🏨 Private Ottoman Istanbul Full-Day Tour with Local Expert Guide Activity

Private Ottoman Istanbul Full-Day Tour with Local Expert Guide

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From $138.00

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Istanbul, Istanbul

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Soak up the enchanting atmosphere of Ottoman Istanbul on this full-day private tour. Visit the key cultural heritage sites such as the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace, and feel the Ottoman majesty. Get inspiration from the spiciness and brightness of the Grand Bazaar. Learn about the awe-inspiring history of the Hagia Sophia, originally built as an Orthodox Christian cathedral, and converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest in 1453. Choose the early morning or evening to visit the Hagia Sophia for a crowd-free excursion. A lunch break and a cup of Turkish flavored coffee are included.

Explore the world of Ottoman civilization in a company of a personal guide;

Visit the key historical sites such as the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia;
Feel the vibrant buzz of the Grand Bazaar;

Admire the spectacular view from the Bosphorus waterfront;

Savor a traditional meal at a local restaurant;

Choose the visiting time for a crowd-free excursion in the Hagia Sophia

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Customizable itinerary

Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour

Friendly local guide

Iconic places for photoshoot

Lunch

Meeting in the hotel lobby

Must see and off the beaten path

Transport by private minivan

Turkish coffee

What's Not Included

Drinks, unless specified

Gratuities (optional)

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 0 - 99

Additional Info

Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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

Istanbul

Meet your guide at your hotel located within city limits, receive a blue eye-shaped amulet Nazar as a gift, and make yourself comfortable in a personal air-conditioned minivan.

Your first stop will be the Hagia Sophia Museum. You will have a 1-hour excursion and learn the awe-inspiring and puzzling history of this mosque. As you step in the edifice, you will explore the brilliant mastership of Byzantine architectures and mosaic craftsmen and feel a close connection with the past itself.

Your next stop will be the majestic Blue Mosque. You will walk through its halls, enjoy azure handcrafted tiles artfully decorated with traditional floral ornament. You will wander through the splendid chambers of the Topkapi Palace, and gaze at the opulent imperial treasury.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque is an elegant and majestic mosque built in the early 17th century. The edifice is famous for its unique interior. It has six minarets and is decorated with delicately handcrafted tiles of Iznik ceramics in a rich palette of blue color.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

The Grand Bazaar is one of the largest covered markets in the world. It has 61 streets, 4400 shops, 2195 tailor shops, 18 fountains, 12 mosques, and 12 warehouses. The bazaar rightfully considered the heart and soul of Istanbul is a place where you can feel the magical charm of the East.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Mosque

The Hagia Sophia is a magnificent pearl of Historic Areas of Istanbul, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage sites. It was originally built as the main Orthodox cathedral during the Byzantine Empire, converted into the main mosque after the Ottoman invasion in 1453, and now is a museum.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Topkapi Palace

The Topkapi Palace is a palace complex, the ancient residence of the Turkish sultans in Istanbul. The total area of the palace buildings is 70 hectares, and every square meter soaks in gold, luxury and all kinds of treasures.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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