Private Best of Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Bazaar

5.0 (14 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration6h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore Istanbul’s Old City with your own private licensed guide on a flexible and fully personalized walking tour. This experience is ideal for travelers who want freedom in timing, pace, and itinerary, just as a private tour should be.

The tour covers guide services only, allowing you to move comfortably on foot, adjust the program according to your interests, and enjoy a more authentic experience without being tied to a fixed schedule or vehicle.

You will visit Istanbul’s most iconic historical landmarks while receiving in-depth explanations from your guide. Start time is flexible, and breaks can be arranged anytime, including for lunch at a restaurant of your choice.

What's included

  • Professional Lincensed Guide
  • Bus and Railway System
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Private Minivan Car
  • Lunch
  • Hagia Sophia Museum
  • Entrance Ticket of Topkapı Palace

What to expect

  1. Blue Mosque
    45m
    An iconic Ottoman mosque famous for its elegant domes, six minarets, and interior decorated with blue Iznik tiles.
  2. Hippodrome
    30m
    The ancient social and sporting center of Constantinople, once used for chariot races and public ceremonies.
  3. TopkapI Palace
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    The former residence of Ottoman sultans, offering insight into imperial life, administration, and court traditions.
  4. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h 15m · Admission ticket not included
    A world-famous monument that reflects Istanbul’s layered history as both a Byzantine cathedral and an Ottoman mosque.
  5. Grand Bazaar
    1h 30m
    One of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, featuring hundreds of shops and a lively local atmosphere.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please, be in front of Paran Tour office 10 minutes before the starting time.

End point

Please, be in front of Paran Tour office 10 minutes before the starting time.

Pickup details

Meeting point is PARAN TOUR in Sultanahmet area
Exact meeting location and start time can be arranged after booking
Hotel pickup is included by public transportation.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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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