Private 7.5-Hour Cultural Tour of Istanbul's Highlights

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Galata Tower Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque Sultanahmet Square The Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace Museum
Private 7.5-Hour Cultural Tour of Istanbul's HighlightsPrivate 7.5-Hour Cultural Tour of Istanbul's HighlightsPrivate 7.5-Hour Cultural Tour of Istanbul's Highlights
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Why we love it?

This private walking tour through Istanbul’s Old City offers an in-depth exploration of historic landmarks including the Topkapi Palace Museum, where you can learn about Ottoman imperial life while enjoying views of the Bosphorus and Golden Horn. The itinerary also features the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, a site of profound religious and architectural significance, and Sultanahmet Square, once the Hippodrome of Constantinople, where ancient monuments like the Serpent Column and Obelisk of Thutmose III stand. You will visit the Blue Mosque, known for its distinctive blue tiles and Ottoman-era architecture, as well as the Galata Tower, a historic watchtower overlooking the Golden Horn. With a licensed professional guide and no museum admissions included, this flexible tour allows you to tailor your experience to your interests while discovering Istanbul’s rich cultural heritage on foot.

Inclusions

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Licensed Professional Tour Guide

Exclusions

  • All Personal Expenses
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Museum Entrances
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch

Itinerary

Topkapı Palace

Topkapı Palace is located on Sarayburnu and reflects the Ottoman Empires glory. While your guide gives you interesting informations about the palace life you can also enjoy the terrific view of Bosphorus and Golden Horn. Your visit will be enhanced with Harem section and holly treasures exibition hall.

P.S. Topkapı Palace is closed on Thuesdays. We will visit Dolmabahce Palace instead.

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia is one of the most visited place in Turkey. Its significance is hard to explain with simple words. Hagia Sophia standed as the largest interior construction for almost thousand year. It is accepted as a sacred place both for Muslims and Christians. You will enjoy the every detail of this gorgeous place.

Stop 3

Sultanahmet Square or the Hippodrome of Constantinople is a square in Istanbul, Turkey. Previously, it was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire.
Horse racing and chariot racing were popular pastimes in the ancient world and hippodromes were common features of Greek cities in the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine eras.
The hippodrome was filled with statues of gods, emperors, animals, and heroes, among them some famous works which can be seen today, such as Serpent Column, Obelisk of Thutmose III and Walled Obelisk.

Stop 4

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, also known by its official name, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque. The Blue Mosque was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1985 under the name of "Historic Areas of Istanbul". Hand-painted blue tiles adorn the mosque’s interior walls, and at night the mosque is bathed in blue as lights frame the mosque’s five main domes, six minarets and eight secondary domes.

Galata Tower

Galata Tower is symbol of Beyoglu and located at Galata quarter. Today it is an exhibition place and a museum. After Mehmed the Conqueror this watch tower gifted to him by the Genovians. It has a great view of Golden Horn and Sarayburnu.

Please Note

  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats unavailable

Know Before You Go

  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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