Duration: 7 hours
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Istanbul Private Guided Tour
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Duration - 7 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Go to all of the major sites in Istanbul on a private, full-day tour. Admire the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, see Topkapi Palace and learn about the Ottoman Empire, spend time exploring the Hippodrome, and do some shopping at the Grand Bazaar.
Highlights
- See the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia!
- Learn about Ottoman sultans at Topkapi Palace!
- Go shopping and try out your bartering skills at the Grand Bazaar!
- Explore the Hippodrome and see the original structures that are still standing!
Description
Istanbul Private Guided Tour
Discover the highlights of Istanbul on a private full-day tour that takes in the major attractions.
Begin with a walk through the lively streets of Turkey's largest city to visit the dramatic former basilica of the Hagia Sophia; a great architectural beauty and an important monument during the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.
Move on to the Blue Mosque, officially known as the Sultanahmet Mosque. It is the mosque's striking blue tiles that give it its more common name and make it one of Istanbul's most iconic attractions. Continue to Topkapi Palace, a relic of the glory days of the great Ottoman Empire. Y
ou will also visit the Hippodrome, the former circus built-in 203 A.D. by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus.
See the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column, and the Constantine Column. You'll also get to check out the gazebo-like German Fountain of Wilhelm II, made from 8 marble columns.
Finally, stop at the Grand Bazaar; one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with hundreds of small handicraft shops selling everything from handmade carpets to Turkish coffee.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Full day guided tour
- Fully licenced tour guide
- Exclusions:
- Food and drink
- Entrance fees
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- You will be picked up at approximately 9 am.
- You will begin the tour with a visit to Haghia Sophia.
- Next, see the amazing Blue Mosque.
- A stop for lunch (own expense).
- Visit Topkapi Palace.
- See the historical Hippodrome.
- Search for some souvenirs at the Grand Bazaar.
• Please note, Hagia Sophia is closed on Monday and Topkapi palace is closed on Tuesday. When closed, these places will be replaced with the Yerebatan underground basilica cistern.
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with spice bazaar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time does the Istanbul Private Guided Tour take?
Istanbul Private Guided Tour duration is 7 hours.
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