Istanbul: Best of the City Private FullDay Walking Tour
Enjoy a royal welcome to Istanbul with a full-day private guided tour. Get whisked to the front of the queue at the city’s most popular attractions with your guide’s priority entrance pass.
Overview
Istanbul fascinates every visitor with its fascinating history and unique cultural riches. On your first day in the city, a special tour awaits you to have an unforgettable experience and feel the spirit of this ancient city. In this fully customizable tour, you will discover the most important stops of Istanbul with your guide and witness the stories that carry the glory of the past to the present.
Our tour begins in Hagia Sophia with its history stretching from Byzantium to the Ottoman Empire. This structure, considered one of the masterpieces of world architectural history, is the meeting point of different cultures and beliefs. Its giant dome, dazzling mosaics and enchanting atmosphere will draw you into the depths of history. While listening to your guide about the transformation of the structure from its construction to the present, you will feel the spirit of this unique temple.
Then, we move on to Topkapi Palace, which was the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years. You can witness the stories that took place in the palace in the past by seeing the sultan's harem, precious jewels and sacred relics. You will feel that time has stopped while watching the view of the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus from the palace gardens.
The Grand Bazaar, the commercial center of Istanbul, is like a city within a city with approximately 4,000 shops and labyrinthine streets. You can find everything you are looking for, from traditional carpets to handmade jewelry, spices to antiques, and you can enjoy bargaining in this bazaar. Your guide will help you make the best choices while shopping.
Finally, we complete our tour in Sultanahmet Square, the heart of Istanbul. The Hippodrome, which hosted horse races in the old Byzantine period, will offer you stories full of surprises in the historical corners of the square. In addition, the fountains and historical columns in the square shed light on the rich past of the region.
This special tour offers you the opportunity to explore the most important points of Istanbul in depth, and can also be completely tailored to your interests. This unforgettable day, where you will experience history, culture and art together, will be the perfect start for you to fall in love with Istanbul.
Make your reservation now and step into the magic of Istanbul!
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Excursion Itinerary
Duration: 10 Min.
Location where you will meet the tour guide
Duration: 1.5 Hour
The first point of visit and the old church that you will admire inside is now a mosque.
Duration: 30 Min.
There are many old ruins in Sultanahmet Square and it is located in a central location.
Duration: 2 Hour Optional, Extra Fee
An old palace that served the sultans for years is now a museum
Duration: 2 Hour
The oldest and largest bazaar in Turkey. It contains jewelers, Turkish delight sellers and all traditional shops.
Duration: 1 Hour
After visiting a central mosque famous for its blue tiles, we leave here with the guide and complete the tour.
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- ● Discover Istanbul's iconic sites, from Hagia Sophia to Sultanahmet Square.
- ● Explore Topkapi Palace's treasures and stunning Bosphorus views.
- ● Wander the vibrant Grand Bazaar with 4,000 shops and endless treasures.
- ● Dive into Istanbul's history, culture, and art on a fully customizable tour.
- ● Witness the stories of Byzantium and Ottoman empires at Istanbul's top landmarks
What's Included and What's Not?
Included
- Private full-day tour
- Licenced tour guide
- Skip-the-line access to buy tickets
- Hagia Sophia
- Sultanahmet Square
- Grand Bazaar
- Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Not Included
- Entry fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Not Suitable For This Activities
- ●People with mobility impairments
- ●Pregnant women
Not Allowed This Activities
- ●Alcohol and drugs
Important Information
What to Bring
Information Before Booking
- ●You will pay the entrance fees during the tour to the guide. The guide will give you the tickets that you have purchased in advance so that you do not have to wait in line.
- ●Entrance fees will be given to the guide in cash
- ●If you have walking difficulties, this tour is not suitable for you.
- ●The meeting point is in front of the Hagia Sophia Mosque.
Know Before You Go
- ●Since this is a walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes.
- ●Charge your phones because you will see many places where you can take photos
- ●You will have time to shop for food and drinks during the tour.
- ●Please follow the tour guide's instructions
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