Private Istanbul Tour: Explore the City's Classics with a Guide

5.0 (45 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration4h - 6h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Embark on a journey through time as you visit Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks! Start with the breathtaking architecture of Hagia Sophia, then explore the magnificent Blue Mosque with its stunning domes and minarets. Dive into the mystical atmosphere of the ancient Basilica Cistern and step into the grandeur of the Topkapi Palace, once home to Ottoman sultans. End your day at the vibrant Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, for a colorful and lively shopping experience. Book now to enjoy an unforgettable day filled with history and culture!

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Private Guide
Private Guide and Vehicle

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Pickup included

What's included

  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Transportation is optional
  • Museum Ticket

What to expect

  1. Blue Mosque
    30m
    Blue Mosque, built in the 17th century, is one of the most beautiful mosques in the city.
  2. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Hagia Sophia was first built as a church in the 6th century and is now a mosque.
  3. Hippodrome
    15m
    Hippodrome, where the horse races organized by the Roman emperors and monuments brought from different regions.
  4. TopkapI Palace
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Topkapi Palace is a place where 26 of the 36 sultans spent nearly 400 years with their wives, children and concubines
  5. Basilica Cistern
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Step into one of Istanbul’s most mysterious and impressive landmarks, the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı). Built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, this underground masterpiece once supplied water to the Great Palace and surrounding buildings.
  6. Grand Bazaar
    1h
    Grand Bazaar was built by Sultan Mehmet right after the conquest and is the heart of Istanbul, with approximately 4 thousand shops today.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Guests meet at the German Fountain. To get there, take the T1 tram to Sultanahmet station and walk for two minutes.

End point

Guests meet at the German Fountain. To get there, take the T1 tram to Sultanahmet station and walk for two minutes.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time is included on the total tour duration
  • Guides can meet you in central hotels.
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday

Cancellation policy

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

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