Starting From
₹ 88,099 per adult
Discover the highlights of Istanbul on a guided private tour with all tickets included. Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Topkapi Palace, and walk around the Grand Bazaar.
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Duration 7.0 hour
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Live tour guide
English,German
Itinerary
Enjoy the privileges of a private tour led by expert local guides in Istanbul. Benefit from priority admission tickets and visit the most important monuments in the old town of Sultanahmet on a well-planned itinerary so you don’t miss anything. Start with the world-famous Blue Mosque to enjoy mosque architecture and learn the basics of Islam in a very relevant setting. Marvel at its tiles in every shade of blue. Walk through the Hippodrome, the social and political center of the city, and learn about the significance of the famous obelisks and the German Fountain. Walk into the Basilica Cistern and wander around the “Subterranean Palace”. See the underground pillars and learn about Byzantine architecture. Walk on the wooden walkways over the water until the famous upside-down Medusa heads. Follow your guide to the inspiring Hagia Sophia with your tickets to see its impressive dimensions and beauty. Witness the most significant site of the Greek Orthodox religion in Istanbul and learn how it was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople. Break your day at a local hotspot for lunch and head to Topkapi Palace to learn about the Ottoman Empire. Marvel at its opulence, and mystery and learn about this period in Istanbul's history. Explore the complex of low buildings, pavilions, and courtyards. See the outer-terraced gardens and admire the view over the Golden Horn. Follow your guide to the Grand Bazaar to see the most exciting medieval shopping center. Discover its extensive hive of little shops all under one roof and cut up into a labyrinth of alleys. Enjoy the Grand Bazaar with its excellent shopping opportunities: Iznik Tiles of glass crystal and quartz; traditional woven items in organic cotton, linen, and silk; kaftans of many colors, endless jewels, pashmina throws, leather jackets, inlaid backgammon sets, magic carpets, golden bangles, copper plates, good books and great conversations with Turkish tea in small glasses.
Highlights
Visit Istanbul's most important sites in a single day
Benefit from the most affordable tour option with all tickets included
Enjoy expert local guides with insider's knowledge
Learn Ottoman and Byzantine history in well narrated stories and facts
Relax at the Grand Bazaar walking and shopping in medieval streets
Know before you go
• Grand Bazaar is replaced with Spice Market on Sundays. • Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are functioning mosques. • There will be a security line which may be long in the high season and during holidays. • Please note that women should be required to wear a headscarf when entering the mosque. • Please note that both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Shorts, sleeveless tops, and other revealing attire are not permitted inside. • Please note that wearing or displaying any specific religious symbols or attire is not permitted. • You are not allowed to bring signs, symbols, banners, flags, documents, drawings, or any materials representing political, ideological, or religious beliefs inside the Hagia Sophia. • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Includes
Guide Customizable route Topkapi Palace ticket Basilica Cistern ticket
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