🏨 1 or 2 Days Private Istanbul Guided Tour Activity

1 or 2 Days Private Istanbul Guided Tour

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Departs: Istanbul, Istanbul

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

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Overview

See the sights of Istanbul that most interest you on a customized, 1or 2 -days tour with a private. guide. Marvel at monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, such as Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern.

*Private guide means a more personalized experience
*Option to select a 1 or 2-day private tour by walking or VAN
*Book an included tour vehicle for door-to-door service
*Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city
*Customize the itinerary according to your schedule.

What's Included

1 or 2 nights (depending on option selected)

Private Tour

Professional guide

What's Not Included

Lunch

Museum/Attraction Tickets

Transportation from/back to hotel and between sites (unless option selected)

Traveler Information

TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

Blue Mosque is closed until 2pm on Fridays
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
For last minute bookings, tour starting time can be flexible
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible

Annual Closing Dates of all museums and bazaars in Istanbul in 2021 as follows; January 1-New Year. May 13/14/15-Ramadan Celebrations. July 20/21/22/23-Eid Celebrations. October 29-Republic Day
Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays
Families with young children will be accompanied by kid-friendly tour guide
Galata Tower will be visited from outside as tour guides have no priority to skip the line due to Galata Tower regulation
Hagia Sophia will be closed for visit during praying time
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Unique ephesus tour guide wii meet you at your hotel or port

• Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Mosque

Built in 532 as the world’s largest place of worship, the Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) shifts its identity with the times but never loses its grandeur. Converted from a church to a mosque during the Ottoman era and becoming a museum in 1935, the pink-hued Old City building is one of Istanbul’s don’t-miss attractions.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

Explore the grandeur of Ottoman architecture at the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii), located on Istanbul’s Old City peninsula. Opened in 1616 to rival the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya) across the way, the six minarets punctuating the Istanbul skyline and 20,000 blue Iznik tiles decorating its interior are designed to inspire awe.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

Built in the third century, the Hippodrome was the home of now-named Istanbul’s sporting entertainment during the Byzantine era, with a wide track for chariot racing. Today, the route of the old track is covered by Sultanahmet Square (Sultanahmet Meydani), a wide open space in the center of the old city, punctuated by ancient obelisks.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar (Kapali Çarsi) is the ultimate covered market. Its 5,000+ vendors hawk carpets, beaded bracelets, gold and silver jewelry, multicolored lanterns, leather goods, ceramics, belly-dancing outfits, and more. With goods that span all price ranges, you’ll find the perfect souvenir in the bazaar’s labyrinthine alle

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Topkapi Palace

Behold the imperial complex of Ottoman sultans at Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi), the royal residence in Istanbul throughout the first 400 years of the Ottoman Empire. The palace contains myriad buildings and courtyards, including a treasury, harems, an armory, imperial halls, and royal chambers—all with intricate Iznik tilework and opulent architecture.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Bosphorus Strait

The Bosphorus Strait defines Istanbul. It is the divide between Europe and Asia, and the main connection between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. Dotted with parks and elaborate Ottoman mansions, including Dolmabahce Palace, and spanned by three intercontinental bridges, the Bosphorus is the veritable heart of the city.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Galata Tower

Rising high above its namesake neighborhood, Istanbul’s Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi) dates back to the Genoese presence in Constantinople in the 14th century. An elevator takes you up to a viewing platform located under the roof, which offers panoramic views of the Old City peninsula and Beyoglu neighborhood.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Taksim Square

Taksim Square (Taksim Meydani), Istanbul’s main modern hub, is located at the end of the pedestrian thoroughfare Istiklal Avenue (Istiklal Caddesi). A popular meeting place, Taksim Square is anchored by the Monument of the Republic and buzzes with activity day and night. The area historically hosts public celebrations, parades, and demonstrations.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Dolmabahce Palace

Built in an opulent European style, Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi) was the home of the Ottoman sultans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, before the fall of the empire. The giant crystal chandeliers, marble staircases, and lush carpets that adorn the interior reflect the shift toward Istanbul’s more European way of thinking.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

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