Istanbul Old City Private Walking Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
I spent quite a bit of time to learn about my country’s history, heritage and cultural richness and unique geography and I want to pass on my knowledge and passion to my guests, ensuring they have the opportunity to experience the best our country has to offer in safety and comfort; with friendly personal touches. We will visit the Old city part of Istanbul , Sultanahmet, Haghia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Egyptean Bazaar etc. We will enjoy a dinner and a coffee together. I will arrange the tour according to all guest’s needs and interests and use their time as efficient as possible. I will be giving talks about the culture, language and history of the Turkey I will be designing program itineraries according to highlights and not waiting the ques, skiping the lines. You will be learning all about local favourite places to have experiences for a turkish bath, fine dining, street foods, night life and best shopping options also.
Inclusions
What's included
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not
- Basilica Cistern
- Hagia Sophia Mosque
Itinerary
Explore the striking must see place Basilica Cistern during your visit to Istanbul. Journey beneath the earth's surface and admire the distinctive architecture while listening to your guide that will give you insights into the history of this place. The Entry ticket is 600 TL /per person( approx. 18.18 EUR, 20.00 USD) over 6 year old is charged.
Your guide will explain the mystery of the magnificent Hagia Sophia. Hagia Sophia is a great architectural beauty and an important monument both for the Byzantine and the Ottoman Empires. Once a church, later a mosque, the Hagia Sophia has always been a precious building for the locals. Upper gallery is open as museum and fee is 25 EUR/per person
Inside the Blue Mosque admire the architecture, the famous blue Iznik tiles, learn about the Ottoman heritage, the Islamic religion, and Istanbul's rich history from your official licensed guide, and get a sense of the culture from both past and present.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Go to across the exit of Basilica Cistern ,old wooden house, look for a guide with a HASAN ALICI named guiding batch.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Istanbul Old City tour
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is 52% above the median of the 3649 experiences we list in Istanbul.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1333 of 3649.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Istanbul
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, busy bazaars and ferries crossing between continents.
The historic peninsula holds the greatest landmarks. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome face each other in Sultanahmet, the Basilica Cistern lies beneath the streets, and Topkapı Palace spreads across the hill above the Golden Horn. A short walk away, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar have traded for centuries, and Süleymaniye Mosque, built by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, crowns one of the city's seven hills.
Top-ranked sights in Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).
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