Istanbul Private Guided Tour with Pick up and Drop off
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This tour blends history, culture, and stories to create an engaging and enjoyable experience. In this private tour, guests will marvel at the magnificent dome of Hagia Sophia and learn about its intricate history. They will admire the delicate hand-drawn designs and handmade tiles of the Sultanahmet Mosque. At the Hippodrome, guests will see its remnants and a few standing structures. You will also visit the expansive and serene gardens of Topkapi Palace, where Ottoman sultans lived for nearly 400 years, and explore its various exhibitions. Finally, the tour concludes at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, with over 4,000 shops. This vibrant marketplace offers colorful ceramics, intricate carpets, sparkling jewelry, and aromatic spices.
Inclusions
What's included
- Tour guide
- (if the option chosen)
What's not
- Hagia Sophia Entrance fee
- Topkapı palace
Itinerary
Marvel at the Hagia Sophia’s massive dome, intricate Byzantine mosaics, and blend of Christian and Islamic elements.
Marvel at the mosque’s exterior, with its six slender minarets, cascading domes, and grand courtyard. Explore hand-painted blue and white tiles adorning the walls and domes, giving the mosque its name.
See the foundation of the ancient stadium for horse and chariot racing. Hear the stories of Egyptian Obelisk and Serpent Column.
Free time for lunch!
Get a glimpse into Ottoman history, architecture, and culture by visiting famous Topkapı Palace, the complex that served as the primary residence and administrative center of Ottoman sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries.
Shopping here is an adventure, with vibrant displays and the chance to haggle for unique items. Visit trusted shops with or without your guide. Explore gold, silver, gemstone, and hand-painted tiles.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- German Fountain is at the Hippodrome, 15 meters from Ersoy Büfe or 40 meters from the Egyptian Obelisk. It's easily recognizable as an octagonal structure with a green dome, often surrounded by tourists. Find the guide holding our company sign.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Florence Travel
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is 53% above the median of the 3649 experiences we list in Istanbul.
- It is longer than most of them.
- 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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