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Istanbul: Best of The City Full-Day Tour with Transfers

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Explore the story of the Ottomans and Byzantines on a guided tour of Istanbul's top sights. See the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Basilica Cistern, and visit a vibrant bazaar selling Turkish products.

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Duration 8.0 hour

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Itinerary

Istanbul: Best of The City Full-Day Tour with Transfers offers a personalized or shared experience for visitors who want to explore the city's top attractions with a dedicated guide. Learn about the historical development of the city under the Roman Empire and Ottoman Empire on a private tour. Compare the different cultures and religions of these empires while exploring iconic Istanbul sights like Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia Mosque. Travel stress-free with private roundtrip transportation. Enjoy unhurried visits to the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern, and the Hippodrome of Constantinople. Visit the famous Sultanahmet Mosque, also known as Blue Mosque, due to its unique interior decoration of blue royal Iznik tiles. At the Hippodrome, see where the Romans used to organize chariot races and gladiators' fights. Admire its remaining Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Constantine Column, and German Fountain. Finish your day by learning about Turkish handicrafts at the famous Grand Bazaar and its 4,000 shops (replaced with the Arasta Baazar or the Spice Bazaar on Sundays). With your private guide leading the way, there's no chance of getting lost in the bazaar. This tour is a good start for first-time visitors to Istanbul. You'll gain a good idea of the past, present, and future of Istanbul while visiting some of the city's must-see sights and monuments. You can pause the tour at any point to ask questions. •Visit the famous Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, is a historic mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. The mosque is known for its stunning architecture, with its six minarets and beautiful blue tiles adorning the interior, which give it the nickname "Blue Mosque." •Discover Topkapi Palace which is a grand and historically significant palace located in Istanbul. It served as the primary residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans for 400 years. Visit the exhibition of Treasury, cloths and weapons also Holy relics • Experience The Hagia Sophia, a famous historic building located in oldtown Istanbul. It was originally built as the biggest cathedral in the world by Byzantine Empire in the 6th century and later converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire. •See the Basilica Cistern visited by former U.S. President Bill Clinton. Impresive Roman empire structure as featured in Dan Brown's novel, "Inferno" and James Bond "From Russia with Love" •Finalize the day at the famous Grand Bazaar with 4000 shops. • Get the personalized experience of a private tour • Taste the local good food ( meat/vegetarian/dessert) • Discover Turkish handicrafts • Highly Recommended for Outstanding Photo Shoots • Recommeneded Activity to Experience The Full Taste of Istanbul's rich history and Culture in a short amount of time Option 1- Guided Tour- Istanbul : Best of The City Full-Day Tour with Transfers Option 2- Private Tour-Istanbul : Best of The City Full-Day Tour with Transfers

Highlights

Amaze The History of Istanbul City, Discover the Roman and Ottoman Empires
Marvel at the Basilica Cistern as featured in Dan Brown's novel, "Inferno"
Discover Sultanahmet Square, Topkapi Palace, and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue)
Best Istanbul Attraction must be Experienced once in a lifetime
Discover Hagia Sophia,Hipodromme and Grand Baazar, Take Outstanding Photo Shoots

Know before you go

Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. On these days, it will be replaced with the Arasta Baazar or the Spice Bazaar Women need to wear a scarf to cover their head Hotel pickup and drop off included Please bring cash per person 3600 TL for tickets It will help to skip the lines faster

Includes


Tour guide Hotel pickup and drop-off Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle Private or group tour (depending on option selected) Skip-the-line access to buy tickets

Reviews from other travelers

GetYourGuide traveler - United Kingdom

5 /5

(Written on 2024-10-24)

We had an amazing day with Muti guiding us around all the key sites in Istanbul. Muti had great knowledge of all the sites, was able to answer all our questions as well as being laid back and easy to (Read More)talk to. He adjusted our itinerary to suit our interests and also to avoid the worst of the queues. I can’t praise him highly enough! Pick up and drop off at the cruise terminal made the whole trip super easy and comfortable. Just please be prepared for a lot of walking!!!

Thomas - United Kingdom

5 /5

(Written on 2024-10-27)

The tour guide was very knowledgeable

GetYourGuide traveler - United Kingdom

1 /5

(Written on 2024-11-03)

The tour guide accompanied me to visit 4 places within walking distance. It didn't include all the tickets and lunch, but it cost 152 pounds. It was too shady and too rip-off. It was like a liar.

Birgit - Austria

4 /5

(Written on 2024-11-03)

The guide was very nice and spoke good English, the information was sufficient. Unfortunately, we were taken to a shop where we had to watch a fashion show and, according to the owner of the shop, we (Read More)had to spend an hour there so that we could take a photo from the 5th floor with a view of the old town. All in all, it was okay.

Toni-Maree - Australia

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-27)

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, helpful and thoughtful which made our experience very rewarding and positive. His sense of humour was charming. Everything was carefully planned and arranged to (Read More)ensure smooth transitions between locations. He understood our special needs and took time to assist us. I would highly recommend this particular tour of old Istanbul. Be sure to wear good shoes, expect a lot of walking and bring a snack in case you can't wait for a later lunch. My memory of this amazing day will remain with me for a long time. Sabit is a great ambassador for Istanbul.

Claudia - Germany

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-04)

Our tour guide Cel was very nice and competent. She led us through the city with smartness and enthusiasm, mostly past the long queues. She was completely accommodating to our wishes and gave us a won (Read More)derful day in Istanbul. Thanks to her, we were able to see the biggest highlights in one day. Thank you!

Nurul - Singapore

4 /5

(Written on 2024-12-02)

Our guide, Volkan was very knowledgeable and passionate about Istanbul and his excitement was palpable. Enjoyed his wisdom and information about Istanbul. Did not really fancy the forced visits to a l (Read More)eather workshop and having to watch a fashion show as well as some hard-selling at some points. For a first timer to Turkey, this is a good and convenient tour as it involves transportation back and forth your hotel and you will be shown around all the key sights in Istanbul, with a wonderful guide. However, don’t be gullible and be discerning in the side places they bring you to.

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