What You Will Do
*Let's experience the unique historical and touristic texture of Istanbul, which was occupied by the Greeks,the Romans and the Ottoman Turks.
*Flexibility in the tour is a very important concept for the guests who are on holiday The schedule should be programmed based on the interests of the travelers.Therefore we shape our itinerary conferring with our guests and presenting them with various options in which we can visit main highlights as well as other less known sites either in the center or off the beaten tracks.
*The main goal is to provide our guests with wide range of options in order to find the right thing evaluating their limited time in our beautiful country.
*With the private guide you will not have to wait for the very long ticket office queues which is very important as you do not waste any time and energy at the entrances of the museums. At the end of the day, guest satisfaction means a lot to us and we are definitely to ensure this.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Sultanahmet
30 minutes
Sultanahmet Square is an old square which is located in the historical peninsula of the city. The square is one of the most important highlights of the old Istanbul, where we can see Egyptian Obelisk,Serpent Column,and Walled Obelisk.
2
Topkapi Palace Museum
2 hours
We can visit the Topkapı Palace which was built by the Sultan Mehmed the Second from Ottoman Empire as a main residence and management of the empire. It functioned as main administration part of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years.
* The Topkapı Palace Museum is closed on tuesdays.
3
Hagia Sophia Mosque
40 minutes
We can visit the Hagia Sophia Mosque which is considered as one of the most important sites of the city. It was built by the Roman Emperor Justinian in the 6th century. We can visit the mosque where we can see details from the Byzantine and Islamic arts.
* The Hagia Sophia Mosque will be closed for the visits during praying time.
4
Sultanahmet Mosque Information Center
20 minutes
Sultanahmet Mosque was built by the Ottomans in the 17th century. It is well known as Blue Mosque among the travelers because blue tiles are used as an interior decoration of the mosque.
* Sultanahmet Mosque is closed until 2 pm (14.00) on Fridays because of the friday prayer.
5
Serefiye Sarnici
1 hour
The water has been one of the major problems for the city of Istanbul throughout the history. The Serefiye Cistern was constructed as a water reservoir in the 5th century AD in order to provide the water. What makes it unique from others is the light show which you can enjoy.
6
Grand Bazaar
1 hour
Grand Covered Bazaar is one of the oldest bazaar in the city which was constructed in the 15th century by the Ottoman Turks. It is located in the old part of the city where you can feel the historical atmosphere.
* Grand Bazaar is closed on sundays. As an alternative, we can visit Spice Market.
7
Kucuk Ayasofya Camii (Church of the Saints Sergius and Bacchus)
30 minutes
Little Hagia Sophia Mosque is one of the mosques in Istanbul, which was originally built as a church in the early Byzantine period in the 6th century AD. After the conquest of Constantinople, it was converted into a mosque in the 15th century.
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