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Private Guided İstanbul City Tour

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Istanbul, Turkey
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7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover the one of the most historical and magical city in the world with a professional licensed local guide. Be ready to be mesmerized with magnificent architecture while learning the stories behind. For a stress free and efficient day tour your local guide is here. You will start the day with Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque then will visit over 500 years old Ottoman sultans Topkapi Palace.While heading to Basilica Cistern you will pass by Hippodrome of Constantinople and end the day with one of the oldest covered bazaar in the world; Grand Bazaar.Tour day can be customized according to your pleasure.

What's Included

  • Skip the ticket line opportunity
  • Private licensed tour guide
  • Private guided tour
  • Lunch
  • Transportation
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Meeting and Pickup

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Your professional English speaking guide will meet you at your hotel.

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Binbirdirek
At Meydanı Caddesi, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Blue Mosque

Not the oldest, not the largest but the most visited 17th century mosque of Istanbul got its nickname ( Blue Mosque ) from the ceramic tiles decorating the interior walls. We will visit interior to see beauty of tiles and stained glass windows which create a peaceful atmosphere inside.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

With no doubt the most important historical monument of Turkey. It was built as a Christian Cathedral by Byzantine Empire in between 532 and 537 but in 1453, after the conquest of Istanbul it was converted into a mosque and 1935 opened as a museum.But since 2020 it has been an active mosque again. It is a temple older than one religionist is a temple served for two religion and it is a temple where you can still se the combination of two religion (Islam and Christianity).
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

TopkapI Palace

The first residential palace and administration of Ottoman Sultans in Constantinople or Istanbul. It was built after the conquest of the city and today it is a museum with many exhibition halls which are full of valuable collections and holy relics of Christians, Jews and Muslims.
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2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Cistern

1500 years old Roman water reservoir of Constantinople. It is like a hidden treasure beneath the city with 336 columns and mind blowing atmosphere.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

One of the oldest and largest covered bazaar of Istanbul with more than 3000 shops, more than 100 streets. A place easy to get lost.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

It was the social center of the city and horse chariot races took place herein Rome Romans had colosseum for gladiator wars and in Constantinople Roman had hippodrome for bloody horse chariot races.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Guided İstanbul City Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Skip the ticket line opportunity
  • Private licensed tour guide
  • Private guided tour
  • Lunch
  • Transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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