What You Will Do
An excellent full-day private guided tour to get a comprehensive understanding of Istanbul's rich history.
Explore the mixed heritage of the city with an expert tour guide.
Visit the famous highlights such as the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar.
Skip the long queues with guide and make the most of your time in this magical city.
Entrance fees are included.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Sultanahmet Square
On this 7 hours tour, you will be introduced to the top attractions of the old city of Istanbul.
2
Hippodrome
30 minutes
The tour will start in the Hippodrome, which was an arena for chariot racing and public events throughout the Byzantine era. You will learn about the famous relics such as the Egyptian obelisk, Serpent Column and the Walled obelisk.
3
Blue Mosque
1 hour
Next stop is the iconic Blue Mosque, renowned for its six minarets and beautiful handmade blue tiles. More than 20000 17th century tiles adorn the interior of the Blue Mosque and dazzle the visitors with astonishingly beautiful flower designs.
4
Hagia Sophia Mosque
1 hour
From the there we will make our way to the Hagia Sophia one of the great architectural treasures of the world. This magnificent church/mosque has been the spiritual center of Istanbul for more than 14000 years both for Christians and Muslims and is now a must-see museum located in the hearth of the Istanbul's old city.
5
Topkapi Palace
1 hour
The next stop after the Hagia Sophia is the Topkapi Palace, which was the administration center of the Ottoman Empire and the imperial residence for the sultans and their families from 1461 to 1856.
6
Hagia Irene Museum
30 minutes
Hagia Irene Church which is in the garden of imperial Topkapi Palace will mesmerize you with stunning architecture.
7
Grand Bazaar
1 hour
Final destination is the world-famous authentic Grand Bazaar renowned being the biggest covered bazaar in the world. This colorful, one of a kind bazaar with more than 4000 shops bursting with traditional textiles, tiles, handmade products, jewelry and much more attract both local and tourists from all around the world.
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