Hippodrome: The former center for entertainment, sports and political activities in the city during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.
St.Sophia: The Church of Holy Wisdom, undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the World used as a mosque during Ottomans and serving as a museum today.
Blue mosque: One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minaret.
Grand Bazaar:The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world with nearly 4.000 shops full of rich collections of carpets, jewellery, leather, and souvenirs.
Topkapi palace: The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of cyrstal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle: enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed.
Treasury and Harem sections in Topkapi palace are not included in the tour.
Please note: Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays, this will be replaced by Underground Cistern. Topkapi palace is closed on Tuesday, will be replaced by Underground Cistern.
Grand bazaar is closed on Sundays.
Full Day Private Istanbul Tour
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 8 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
9:00 AM Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
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Departure Details :
Istanbul, Istanbul
Traveler pickup is offered
we pick up from all hotels in city center
Ports
karakoy -
Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Great chance to explore the unique monuments of Istanbul. The Old City 'Sultanahmet' having the same name of The blue mosque. You will cover four most famous sights in the Old City.
Highlights
- All entrance fees included
- Lunch included
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Know More about this tour
Inclusions
Local taxes
Local guide
Professional art historian guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Entry/Admission - Blue Mosque
Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
Entry/Admission - Topkapi Palace
Entry/Admission - Serpent Column
Exclusions
Drinks
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund
Traveler Reviews
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Our tour guide was nice and very knowledgeable and took us to all the sites we wanted to see. We had a fun and relaxing time. We would highly recommend this travel group. We also took an evening boat cruise and during the time between the two tours the trip organizer personally showed us around a few more sites and got us to the boat and made sure we were properly taken care of. The company went above and beyond putting their customers first and making us feel welcome in their beautiful city. Thank you for an amazing time!
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Istanbul was more than what we anticipated. We could not have had a better guide than Unal Aydin, His historical knowledge of the city and historical locals visited was extraordinary and we learned so much from him. Visiting the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sofia, the Grand Bazaar Market, and Topkapi palace was a highlight for us. However, we also enjoyed the walk and the discussions regarding the Hypodrome. We visited a true Turkish rug maker and watched her weave. My daughter even got a taste of the difficulty of such artistry. Overall, we highly recommend this tour for all ages.