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5.02 reviewsHagia Sophia (Ayasofya)

  • 48 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 144h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

The Roman Empire ruled from 330 to 395, the Byzantine Empire from 395 to 1204 and again from 1261 to 1453, the Latin Empire from 1204 to 1261, and the Ottoman Empire from 1453 to 1922. Constantine the Great founded Istanbul. He called it Constantinople, which means “the city of Constantine,” and made it the new capital of the Roman Empire. Istanbul has always been a very important city because it is in the middle of both Europe and Asia. Istanbul is on the Unesco World Heritage List because it has so many Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman relics. The whole city is like a big open-air museum. With all of its differences, such as its mosques, palaces, churches, synagogues, modernity, and history, Istanbul is one of the most interesting cities in the world. We can give you a private tour of Istanbul with a guide so you can see all of these things for yourself.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Professional, Licensed & Local Tour Guide
  • All Taxes
  • Private Full Day Guided Tour

What's not

  • Gratuities
  • Museum Tickets
  • Food & Drinks
  • Personal Expenses
  • Transportation

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 144 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
The guide will meet with the guests at the Hotel, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet or Taksim or Besiktas districts.
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Romos Travel Agency
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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 close to the median of the 530 city tours we list in Istanbul.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 310 of 530.

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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