Private Guided Tour: Discovering Istanbul

from $197

Duration

8 hours

Type

Guided, Private

Difficulty

Easy

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Private Pamukkale Day Tour From Istanbul with Flights

This private tour of Istanbul's old town district is a wonderful mix of history and culture, enriched by an expert tour guide.

Inclusions

Pickup / drop off service is provided from/to hotels at European side of Istanbul
Professional art historian guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Parking Fees
Private transportation
Parking fees

Exclusions

Food and drinks
Entrance fees to attraction

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Stage 1

After your guide picks you up from your accommodations, the tour will open with the magnificent Hippodrome, once the site of chariot races during the Roman and Byzantine times. See the ancient monuments which stand here to this day, such as the Obelisk of the Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.

Stage 2

Then, visit the most photographed site in Istanbul, the Blue Mosque. Famous for its beautiful courtyard and impressive minarets, the mosque gets its nickname from the splendid blue tiles that cover its interior walls.

Stage 3

Next, visit Topkapi Palace, home to the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire. Today, Topkapi Palace is a spectacular museum that houses the Muslim world’s holiest relics, including the cloak and sword of the Prophet Mohammed.

Stage 4

Break for lunch, then continue to the Hagia Sophia, one of the world's architectural gems. An ancient basilica dating back to the 4th century, the Hagia Sophia stood as the Cathedral of Constantinople for over a thousand years before being converted into a mosque in 1453, it serves as a museum today.

Stage 5

Spend time in Istanbul's famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and the oldest covered marketplace in the world, where you may find all kinds of gifts, leather, clothing, rugs (carpets), antiques, and jewelry in an authentic Oriental atmosphere. Experience the sights, sounds, and aromas. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel or cruise port.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

Infant seats available
Stroller / pram accessible
Animals or pets allowed

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Due to the COVID-19 Virus the itinerary may change as some attractions may be closed.
Dolmabahce is closed on Mondays.
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
This is a walking tour.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
Pickup / drop off service is provided from / to centrally located hotels at European side of Istanbul