Private Istanbul Tour: Explore the City's Classics with a Guide
- 4–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark on a journey through time as you visit Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks! Start with the breathtaking architecture of Hagia Sophia, then explore the magnificent Blue Mosque with its stunning domes and minarets. Dive into the mystical atmosphere of the ancient Basilica Cistern and step into the grandeur of the Topkapi Palace, once home to Ottoman sultans. End your day at the vibrant Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, for a colorful and lively shopping experience. Book now to enjoy an unforgettable day filled with history and culture!
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional Tour Guide
What's not
- Lunch
- Transportation is optional
- Museum Ticket
Itinerary
Blue Mosque, built in the 17th century, is one of the most beautiful mosques in the city.
Hagia Sophia was first built as a church in the 6th century and is now a mosque.
Hippodrome, where the horse races organized by the Roman emperors and monuments brought from different regions.
Topkapi Palace is a place where 26 of the 36 sultans spent nearly 400 years with their wives, children and concubines
Step into one of Istanbul’s most mysterious and impressive landmarks, the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı). Built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, this underground masterpiece once supplied water to the Great Palace and surrounding buildings.
Grand Bazaar was built by Sultan Mehmet right after the conquest and is the heart of Istanbul, with approximately 4 thousand shops today.
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
- Guests meet at the German Fountain. To get there, take the T1 tram to Sultanahmet station and walk for two minutes.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Recommended İstanbul Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is included on the total tour duration
- Guides can meet you in central hotels.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is 47% below the median of the 3649 experiences we list in Istanbul.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 446 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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