🏨 Highlights of Istanbul - Private and Guided Istanbul Old City Walk. Activity

Highlights of Istanbul - Private and Guided Istanbul Old City Walk.

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Departs: Istanbul, Istanbul

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

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.

What's Included

Entrance fee of the Basilica Cistern

Entrance fee of the Topkapi Palace.

Private tour

Professional guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Harem entrance at Topkapi Palace.

Lunch

Transportation to/from attractions

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 4
CHILD: Age: 5 - 12
YOUTH: Age: 13 - 15
ADULT: Age: 16 - 99

Additional Info

At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
There is skip-the-line entrance in the Hagia Sophia as the Hagia Sophia is an active mosque and the number of the visitors is limited. It may take up to 30 minutes to go into Hagia Sophia.
Wheelchair accessible

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Face masks provided for travellers
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

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

Historic Areas of Istanbul

Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, and The Grand Bazaar.

6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Topkapi Palace

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.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica Cistern

Next, we will visit the Basilica Cistern (Underground cistern), the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

The Grand Bazaar. It is the largest bazaar in the world with 52 small streets and more than 4000 shops.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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