Private Guided Tour: Discovering Istanbul

This private tour of Istanbul's old town district is a wonderful mix of history and culture, enriched by an expert tour guide.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkiye

After your guide picks you up from your accommodations, the tour will open with the magnificent Hippodrome, once the site of chariot races during the Roman and Byzantine times. See the ancient monuments which stand here to this day, such as the Obelisk of the Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Then, visit the most photographed site in Istanbul, the Blue Mosque. Famous for its beautiful courtyard and impressive minarets, the mosque gets its nickname from the splendid blue tiles that cover its interior walls.



Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Next, visit Topkapi Palace, home to the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire. Today, Topkapi Palace is a spectacular museum that houses the Muslim world’s holiest relics, including the cloak and sword of the Prophet Mohammed.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Break for lunch, then continue to the Hagia Sophia, one of the world's architectural gems. An ancient basilica dating back to the 4th century, the Hagia Sophia stood as the Cathedral of Constantinople for over a thousand years before being converted into a mosque in 1453, it serves as a museum today.



Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

Spend time in Istanbul's famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and the oldest covered marketplace in the world, where you may find all kinds of gifts, leather, clothing, rugs (carpets), antiques, and jewelry in an authentic Oriental atmosphere. Experience the sights, sounds, and aromas. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel or cruise port.

Duration: 2 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Most travelers can participate"
"A minimum of 2 people per booking is required"
"Due to the COVID-19 Virus the itinerary may change as some attractions may be closed."
"Dolmabahce is closed on Mondays."
"Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays."
"Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays."
"This is a walking tour."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duração: 8 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup / drop off service is provided from / to centrally located hotels at European side of Istanbul

Ports

• Galataport Istanbul, Kılıçali Paşa Mah. Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. No: 8 İç Kapı No: 102, Kılıçali Paşa, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Pickup / drop off service is provided from/to hotels at European side of Istanbul
• Professional art historian guide
• Guaranteed to skip the long lines
• Parking Fees
• Private transportation
• Guaranteed to skip the lines

Não Incluído

• Food and drinks
• Entrance fees to attraction

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