Best of Istanbul Old City Private Tour

Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration6h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesMalay, English, Turkish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore the beautiful Old City of Istanbul with your experienced and enthusiastic tour guides who are never bored to explain, and answer to questions willingly. Also, this trip is going to feels like private trip because we keep the groups small.

What's included

  • Proffessional Guiding Service
  • This is a walking tour within walking distance. All type of transportation options that coming to meeting point are excluded from the tour.
  • Lunch will be under own arrangement.
  • Appreciation tipping for the local guide is not included.
  • All other personal expenses are excluded.
  • TOPKAPI PALACE
  • HAGIA SOPHIA UPPER GALLERY MUSEUM SECTION
  • BASILICA CISTERN

What to expect

  1. Hippodrome
    30m
    Once a huge stadium shaped structere that was the center of famous "chariot races" of the Eastern Roman Empire. Now, it is one of the main historical attraction of Istanbul Old City. There , we will see the Constantine Coloumn, Serpentine Coloumn, Egyptian Obelisk, and German Fountain that are among the remainings from the Eastern Roman Empire and Ottoman Empire.
  2. Blue Mosque
    1h
    Originally named as Sultan Ahmet Camii, but known as Blue Mosque among the visitors, one of the architectural treasure from the Ottoman Empire in Istanbul. One of the most beautiful tile works of the Ottoman Empire can be seen inside this beautiful mosque.
  3. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Built as an Orthodox Church by the Eastern Roman Empire in the 6th Century, then converted into a mosque by the Ottoman Empire in the 15th Century, Hagia Sophia is one of the few places that is a must to visit in Istanbul. It still has some of the finest mosaic works from the Roman era that can be seen inside.
  4. TopkapI Palace
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    (REMINDER! TOPKAPI PALACE IS CLOSED EVERY TUESDAYS) Topkapı Palace is the witness of the "heyday" of the Ottoman Empire, built in the 15th Century. It is also one of the largests palace complex in the world, including many treasury sections can be visited. You are going to see the real jewelleries of the Sultans' and the royal families'. You can also discover the alleys of the "harem". Also, beautiful view points of the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn are among the things that you can enjoy during the visit.
  5. Basilica Cistern
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    One of Istanbul's underground water reservoir from Roman Era that still fascinates people.
  6. Grand Bazaar
    1h
    You are going to see and experience shopping in one of the oldest market place that still functions till this day. 4.000 shops with 60 alleys has no match all around the world.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our Tour Guide will meet you in front of German Fountain located in Hippodrome Square. He will be waiting with a sign board written Funtastic DMC.

End point

Our Tour Guide will meet you in front of German Fountain located in Hippodrome Square. He will be waiting with a sign board written Funtastic DMC.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
Operated by Explore Turkiye with Funtastic DMC · Booked through Viator
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