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Colors of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Guided Private Istanbul Tours

From $235 • 10 hours 30 minutes • Turkey Tours Company • Istanbul, Türkiye • Pickup available • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The "Colors of Istanbul" tour offers a comprehensive exploration of the Sultanahmet area over a duration of 10 hours and 30 minutes. This guided private tour is ideal for travelers seeking a personalized experience, allowing them to delve deep into the rich history and vibrant culture of Istanbul. Participants will benefit from the insights of a professional licensed local tour guide, who will meet them at their hotel, ensuring a seamless journey through iconic sites such as the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. The flexibility of choosing between one, two, or three days makes this tour suitable for various schedules and interests.

Inclusions

Guide Will Meet You at Your Hotel in the Sultanahmet
Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
Private Tour

Exclusions

Personal Expenses
Guide Gratitude (Suggested)
Admission fee to Hagia Sophia 25 €
Pick Up & Drop Off (from/to hotel, between sites)
Meal & Beverages
Admission fee to Topkapi Palace 2750 TRY

Itinerary

Sultanahmet Area

Explore Highlights of Sultanahmet area such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar. Learn history from your local guide and get advice about restaurants, pubs, shops, and best photoshoot points.

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Grand Bazaar is closed on every Sunday can be replaced with Spice Market, Topkapi Palace is closed on every Tuesday can be replaced with alternatives, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia closed until 2 pm on Fridays, will be visited in the afternoon.
Galata Tower will be visited from outside unless you would like to pay entrance fee there.
At the time of booking the tour with vehicle, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet area you will be steps away from the museums, so the vehicle will not be used as much.
Yearly Closing Dates of museums and bazaars in Istanbul are; January 1 – New Year April 21, 22, 23 – Ramadan Celebrations June 28, 29, 30, July 1 – Eid al-Fitr Celebrations October 29 – Republic Day
As Hagia Sophia is not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.
Admission fee to Hagia Sophia is 25 € per person.
Admission fee to Topkapi Palace is 2750 TRY per person. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Tour guide will meet you at Sultanahmet hotels or Galata Port. If the hotel is not centrally located, the meeting point will be in front of the German Fountain.
If vehicle service is not selected your guide will pick you up at located in Sultanahmet hotels by foot.
Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.