Private Guided Tour: Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3 Days Classic Tour

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Duration7h - 21h
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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

During 3 days tour you will visit the best of Istanbul and get information from a private guide on any subject in Istanbul day tours. Listen the stories, learn the history. You will get transfer service in each day of the tour.

Here is the daily flexible schedule (7 hours for each day)

Day 1: Hippodrome, Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, German Fountain, Grand Bazaar
Day 2: Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Kamondo Staircase, Bosphorus Cruise
Day 3: Süleymaniye Mosque, Fener And Balat Districts, Sveti Stefan Church, Greek Orthodox Patriarch, Pierre Loti Hill

Options

1 Day Without Transportation

Schedule: Hotel/port information needed: Guide will meet you at Galataport, your hotel or Airbnb if they are centrally located.

Duration: 7 hours

2 Day Without Transportation

Hotel/port information needed:: Guide will meet you at Galataport, your hotel or Airbnb if they are centrally located. (No transportation included.)
Duration: 7 hours: (7 hours each day)

1-Day Private Guide & Van Tour

Old City: Van will not be used in the Old Town due to closures, but only for pick-up and drop-off, unless the itinerary is changed.

Duration: 7 hours: Van will be assigned for 7 hours and the tour is customizable.
Mercedes Vito/Splinter
Pick up included

What's included

  • The guide meets with you at your central hotel
  • Private Tour
  • Private tour with a professional local guide
  • Transportation (can be arranged by optional)
  • Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum tickets not included

What to expect

  1. Hippodrome
    45m
    Ancient hippodrome that the Romans and Eastern Romans had been arranged Chariot races.
  2. Topkapi Palace Museum
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    The first imperial palace of the Ottoman Empire built after the conquest of Constantinople from 1478 had been home to 24 generations of the Sultans.
  3. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The famous Hagia Sophia from 6th century used to be the patriarch church of the city. It had been the largest church in the world for over 9 centuries.
  4. Blue Mosque
    1h
    Second largest mosque in the old city built by the order of Sultan Ahmet The 1st also known as Sultanahmet mosque which is the original name. Decorated with blue and turquoise tiles.
  5. Grand Bazaar
    2h
    Largest historical bazaar in Istanbul from 1460. 3700 square meters, 4000 shops and 61 streets located under its roof considered as the first mega mall of the world.
  6. Taksim Square
    45m
    It’s the heart of the modern part of the Istanbul.
  7. Istiklal Caddesi
    1h
    Famous pedestrian street of Taksim surrounded by historical buildings, passages full of local shops and historical nostalgic tram.
  8. Galata Tower
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Another symbol of Istanbul from 14th century constracted by Genoesen colonists used for many different purposes over the centuries.
  9. Kamondo Stairs
    30m
    The picturesque Art Nouveau styled stairs from 1850’s.
  10. Dolmabahce Palace
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    The second imperial palace of the Ottomans in istanbul from 19th century and it is one of the largest Ottoman palaces. It represents the modernization period of the Ottoman Empire with the European styled architecture.
  11. Suleymaniye Mosque
    1h
    The biggest historical mosque in the old city built by the order of Sultan Süleyman The Magnificent from 1557. Constructed by the most famous Turkish architect Sinan.
  12. Bosphorus Strait
    2h
    A relaxing cruise with your tour guide. Bosphorus offers magnificent views and important historical monuments like Imperial palaces, Kiosks, and beautiful mansions called yalı on both European and Asian side
  13. Bulgarian Orthodox Church
    30m
    Sveti Stefan Church; The Bulgarian Orthodox church of Istanbul also known as The Iron Church. It is the only iron prefabric Orthodox church of the entire world from 1898.
  14. Fener & Balat
    2h
    Orthodox Christian and Jewish distincts of Istanbul with cobblestone streets and colorful buildings and many historical monuments.
  15. Pierre Loti
    30m
    The highest point around Golden Horn offers the best view of the inlet.
  16. Misir Carsisi
    1h
    It is located close by Bosphorus and Golden Horn. The traders used to come here when they get the city by seaways. It is one of the largest market place in the city.

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Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • 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
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation policy

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

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