What You Will Do
Napoleon Bonaparte once said: "If the world were a single state, Istanbul would be its capital." There's a lot to see and do in Istanbul. We want to share the culture and history of Istanbul with you in a way you’ll never forget. Private Istanbul Walking Tours is not like every other tour company. We specialize in escorted excursions and private tours of Istanbul, uncovering a unique land of contrast, art, gastronomy, culture, and ‘duende’ – getting to the heart of the Istanbul you never knew on a 7-hour insider walking tour with a local guide.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Historic Areas of Istanbul
6 hours
Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, and The Grand Bazaar.
2
Topkapi Palace
2 hours
Topkapi Palace was the main palace of the Ottoman Sultans until 1856. Many famous exhibitions are housed in the palace. The Imperial Treasury is another part of the palace with an 86-carat diamond on display. We will have a splendid view of the Bosporus and the Golden Horn from the palace.
3
Basilica Cistern
45 minutes
Next, we will visit the Basilica Cistern (Underground cistern), the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul.
4
Hippodrome
The Hippodrome is a center for sports activities and ceremonies, and it is also famous for chariot races during the Roman and Byzantine era.
5
Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque is the third largest mosque in Istanbul, built during the Ottoman Period. It is known for its blue Iznik tiles and as the only Ottoman mosque with 6 minarets. The Blue Mosque is partly closed due to the restoration works.
6
Grand Bazaar
1 hour
The Grand Bazaar. It is the largest bazaar in the world with 52 small streets and more than 4000 shops.
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