers.

End point

if your hotel centrally located your tour guide will meet with you at the hotel on food.if your hotel is not within the distance to the city center pick up might be a little extra charged.if there is a chance to use public transportation that will be paid by travellers.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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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