🏨 Private Tour to Must-Visit Attractions of Istanbul Old City Activity

Private Tour to Must-Visit Attractions of Istanbul Old City

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Pricing Info:

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

Free your mind and get ready to absorb the historical grandeur of this magnificent city. On this tour we will take you back to the 4th century’s Constantinople. Experience the blending of the two religions; Christianity and Islam.

What's Included

Bottled water

Face masks

What's Not Included

Entrance Fee to Topkapi Palace

Gratuities

We leave it to our guests whether they want lunch or not. Your guide will give you options from well-deserved local food to delicious vegan food.

Traveler Information

TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Not recommended for travelers that have problems when walking too long
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Not recommended for travelers that have problems when walking too long
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
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.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Hippodrome

The social and sporting center of first Byzantium and then Constantinople, this ravishing area will get more interesting once you hear the historical facts of the remaining structures on it; the Serpent Column, the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Walled Obelisk. The German Fountain is the additional monument you will see here.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

Known also as Sultanahmet Mosque, this iconic structure was built in 1616 to compete with the Hagia Sophia. Not just the exterior but also the interior will be a visual feast.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Mosque

Built in 537 as a cathedral, this breathtaking architecture was turned into a mosque after the conquest by the Ottomans in 1453 and 1935 is the year when it was transformed into a museum. It's survived many fires and earthquakes and for almost 1000 years was the largest cathedral in the world. In July 2020 it officially became a mosque, one more time.

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Topkapi Palace

Built in the 15th century as the main residence of the Ottoman Sultans, this impressive palace was also the headquarter. Listen carefully to its history explained by our professional licensed guides. Extra time will be given for the ones interested to see the Harem section (an additional fee will be charged for the entrance).

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Serefiye Sarnici

Founded not very long ago, this was a water storage built in the 5th century by the Roman Emperor Theodosius II.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

Imagine wandering around in one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, 61 streets and over 4000 shops! All of these in an impressive architecture.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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