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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Take a hassle-free tour of Istanbul's most famous attractions with your own private guide to lead the way. You'll enjoy personalized attention on your private tour of magical Istanbul and its signature sights: the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace.
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop off
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Lunch
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey Just across from the Hippodrome, the Sultan Ahmet Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque) is a superb creation in the classical Ottoman style. The mosque has six towering minarets and 260 windows illuminating its vast main chamber, which is decorated with more than 20,000 Iznik tiles. 30 minutes
Kapali Carsi, Istanbul, Turkey In operation since the 14th century, the Grand Bazaar is one of the world's largest covered markets, with 58 streets and over 4,000 shops. The bazaar is specially known for its jewelry, leather, pottery, spices and carpets. (Closed on Sundays; additional time will be spent at the other locations.) 75 minutes
Hagia Sophia Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey One of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world, this former basilica and mosque is now the Saint Sophia Museum. Many historians have nominated it as the 8th wonder of the world. Take a moment to linger here to admire the fine Byzantine mosaics.
60 minutes
Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey The largest and oldest palace in the world, Topkapi is the crown jewel of the Ottoman Empire. With its treasury and exotic buildings overlooking the Golden Horn, your visit to Topkapi promises to be a truly fascinating experience. (Closed on Tuesdays; will be replaced with Istanbul Archaeology Museum) 120 minutes
Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey The Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayı), is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul. The cistern, located 500 feet (150m) southwest of the Hagia Sophia on the historical peninsula of Sarayburnu, was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I. 30 minutes
Hagia Irene Museum, Istanbul, Turkey The Hagia Irene located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace is the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine). 30 minutes
German Fountain, Istanbul, Turkey It was built in Germany and moved by ships and its construction was completed in Istanbul. 10 minutes
Obelisk of Theodosius, Istanbul, Turkiye Obelisk of Theodosius: obelisk, originally erected for king Thutmose III of Egypt but transferred to Constantinople, 10 minutes
Divanyolu Street, Istanbul, Turkiye Divan Yolu, the "Road to the Imperial Council," was once the imperial road from Constantinople to Rome (map). It takes its Turkish name from Ottoman times, when it was in fact the "Road to the Imperial Council" (Divan) in Topkapı Palace.
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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
Customers booking this tour for shore excursions will not have time to visit the Basilica Cistern, due to the limited time in Istanbul
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Ananth_D
10 Apr 2023
Wonderful experience thanks to Gur Kan who was our guide for the day. Enjoyed the history and the unique insights that helped us bring history to life.
CurtS603
11 Mar 2023
Seckin was a fabulous guide and we learned so much. We did the one day private tour and saw all the top historical items in istanbul. Our experience was fabulous and I would highly recommend this company and definitely Seckin as your tourist guide if he is available.
FineGourmand_2016
15 Jan 2023
Wir hatten einen super Tourguide, der über ein sehr großes Fachwissen verfügte und seinen Job wirklich aus Leidenschaft zu machen scheint!
Nochmals vielen Dank für diesen tollen Tag auf den Spuren der Osmanen!
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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