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Unmissable Istanbul classics private guided tour
Alemdar, Basilica Cistern, Yerebatan Caddesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey,
Istanbul,
Turkey
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Overview
Duration
7h
Languages
English, French, Spanish, German
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
Meet your tour guide in your hotel or at the port and start the tour with the highlights of Istanbul.Visit Hagia Sophia where the ancient cultures of East and West speak to you with a clear voice. This building is a great blend of Christian and Islamic influences with a beautiful interior of impressive mosaics and a very significant history. Learn about its history since it was built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Head to the Hippodrome, where the chariot races were held during the Roman Empire. Go to the German Fountain which is a must-see monument in Istambul.Blue Mosque, built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I. Admire this truly magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such a massive scale. The blue shade of the 27.000 pieces of Iznik quartz tiles gives the mosque its name and 6 towering minarets give it its uniquely recognizable structure. Then, explore the Grand Bazaar which is one of the biggest markets in the world with over 4000 shops. Visit Topkapi Palace, an imperial residence of Ottoman sultans.
What to remember
Important info
- Prices are per group (1-8 people) and not per person
- Please note, skip-the-line service is not available for active mosques, there is a queue for entrance
- On Fridays, as this is a day of worship, the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque will only be visited from the outside
- Please note, if one of the mosques is not visited, the Basilica Cistern will be visited as a replacement
- For the tours that start later than 11 am, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple of sites as the sites are closed by 7 pm. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.
- Please note, museum tickets are not included in the price of this tour
- You´ll need to pay the entrance fees to Topkapi Palace Museum on-site in the local currency in cash. Total costs are 750TL (27 USD) per person. Children under 7 with a valid passport ID can enter for free
- All other sites have free entry beside Basilica Cistern which is 450TL (17 USD).
- Please note, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, Hagia Sophia entrance will be restricted during prayer time, the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, and the Blue Mosque opens after 2.00 PM on Fridays
- Your tour guide will make necessary changes such as switching/swapping sites if museums are closed
- Your guide will meet you(on foot) in hotels in the areas of Sultanahmet, Taksim, Beyoglu, Ortakoy, Laleli, Sisli, and Besiktas or cruise port and start the tour from there. Please add your hotel name and address at checkout. (This service is free of charge unless a private van is asked for)
- If your hotel or place of stay is outside the designated areas, please contact the local tour operator using the details provided on your voucher to arrange a pick-up point or meeting point with your guide.
What's included
Customizable itinerary. Private tour
What's not included
Food and drinks. Entrance fees
Know Before You Go
Highlights
Join an exclusive and comprehensive tour led by a private guide. Explore the local streets on a walking tour of Istanbul. Customize the itinerary according to your interests and needs
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
GIT - Guided Istanbul Tours
Meeting Point
Your guide will meet you in hotels in the areas of Sultanahmet, Taksim, Beyoglu, Ortakoy, Laleli, Sisli, and Besiktas and start the tour from there. Please add your hotel name and address at checkout. If your hotel or place of stay is outside the designated areas, please contact the local tour operator using the details provided on your voucher to arrange a pick-up point or meeting point with your guide. Your guide will be wearing a tour guide badge.