Istanbul: Private 1, 2, or 3-Day Tour

Explore Istanbul's attractions on a private tour with 1, 2, or 3-day options. See the sights, including the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. Maximize time with your guide's help.

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Duration 1.0 day - 3.0 day

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Itinerary

Discover the highlights of Istanbul with a private guide. Select from a 1, 2, or 3-day tour. See the following itinerary description below to get an idea of what your tour will visit. Day 1: Start your tour with a visit to the Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century Byzantine cathedral adorned with spectacular gold mosaics. From there, cover attractions like the ancient Basilica Cistern in the heritage district of Sultanahmet, and learn how the Blue Mosque got its nickname. You also have time to explore the treasures of Topkapi Palace, once home to the Ottoman sultans and their famous harems. Day 2: Begin with a visit to the bustling Spice Market, where you can haggle for saffron alongside shoppers. Cruise down the famous Bosphorus, explore the vibrant pedestrian street of Istiklal and make a stop at Galata Tower, a medieval stone monument with incredible panoramas over the city. Day 3: Cover the Suleymaniye Mosque, the most beautiful of the Ottoman mosques, as well as the Byzantine frescoes in Chora Church. Enjoy sweeping city views on a cable car ride on Pierre Loti Hill.

Highlights

Discover Istanbul's top attractions with a private guide on a flexible tour
Explore the Grand Bazaar, the Hippodrome, and the German Fountain
Visit the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace in 1 day
Cruise the Bosphorus, see Dolmabahce Palace, and explore the Spice Market
Enjoy a cable car ride to Pierre Loti Hill and visit the Suleymaniye Mosque

Know before you go

For the tours that start later than 11:00 AM, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple of sites as the sites are closed by 7:00 PM. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities Skip the line service is not available for active mosques, there is a queue for entry On Fridays, the Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship The Hagia Sophia is not a museum anymore so tour guides do not have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line, to avoid queues a departure time of 8:30 AM or 9:00 AM is suggested If one of the mosques is not visited, the Basilica Cistern will be visited as a replacement Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays. Due to museum regulations, a live guide service is not available at Dolmabahce Palace The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and can be replaced with Spice Market Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and can be replaced with alternatives

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Private tour Guide

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