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Private Tour of Istanbul: Hagia Sophia & Grand Bazaar & More

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Explore the crossroads of the world in Istanbul with your Private Guide. Discover the majesty of the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, the history of the Hippodrome, and the wonders of Topkapi palace before shopping in the Grand Bazaar.

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Duration 8.0 hour

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English,Spanish,German,Italian

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Itinerary

The morning sun hits your face as you look out across the Bosphorus to a different continent. Here in Istanbul, the crossroads of the world, your day of excitement is just beginning. Today you'll be treated to a full day private tour of this exquisite town. Begin your journey at the Hagia Sophia. This incredible architectural wonder has stood on these grounds for centuries. For years it was the largest church in the world, but it is the dome that makes it stand out to this day. The church's name means "Divine Wisdom" and you'll soon discover why. Next, walk across the park to the Blue Mosque. Snap some pictures of the thousands of blue tiles that give this mosque its nickname. In Turkish, they still call it Sultanahmet Mosque, as it stands close to the Topkapi Palace and was used by the leaders of the city during their reign. After the more "modern" visits, we'll step back in time to the Hippodrome, built in 203 C.E. The Roman Emperor Septimus Severus built these grounds as a place for fun and games, and today they serve as a reminder of Istanbul's long history. We then head to Topkapi Palace, the home of rulers during the Ottoman Empire. Your guide explains to you its history and you can explore its many rooms filled with incredible relics of the past. Finally we head out for some shopping in the Grand Bazaar. These nearly 4,000 shops and stalls have everything your heart desires, so try your hand at bartering for the best deals around!

Highlights

Discover the wonders of Hagia Sophia
Snap some pictures of the tile work in the Blue Mosque
Follow your private guide for an amazing history lesson at the Hippodrome
Wander the halls of Topkapi Palace
Barter for the best deals at the Grand Bazaar

Know before you go

Hagia Sophia is closed on Monday, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday, the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday Entrance fees are not included Food and drinks are not included

Includes


Fully Guided Full Day Istanbul Tour Professional Guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, nonsmoking coaches on local tours

Reviews from other travelers

Marianna - Italy

5 /5

(Written on 2022-12-31)

we had Mrs. Rosa (gül) as our guide, for her it is the first time that she has worked with get your guide and I must say that she was more than exceptional and very prepared. He patiently explained al (Read More)l the details to us and, in addition to giving us directions on how to move around the city, he also took us to other places that were not indicated in the reservation. thank you ❤️❤️

Arturo

2 /5

(Written on 2019-09-14)

We had great expectations, it was our first visit to Istanbul, the Guide spoke perfect Spanish, but he was not very interested in accompanying the visit and the information was scarce.

GetYourGuide traveler - South Africa

4 /5

(Written on 2022-07-17)

We had an excellent tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable and informative on Turkish history and culture. Great personality.

GetYourGuide traveler

5 /5

(Written on 2019-08-09)

Nuestro guía Resat nos explicó todo a detalle y de una manera divertida, las 8 horas del tour fueron muy bien aprovechadas. El guía era una muy buena persona y al ser turco nos ayudó a entender con fa (Read More)cilidad cómo es el vivir ahí además de toda la historia. En cuanto al transporte, no es muy necesario ya que todos los sitios de interés están a una distancia caminable, solo lo usamos para la ida y vuelta al hotel.

Salsabil

5 /5

(Written on 2021-08-22)

I had the most beautiful experience in Istanbul the day i went touring with Leyla she was really kind and i had so much fun. I learned a looot about the turkish heritage she told me so many intresting (Read More) stories about the byzantine and Othmane times that i really admired. She was so helpful she even recommended me some good restaurant and shops. I m thankful for my friend who recommended this tour with a private guide and i highly recommande it.

GetYourGuide traveler - Luxembourg

5 /5

(Written on 2023-02-23)

Bella esperienza con Tulipano, abbiamo imparato la storia di Istanbul in poche ore attraverso le vie facendo una meravigliosa passeggiata.

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