Istanbul Private Guided Tour with Pick up and Drop off

Duration8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour blends history, culture, and stories to create an engaging and enjoyable experience. In this private tour, guests will marvel at the magnificent dome of Hagia Sophia and learn about its intricate history. They will admire the delicate hand-drawn designs and handmade tiles of the Sultanahmet Mosque. At the Hippodrome, guests will see its remnants and a few standing structures. You will also visit the expansive and serene gardens of Topkapi Palace, where Ottoman sultans lived for nearly 400 years, and explore its various exhibitions. Finally, the tour concludes at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, with over 4,000 shops. This vibrant marketplace offers colorful ceramics, intricate carpets, sparkling jewelry, and aromatic spices.

Options

The Best of Istanbul: Private Guided Tour

Tour in Spanish with transport

Pickup included

Tour with pick up & drop off

minivan
Pickup included

What's included

Tour guide
(if the option chosen)

Hagia Sophia Entrance fee
Topkapı palace

What to expect

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1h · Admission ticket not included

Marvel at the Hagia Sophia’s massive dome, intricate Byzantine mosaics, and blend of Christian and Islamic elements.
Blue Mosque
45m

Marvel at the mosque’s exterior, with its six slender minarets, cascading domes, and grand courtyard. Explore hand-painted blue and white tiles adorning the walls and domes, giving the mosque its name.
Hippodrome
20m

See the foundation of the ancient stadium for horse and chariot racing. Hear the stories of Egyptian Obelisk and Serpent Column.
Sultanahmet District
1h · Admission ticket not included

Free time for lunch!
TopkapI Palace
2h · Admission ticket not included

Get a glimpse into Ottoman history, architecture, and culture by visiting famous Topkapı Palace, the complex that served as the primary residence and administrative center of Ottoman sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries.
Grand Bazaar
1h 30m

Shopping here is an adventure, with vibrant displays and the chance to haggle for unique items. Visit trusted shops with or without your guide. Explore gold, silver, gemstone, and hand-painted tiles.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

German Fountain is at the Hippodrome, 15 meters from Ersoy Büfe or 40 meters from the Egyptian Obelisk. It's easily recognizable as an octagonal structure with a green dome, often surrounded by tourists. Find the guide holding our company sign.

End point

Since it's a private tour, the tour can end at guest's desired location.

Pickup details

The guide will meet you 5 minutes before the departure time in your hotel lobby or at the cruise port's arrival hall. At the cruise port the guide will hold a sign with the lead traveler's name.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

From

€200.00 per group

Check availability & book

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
Instant confirmation
You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.

Operated by Florence Travel · Booked through Viator

More activities in Istanbul