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Private Tour: Discovering Istanbul

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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

This private tour of Istanbul's old town district is a wonderful mix of history and culture, enriched by an expert tour guide.

What's Included

Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Parking Fees

Pickup / drop off service is provided from/to hotels at European side of Istanbul

Private transportation

Professional art historian guide

What's Not Included

Entrance fees to attraction

Food and drinks

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 12
ADULT: Age: 13 - 95

Additional Info

Due to the COVID-19 Virus the itinerary may change as some attractions may be closed.
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Due to the COVID-19 Virus the itinerary may change as some attractions may be closed.
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Hippodrome

After your guide picks you up from your accommodations, the tour will open with the magnificent Hippodrome, once the site of chariot races during the Roman and Byzantine times. See the ancient monuments which stand here to this day, such as the Obelisk of the Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

Then, visit the most photographed site in Istanbul, the Blue Mosque. Famous for its beautiful courtyard and impressive minarets, the mosque gets its nickname from the splendid blue tiles that cover its interior walls.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Topkapi Palace

Next, visit Topkapi Palace, home to the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire. Today, Topkapi Palace is a spectacular museum that houses the Muslim world’s holiest relics, including the cloak and sword of the Prophet Mohammed.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Hagia Sophia Mosque

Break for lunch, then continue to the Hagia Sophia, one of the world's architectural gems. An ancient basilica dating back to the 4th century, the Hagia Sophia stood as the Cathedral of Constantinople for over a thousand years before being converted into a mosque in 1453, it serves as a museum today.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Grand Bazaar

Spend time in Istanbul's famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and the oldest covered marketplace in the world, where you may find all kinds of gifts, leather, clothing, rugs (carpets), antiques, and jewelry in an authentic Oriental atmosphere. Experience the sights, sounds, and aromas. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel or cruise port.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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