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Full Day Private Istanbul Old City Tour

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Overview

A skilled guide will take you on a full-day tour of Sultanahmet (the ancient city), taking you to the most important sights. In Istanbul, you may see UNESCO World Heritage sites and notable buildings such as the beautiful Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome, among other attractions. After that, accompany your tour into the Grand Bazaar, where you may browse the stores of hundreds of sellers selling a wide variety of textiles, jewelry, perfumes, spices, and other items of interest.

**A private tour of Sultanahmet, the historic heart of Istanbul.
**Visit the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, two magnificent sites from the Ottoman Empire that are well worth your time.
**Hear about the Hippodrome's importance throughout the Byzantine Empire's reign of terror.
**Explore the stores of the Grand Bazaar, which is a bustling and ancient marketplace.
**Get to know the rich history of Istanbul, the Byzantine Empire, and the Ottoman Empire by taking a walking tour.

What's Included

  • Private Tour
  • Professional Licenced Guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees of the museum mantioned in the itinary
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What To Expect

Hagia Sophia Mosque

Hagia Sophia was built as a church and converted into a mosque after the conquest of Constantinopolis, now it is being used as a museum. This building is literally one of the highlight of the World.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Topkapi Palace

This Palace was the first palace Ottomans after they conquered Constantinopolis. It was used more or less 400 years by them and majority of Ottoman sultans lived there. The palace was the management center of Ottoman Empire. Now the palace is accepted as one of the biggest palace complex in the World and many original pieces represents Ottoman Empire are being exibited there.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

This mosque is another highlight of the city and architecture of the building will impress you. With its bluish colored tiles inside the mosque is as beautiful as outside.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

There used to be stadium in this place with the capacity of 100.000 spectator and entertainment such as gladiator fights and horse chariot races. There were some decorational pillars right in the middle of the stadium. three of those pillars survived till today and you will see them there.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kapali Carsi

This place is the Grand Bazaar; one of the most famous, biggest and oldest indoor market of the World. It has been serving to people since 16. century.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Bosphorus Strait (Pass By)

The Bosphorus Strait defines Istanbul. It is the divide between Europe and Asia, and the main connection between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. Dotted with parks and elaborate Ottoman mansions, including Dolmabahce Palace, and spanned by three intercontinental bridges, the Bosphorus is the veritable heart of the city.
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Basilica Cistern

Beautiful yet eerie, Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi) isn’t your average underground well. Dating back to the Byzantine era, the huge cistern was built in the mid-500s on the former site of a basilica. More than 300 marble columns provide a grand, serene atmosphere to what was essentially subterranean water storage.
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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
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • NA
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Private Istanbul Old 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Private Istanbul Old City Tour?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Private Tour.
  • Professional Licenced Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Gratuities.
  • Entrance fees of the museum mantioned in the itinary.
  • Transportation from/back to hotel and between sites (unless option selected).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Full Day Private Istanbul Old City Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • NA
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full Day Private Istanbul Old City Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Private Tour
  • Professional Licenced Guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees of the museum mantioned in the itinary
  • Transportation from/back to hotel and between sites (unless option selected)

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • NA
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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